First Parish in Malden provides an excellent location close to Malden Center on the T. Renters may use two accessible parking spaces conveniently located between the Elm St. entrance and the Durgin Hall ramp entrance. A small number of additional dedicated parking spaces are available for primaries, and parking at the adjacent Beebe School lot is freely available most evenings and weekends for approximately 45 cars.

Our building is available for rentals, both for one-time events and ongoing activities.All rentals include basic wifi and access to a single user restroom that is wheelchair accessible. Window air conditioning units can be used in the chapel and library, but there is no cooling in other spaces. The main floor of the building is wheelchair accessible (with some low thresholds) and includes Durgin Hall, Richardson Chapel, Dennis Library, and the Sanctuary.

Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary can seat as many as 550 people for weddings, concerts, and other events, and has an excellent sound system, a PTZ camera on the balcony, and a television controlled from a computer setup on the chancel opposite the pulpit. Pews are wooden and have been removed in several areas to improve wheelchair accessibility and provide children with play space. Any lecturers and ministers must be approved by a First Parish minister. Musicians must be approved by the Music Director. Our minister and music staff are also available to be contracted for weddings, memorial services, and other rites of passage.

Rental fee: Fees vary based on type of event and support needed (e.g. minister, musicians, technology, etc.). Please inquire for more information.

Durgin Hall

Durgin Hall has an open floor with two story ceilings, includes a small kitchen, and has a capacity of 75. Folding tables and chairs are available for use. 

Rental fee: $500 for 4 hours

Richardson Chapel

Richardson Chapel is an open room that can be set up with folding chairs and a lectern or directly opened to Durgin Hall.  

Rental fee: $100 for 2 hours. Add $15/hour sexton fee for events outside ordinary staff time, minimum $30.

Dennis Library

Dennis Library is a good hybrid-remote conference room space. We can provide a windows desktop computer with TV/Monitor, Zoom software, and a 360° webcam & speaker for a high quality hybrid meeting experience. The conference table seats 8 to 12. 

Rental fee: $100 for 2 hours. Add $15/hour sexton fee for events outside ordinary staff time, minimum $30.

Fill out a rental request here. For information about regular rentals for ongoing use, please contact us.