"Can I have an event at the church?"

Facility Inquiries

If you're a member of Hope Oakville, you can apply to use the facility to host your wedding or a funeral. Full details for those two event types can be found on this page.

For conference planning and other event-related questions, please reach out to us directly.

Weddings

Getting married at Hope

Marriage is a special and sacred gift of God. As a church, we want to help you plan a wedding to celebrate your love and bring glory to God and establish your marriage on God’s firm foundation.

To learn more about marriage, listen to this message from Pastor Robbie: Imago Dei & Marriage.

We’re excited to serve our members during the process of wedding planning and marriage and look forward to walking with you in the coming days!

Fees?

The fee to use the church facility is $750, which includes use of the facility, Pastor to officiate, rehearsal time, sound system, and a staff member to assist with the flow of your wedding (for additional custodial/production fees, see below). All fees are due one month prior to the wedding date.

The fees for an offsite wedding are $350, which includes a Pastor to officiate, rehearsal time, and administration costs. Please note depending on the location of the wedding, an additional fee may be required due to the distance travelled by the officiating Pastor.

Additional fees for Foyer/Worship Centre weddings:

  • Custodial $150
  • Chair Set Up/Take Down $200 (Foyer only)
  • White Drapes $50 (optional)
  • Production $150
How far in advance do I need to make a request?

All wedding requests must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance.

What dates are available?

The availability of dates will vary due to the nature of our church calendar. Reach out to Events@HopeOakville.ca for more information.

Can I request a specific Pastor for my wedding?

Hope Pastors are available to officiate weddings for members of Hope Bible Church. At least one person (of your couple) must be a member.

The availability of specific Pastors will vary due to their respective schedules.

Are there any prerequisites?

In order to book Hope's building for your wedding, you must,

  • Be a member of Hope Oakville
  • Complete Premarital Counselling at Hope

Find more information about Premarital Counselling here.

Funerals

Focusing on Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith

The Christian funeral has several purposes. The foremost goal is to worship God and honour Jesus.

The second is for respectful remembrance and celebration of the deceased person’s life while offering love and comfort to the bereaved families.

We, the pastors and staff at Hope Oakville, are here to support members and walk with you through this difficult time of planning and carrying out a funeral and/or celebration of life service. We'll work with you and your family to find a time that meets your needs and alongside the church’s regular scheduled events.

Fees

Funerals held at Hope Oakville cost $750. This fee includes building access, funeral coordinator, Pastor, audio, and custodial services.‍

Additional fees apply for production, any musician(s), additional audio requirements, or hospitality service.

To assist with the food arrangements for a funeral or memorial service, Hope Hospitality Ministry has created several menu options to choose from. Contact us at Events@HopeOakville.ca with any questions.

Rooms & amenities

We trust our facilities will provide a worshipful atmosphere for your loved one's funeral. The following rooms are available to you, with total capacity listed:

  • Worship Centre - 1000
  • Youth Worship Centre (2nd Floor) - 200
  • Family Room - 80

All rooms include a piano, guest sign-in table, and projector screen for slideshow.
There is also a centre aisle exclusive to the Worship Centre.

Availability & restrictions

Hope Oakville is not available for funerals Easter weekend, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day.

Funeral services are offered at 11AM or 1:30PM Monday through Thursday, dependent on church calendar.

Receptions, available for an additional cost, are also dependent on church availability. We are not able to accommodate visitations.

Hope Oakville will adhere to any restrictions made by the funeral home involved.

Off-site funerals

If you would like a Pastor from Hope Oakville to officiate a funeral that isn't being held at our church, please contact the Director of Events at Events@HopeOakville.ca.

If only a Pastor is requested, an off-site funeral costs $250. If you require a graveside service as well, an additional cost of $100 will be applied.

Facility guidelines

If you would like to apply for use of Hope Oakville's facilities please thoroughly review the Facility Use Application & Policy. Return this form, either in person to our office, by mail or via email at Events@HopeOakville.ca.