General Information
Highland Oaks church of Christ is a multiple use facility, located at 10805 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX. 75238. Total square footage: 152,717 sq. ft.
Worship Center (Auditorium), First Floor
Seats 1100 (27,075 sq. ft.) on the ground floor. Includes all foyers, restrooms, connecting hallways and access areas. Seating is a 180° fan shaped auditorium with 5 aisles and 2 side aisles leading to the stage area.
Worship Center (Auditorium), Balcony
Seats 700 (25,080 sq. ft.) in balcony level; includes all foyers, restrooms, connecting hallways and access areas.
Chapel
Seats 175 (9025 sq. ft.) with one main aisle; includes foyer, restrooms, connecting hallways, and access areas.
Fellowship Hall
Large room (11, 248 sq. ft.) with adjoining commercial kitchen. If necessary, a movable wall can break the main room into a size that fits your needs. Can seat 600 with table setup, 900 in chair setup.
Professional Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped to serve large gatherings for meals and receptions.
Education Auditorium
Seats 175 with table set up, 300 with chairs only. Is equipped with a pull down projection screen or a projection screen on the side wall for a variety of set-ups. Has raised stage area (320 sq. ft.) with stage lighting on one end of the room. Adjoining kitchen (320 sq. ft.) is equipped for small gatherings and receptions with meals and/or refreshments.
Adult Classrooms
2nd floor education wing (29,660 sq. ft.):
Rooms 200-207 seat 60+ per room in chairs
Rooms 208-212 seat 80-145+ in chairs
Rooms 214-220 seat 25+ per room with large tables and chairs.
Courtyard
Outdoor garden area adjacent to the fellowship hall that is suitable for small parties. No permanent seating or outdoor lighting available.
Indoor Play Area
Nana’s Playground is a multi-story dual intertwined tubular play area located in the children’s education wing.
Youth Center
First floor activities area (3,900 sq. ft.) and second floor classrooms (3,896 sq. ft.) are currently being remodeled.
Parking
The parking lot provides parking capacity for 910 vehicles. There are 22 handicap spaces, the majority of which are located near Entrance "G". Valet parking is provided for handicapped and elderly individuals at Entrance "G" on Sunday mornings.
Furniture/Equipment
Round tables (5 ft.), adjustable tables (6 ft. & 8 ft.), folding tables (12 ft.), adult and student chairs are provided.
Contract Services
Custodial personnel, sound technicians, video technicians, lighting technicians, facility host/hostess, security personnel, courtesy attendants, and contract labor for cleanup activities are available for a fee.
Reservations
Priority Use Scheduling
All reservations are scheduled on a Priority Use system. Within each level of priority, reservations are scheduled on a “first come” basis.
- Highland Oaks all-church activities
- Highland Oaks ministry activities
- Other events (weddings, receptions, funerals, banquets, concerts, community activities). Reservations will not be completed and confirmed more than 60 days prior to the event.
- Weddings may be reserved up to six months in advance
Main Facility
The Facilities Coordinator maintains a calendar of scheduled events for the main building and grounds. Reservations are confirmed on a Priority Use and “first come” basis. All activities involving the use of the facility must be scheduled by contacting the Facilities Coordinator.
Refunds
You will be given a payment schedule. Full payment is due 30 days prior to events. Refunds will be given if cancelation of reservation is made 30 days before scheduled events. Security deposits are refunded if no damage or loss is incurred, less any unpaid fees.
Highland Oaks Church of Christ Facilities Usage Policies
God has blessed us with a beautiful, multi-functional facility. We have a number of settings that would be ideal for your professional, social, or celebratory event and are honored that you are considering allowing us to serve as your hosts.
We often have several events scheduled simultaneously. Our facilities team is committed to ensuring that your event runs smoothly. In turn, we ask that you comply with the guidelines outlined below.
- Activities are to be kept within the agreed upon times and all activities will be finished and the facility evacuated by 10 p.m.
- For your safety and security reasons, please refrain from propping outside doors open or leaving doors unattended.
- Please check with the facilities coordinator before moving furniture or decorations; if approval is granted please return items to their original places.
- Please observe the “no smoking” policy inside all areas of the facility.
- Please keep all alcoholic beverages off of the church property, inside or outside (including all areas of the parking lot).
- Food is to be kept in the areas reserved for eating purposes.
- Please limit beverages in the worship center to water bottles only. No food please.
- Papers, posters, announcement cards, pictures, etc. shall not be attached to walls and doors.
- All display items shall be placed on easels, bulletin boards or in door signs provided in the classroom area.
- Staples, tape, and other fasteners that damage paint and wall materials shall not be used.
- In the event of damages to the building or facilities, please report to the event host/hostess, facilities manager, or facilities coordinator as soon as possible.
Music Policy
A cappella singing is used in worship services in the HOCC building complex.
Weddings and funerals may include live or recorded a cappella singing or recorded musical instruments, or any combination of the above.
In all cases, the music must adhere to the standards of traditional good taste and will be in keeping with music that is typically associated with weddings and funerals. (Example: Music played in a non-traditional manner by a hard rock band is not allowed. In no case will music be allowed, live or recorded, that contains lewd or inappropriate lyrics.) Before the building is reserved for a wedding or funeral, information will be collected regarding the planned music.
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