Affordable New Haven space for non-profit offices, private events, and music rehearsals
Whether you're a family wondering where to host your next birthday or anniversary party, a non-profit looking for office or event space, a caterer in need of a kitchen or prep space, a Wooster Square group outgrowing your living-room meetings, or a dance or yoga studio looking for a big room with a good wooden dance floor, St. PJ's has the New Haven rental space for you!
We are also open to sharing the Sanctuary on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons to other inclusive and affirming churches in search of sacred worship space.
Scroll down to see available spaces, basic pricing, and contact information to check availability, schedule a tour, or book your event or office:
St. PJ's is located next to New Haven's legendary apizza restaurants on Wooster Street and a half block from CT Transit bus routes 204 + 206 on Chapel Street.
To learn more or start the rental process, contact the church office (open M-F, 8am-noon): Email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. If you are interested in using St. PJ's facilities for spiritual or religious purposes -- including memorial services, funerals, weddings, other services, or classes -- please email our priest-in-charge instead. For all other rental-use inquiries, contact the office.
St PJ's is a welcome, affirming church and a safe place for all! The Episcopal Church in Connecticut believes that everyone is made in God’s image and that all people are equally loved and welcomed by God. Accordingly, we rent our spaces to individuals, groups, and organizations that try to live this way. No events held at St. PJ’s may discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, income, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
We are also open to sharing the Sanctuary on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons to other inclusive and affirming churches in search of sacred worship space.
Scroll down to see available spaces, basic pricing, and contact information to check availability, schedule a tour, or book your event or office:
- Single-Use Event Spaces
- Parish Hall
- Undercroft
- Sanctuary
- Guild Room (Meeting Room)
- Music Rehearsals
- Commercial Kitchen
- Non-profit office spaces
St. PJ's is located next to New Haven's legendary apizza restaurants on Wooster Street and a half block from CT Transit bus routes 204 + 206 on Chapel Street.
To learn more or start the rental process, contact the church office (open M-F, 8am-noon): Email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. If you are interested in using St. PJ's facilities for spiritual or religious purposes -- including memorial services, funerals, weddings, other services, or classes -- please email our priest-in-charge instead. For all other rental-use inquiries, contact the office.
St PJ's is a welcome, affirming church and a safe place for all! The Episcopal Church in Connecticut believes that everyone is made in God’s image and that all people are equally loved and welcomed by God. Accordingly, we rent our spaces to individuals, groups, and organizations that try to live this way. No events held at St. PJ’s may discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, income, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Single-Use Event Spaces
The below rates are for one-time events. Consider using these spacious, lovely rooms for birthday or anniversary parties, baby showers, book clubs, condo association meetings, public forums and presentations, or similar events in New Haven’s Wooster Square area!
(Renters are responsible for cleaning up after the event and leaving the space in the condition they found it, or additional fees will be incurred.)
The below rates are for one-time events. Consider using these spacious, lovely rooms for birthday or anniversary parties, baby showers, book clubs, condo association meetings, public forums and presentations, or similar events in New Haven’s Wooster Square area!
(Renters are responsible for cleaning up after the event and leaving the space in the condition they found it, or additional fees will be incurred.)
