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Union Gospel Mission

Getting A Bed (Men Only)

Sign-ups are nightly at 5:30 PM and are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NEWCOMERS are given first priority. (Newcomer: someone who has never stayed
overnight or has not stayed overnight for at least one year).

  • Must have a Photo ID and TB Card.
  • Must claim bed between 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM daily.
  • Beds can be claimed for up to 7 days and must attend the 7:30 PM Chapel Service.

Newcomers and repeaters will be assigned a work duty as needed. Those who miss work detail forfeit their bed.
Wake-up times are: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 7:00 AM
If an earlier wake-up time is required, inform Contact Office upon nightly check-in.
All overnight guests must take showers.
Men without beds can also take showers in the evening.

  • No food or drinks upstairs.
  • No radios, cell phones, or personal items upstairs. (medication only)
  • No recharging of electronic devices within the building. Use charge station in back patio.
  • No loitering at the top of the stairs.
  • No washing laundry in bathroom sinks.
  • No towels upstairs.
  • All baggage must be turned in to our secured storage unit with the assigned #.
  • Beds must be made each morning. If the bed is not made, the bed will be confiscated.
  • Remain upstairs next to your assigned bed until the breakfast bell.
  • Pajamas are to be turned in every morning.

GENERAL RULES:

  • The front gate opens at 5:30 PM.
  • Chapel doors open at 6:30 PM.
  • No one is allowed in after the front gate is closed at 7:30 PM.
  • No alcohol, drugs, profanity, smoking, or weapons are allowed on Mission property.
  • No running or pushing on Mission property.
  • No loitering in the lobby of the Chapel.
  • No parking on the Mission property during the day.
  • No camping on Mission property.
  • No food served at the Mission can be taken from the dining hall.
  • Check in your bags to the secured storage unit, where you will be assigned a #.
  • The Mission is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Any items left get recycled.
  • Chapel Services are every night at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 11:00 AM.
  • Once the preaching starts, leaving the room and re-entry is not allowed.
  • Do not interrupt the speaker.
  • No hats, headbands, or beanies are to be worn by men during Chapel Service.
  • No eating or drinking in the Chapel.
  • No use of cell phones or electronic devices during Chapel Services.
  • No texting. If you have one of these devices, please turn it off at this time.
  • No reading of books, magazines, or newspapers during Chapel Services.

Contact

400 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811