Looking for church space for rent in Broward County? The Center for Spiritual Living, at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park, opens its Main Auditorium to other congregations and ministries on Sunday afternoons after 2 PM. The auditorium seats 275, the Multipurpose Room hosts fellowship or classes, the kitchen serves fellowship meals, and on-site parking holds 150 vehicles.
At a glance
- Sunday afternoons: open after 2 PM for a recurring service by another congregation or ministry.
- Weekdays: availability for Bible study, prayer meetings or midweek services is by inquiry.
- Sanctuary: the Main Auditorium, 2,944 sq ft, seats up to 275 auditorium-style.
- Fellowship and classes: the Multipurpose Room, 1,026 sq ft, holds 50 auditorium-style or 40 conference-style.
- Kitchen: a licensed commercial kitchen with coffee maker and refrigeration for fellowship meals.
- Livestream: services can stream from the professional sound and video booth.
- Parking: on-site lot for up to 150 vehicles. Call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868.
A worship home for your congregation
Growing congregations, church plants and ministries between buildings all face the same question: where do we meet this Sunday, and the Sunday after that? A school cafeteria or hotel ballroom can work for a while, but setting up and tearing down a sanctuary every week wears people out. A space that already feels like a place of worship makes a difference to the people walking in.
The Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale is a spiritual community itself, so the building was made for gathering. The Center holds its own Sunday service earlier in the day. After 2 PM, the Main Auditorium is open for another faith community to call its own for the afternoon, week after week.
We are a New Thought center that welcomes people of every faith and background, and that welcome extends to other congregations. You bring your own worship, your own music and your own message. We provide the room, the parking and a team that wants your service to go well.
Sunday afternoon and weekday availability
Sunday afternoons after 2 PM are open for a recurring service. That slot suits congregations that already worship in the afternoon, ministries serving members who work Sunday mornings, and language or cultural congregations that prefer a later start.
Weekday availability is by inquiry. Some ministries want a midweek service or prayer night in the auditorium. Others need a smaller room for Bible study, choir practice or a leadership meeting. Tell Jim Wood what your week looks like, and he’ll tell you what’s open. The Center’s calendar also gives you a sense of what already happens in the building.
Before you commit, compare the rooms on our Oakland Park venue rental page. Questions about agreement terms, scheduling around holidays and building policies are best handled in conversation. The Director of Operations walks every group through the details before anything is finalized.
Which room fits your ministry?
Here’s how the rooms line up with the needs of a typical congregation. Every figure comes from our rental listing.
| Room | Size | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 2,944 sq ft | 275 auditorium-style, 110 seated dinner | Worship services, revivals, special services, livestreamed sermons |
| Multipurpose Room | 1,026 sq ft | 50 auditorium-style, 40 conference-style, 70 cocktail-style | Fellowship hour, Bible study, membership classes, children’s or youth time |
| Welcome Lobby | 1,418 sq ft | 200 cocktail-style | Greeters, visitor welcome table, coffee after the service |
Planning tip: Count your attendance on a high Sunday, like Easter or a homecoming service, and plan for that number, not your average. A room for 275 gives a congregation of 120 room to grow, and you won’t be looking for a new home again in a year.
How congregations use the space
Every ministry worships differently, and the building can flex to fit.
Sunday worship in the Main Auditorium
The auditorium is set in rows facing the front, with seating for up to 275. A worship team can lead from the front of the room, and the sound and video booth handles microphones, music and projected lyrics or scripture. A Center technician can run the booth during your service (ask about operator fees).
Fellowship, classes and children’s time
The Multipurpose Room is a separate room from the auditorium, so it works for a fellowship hour, a new members’ class or a separate time for children while the service runs. It has a whiteboard, round and rectangular tables with basic linens, and 50 banquet chairs. The Lobby, with its Guest Services desk, gives greeters a natural place to welcome first-time visitors.