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Parish Hall
A large, well-lit room with a raised stage at one end. Perfect for big family parties, banquets, and small performances! Monday - Friday 4pm: $65/hr Friday 4pm - Sunday: $90/hr Additional Information: - Add $20/hr to include use of the parish-hall kitchen. - For an additional flat fee of $50, the church can set up and take down tables and chairs. - The Parish Hall is 1,548 sq ft and can comfortably hold 75 people. - This room has a sound system that renters may use upon request. Please note that technical support might not be available during your event. - Piano use may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire. - You may add your own decorations to this room using masking tape. - Use of Guest WiFi is included for your event. Higher-speed WiFi may be available if needed for streaming. - Upon request (additional doors need to be unlocked), the sanctuary can be made accessible via a ramp in our Chapel Street driveway, but navigation of four indoor steps is still temporarily required: Our lift is currently out of order. For questions or to inquire about availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. |
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Undercroft
Even larger than the Parish Hall! Our open basement space below the sanctuary, complete with a welcoming mural and newly renovated wooden floor -- perfect for dancing. The room is adjacent to a commercial kitchen, making it great for banquets, music nights, parties, and other events. Monday - Friday 4pm: $75/hr Friday 4pm - Sunday: $110/hr (This room can also be used in the afternoons and/or evenings as a long-term dance studio, yoga studio, or even office space -- please see the additional listingbelow and/or inquire to negotiate ongoing needs.) Additional Information: - Add $35/hr to include use of the undercroft's commercial kitchen. - For an additional flat fee of $50, the church can set up and take down tables and chairs. - You may add your own decorations to this room using masking tape. - This room has a sound system that renters may use upon request. Please note that technical support might not be available during your event. - Use of Guest WiFi is included for your event. Higher-speed WiFi may be available if needed for streaming. - The undercroft is wheelchair accessible via the church's rear entrance off Chapel Street. For questions or to inquire about availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. |
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Sanctuary
A holy space, perfect for concerts, non-profit forums, or music rehearsals. There are no permanent pews in our sanctuary; instead we use movable chairs and pews on casters, allowing for flexible seating arrangements. Monday - Friday 4pm: $100/hr Friday 4pm - Sunday: $150/hr Music rehearsal structure and pricing coming soon - inquire if interested now Additional Information: - Not available on Sundays before 2pm. - For an additional flat fee of $50, the church can set up and take down tables and chairs. - Can comfortably hold 150 - Use of the Sanctuary piano and drumkit may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire. - This room has a basic sound system that renters may use upon request. Please note that technical support might not be available during your event. You will need your own mixer. - Use of Guest WiFi is included for your event. Higher-speed WiFi may be available if needed for streaming. - Upon request (additional doors need to be unlocked), the sanctuary can be made accessible via a ramp in our Chapel Street driveway, but navigation of four indoor steps is still temporarily required: Our lift is currently out of order. For questions or to inquire about availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. If you are interested in using St. PJ's facilities for spiritual or religious purposes -- including memorial services, funerals, weddings, other services, or classes -- please email our priest-in-charge instead. For all other rental-use inquiries, contact the office. (Do you represent an affirming church without its own building that is looking for space to worship each week? Let's talk!) |
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Guild Room (Meeting Room)
Our second-floor meeting space. Perfect for book clubs, NA or AA meetings, condo associations, etc. This is also where our children's Sunday School meets each week, so if you are holding a larger public event in the Parish Hall or sanctuary and plan to provide childcare, this could be a perfect additional space to use! Monday - Friday 4pm: $30/hr Friday 4pm - Sunday: $50/hr Add-on to an existing, larger event: $25/hr Additional information: - These pictures show the room configured for dual use: Large meetings and Sunday School. The configuration can change, allowing more space for either. (Chairs can also be removed from the room for smaller meetings or more floor space.) - Use of Guest WiFi is included for your event. Higher-speed WiFi may be available if needed for streaming. - The Guild Room requires use of stairs. For questions or to inquire about availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. |
Music Rehearsals
Either the sanctuary or the music office -- including their pianos -- may be available to rent for music rehearsals or to use for offering private lessons.
Please inquire as we determine what these rates will be and what equipment can be made available, via [email protected] or (203) 562-2143.
Either the sanctuary or the music office -- including their pianos -- may be available to rent for music rehearsals or to use for offering private lessons.
Please inquire as we determine what these rates will be and what equipment can be made available, via [email protected] or (203) 562-2143.