Fellowship meals from a licensed kitchen
Breaking bread together after worship builds community. The licensed commercial kitchen has two microwave ovens, a commercial coffee maker, a double-door refrigerator and a commercial reach-in refrigerator with 26 tray holders. There’s no additional charge for kitchen use when you rent the Main Auditorium or Multipurpose Room. Place settings for 200 are on site, from dinner plates to water glasses.
Livestreamed services
Many congregations now worship both in the room and online. The Main Auditorium’s professional sound and video booth has streaming capabilities, projection and a presidential teleprompter, so members who are homebound, traveling or watching from another city can join your service live. You can see how the Center shares its own programs on its livestream page.
What’s included
A sanctuary rental here comes with the furniture and equipment a congregation needs, so you aren’t hauling chairs in every week.
- 275 tan banquet chairs for full auditorium seating
- Thirteen 60″ round tables (seating 8 each) with basic linens for fellowship dinners
- Rectangular buffet tables with basic linens for potlucks, sign-up tables or a book table
- Two blue linen couches and two blue linen club chairs
- Place settings for 200 with basic linen napkins
- Access to the kitchen
- Password-protected complimentary Wi-Fi
- Use of the sound and video booth with projection and streaming (ask about equipment and operator fees)
- On-site parking for up to 150 vehicles, a real help for families and older members
Full room details and photos are on our event venue and church rental page.
How booking works
- Call or inquire. Reach Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 or through our contact page. Share your congregation’s size, preferred service time and any weekday needs.
- Tour the building. Bring your pastor, worship leader and a few members. Walk the auditorium, the Multipurpose Room, the kitchen and the parking lot.
- Hold your time. Reserve your Sunday afternoon slot and any weekday times you need.
- Plan the setup with Jim Wood. Go over room layouts, the booth, the kitchen, storage questions and building policies before your first service.
Pricing is by inquiry. Call Jim for availability and to talk through what your ministry needs.
Planning from nearby?
Congregations come to Oakland Park from across central Broward. These guides cover the drive and local details from nearby cities: event space in Oakland Park, venue rental near Lauderdale Lakes and meeting space for Lauderhill groups. For the whole county, see our Broward County venue rental guide.
The same auditorium also works for your church’s bigger moments. Our auditorium rental page covers concerts and Christmas programs, and the banquet hall page covers anniversary dinners, pastor appreciation banquets and other celebrations.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a church for rent in Broward County on Sundays?
Yes. The Center for Spiritual Living in Oakland Park opens its Main Auditorium to other congregations and ministries on Sunday afternoons after 2 PM. It seats up to 275 and has on-site parking for 150 vehicles. Call Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 to check availability.
Can a small church rent space here?
Yes. Small churches and church plants are a good fit, because the auditorium gives room to grow and the Multipurpose Room works for smaller gatherings. A congregation of any size can start with a conversation with Jim Wood, Director of Operations.
Do we have to share your beliefs to rent the space?
No. The Center for Spiritual Living is a New Thought center that welcomes people of every faith and background, including other faith communities. Your congregation leads its own worship in its own tradition.
Are weekdays available for Bible study or midweek services?
Weekday availability is by inquiry. Tell Jim Wood which days and times you need and how many people you expect, and he’ll check what’s open in the auditorium and the Multipurpose Room.
Can we livestream our services?
Yes. The Main Auditorium has a professional sound and video booth with streaming capabilities and projection. A Center technician can run it during your service; ask about equipment and operator fees.
Can we hold a fellowship meal after the service?
Yes. The Multipurpose Room works for fellowship, and the licensed commercial kitchen supports meals, with place settings for 200 on site. Kitchen use carries no additional charge when you rent the Main Auditorium or Multipurpose Room.
What are the rental terms for a recurring congregation?
Terms for recurring use are discussed directly with the Director of Operations. Jim Wood will walk you through availability, policies and next steps for your congregation. Pricing is by inquiry.
Ready to see whether this could be your congregation’s home? Call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868, or send us a note to schedule a tour on a weekday or a Sunday afternoon.