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Commercial Kitchen
Our downstairs commercial kitchen is available to rent independently from the rest of the undercroft. The range is brand new, installed in spring 2025. Perfect for caterers or food trucks that need a large prep space! Generally, the kitchen is available after 10 a.m. M-F, and after 12 p.m. weekends. Renters must clean up after their use. With use of oven and/or stove: $50/hr Space only, without use of oven and/or stove: $40/hr For questions or to inquire about availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. |
Office Space
For individuals or nonprofits looking for an ongoing professional arrangement, St. PJ’s currently has multiple options available for office use.
Access to a small kitchenette and utilities – including newly upgraded high-speed WiFi – are included.
Pets are welcome with leashes, a non-refundable one-time pet fee, and proof of updated vaccinations.
For individuals or nonprofits looking for an ongoing professional arrangement, St. PJ’s currently has multiple options available for office use.
Access to a small kitchenette and utilities – including newly upgraded high-speed WiFi – are included.
Pets are welcome with leashes, a non-refundable one-time pet fee, and proof of updated vaccinations.
Large Private Office, 2nd Floor
A lovely, spacious private office is available now on our second floor for $750/month.
You can use the furniture currently provided, or supply your own. The room can open up to overlook the Parish Hall, or close off and feel like the most private space in the building.
Newly upgraded high-speed WiFi and use of a small kitchenette in the same hallway are included. Use of stairs required.
(Be forewarned: You’ll smell those delicious New Haven apizza ovens at Sally’s right outside your window, and it can get tempting to eat out way too often...)
For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143.
A lovely, spacious private office is available now on our second floor for $750/month.
You can use the furniture currently provided, or supply your own. The room can open up to overlook the Parish Hall, or close off and feel like the most private space in the building.
Newly upgraded high-speed WiFi and use of a small kitchenette in the same hallway are included. Use of stairs required.
(Be forewarned: You’ll smell those delicious New Haven apizza ovens at Sally’s right outside your window, and it can get tempting to eat out way too often...)
For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143.
Small Private Office, 1st Floor
This private, unfurnished office is available now on the first floor of our parish hall for $450/month. It has abundant storage space (including an under-stairs closet not pictured here), windows overlooking Olive Street, and a comfortable blue carpet.
Use of high-speed WiFi and kitchen or kitchenette included. Use of stairs required.
For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143.
This private, unfurnished office is available now on the first floor of our parish hall for $450/month. It has abundant storage space (including an under-stairs closet not pictured here), windows overlooking Olive Street, and a comfortable blue carpet.
Use of high-speed WiFi and kitchen or kitchenette included. Use of stairs required.
For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143.
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Semi-private office loft, perfect for artist's studio or small nonprofit
This open-air balcony space, divided into two unfurnished areas overlooking our Parish Hall, is perfect for either an artist's studio or a non-profit with a small staff. $900/month. Use of high-speed WiFi and kitchen or kitchenette included. Use of stairs required. For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143. |
Flexible, large undercroft space (afternoons only, semi-public with private storage)
The newly renovated wooden floor make this a great spot for a dance or yoga studio -- please inquire about your specific needs.
In the past, non-profits have rented our undercroft and accompanying storage space on M-F afternoons in order to provide social services to the public on an ongoing basis for approximately $3,500/month. If your organization is looking for a similar arrangement for a large open space, please reach out for a tour and a discussion! (Additional photos of the undercroft are above, in the single-use event section.)
Please note current availability is limited to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons and select evenings.
For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143.
The newly renovated wooden floor make this a great spot for a dance or yoga studio -- please inquire about your specific needs.
In the past, non-profits have rented our undercroft and accompanying storage space on M-F afternoons in order to provide social services to the public on an ongoing basis for approximately $3,500/month. If your organization is looking for a similar arrangement for a large open space, please reach out for a tour and a discussion! (Additional photos of the undercroft are above, in the single-use event section.)
Please note current availability is limited to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons and select evenings.
For questions or to discuss availability, email [email protected] or call (203) 562-2143.