Covid Protocols as of 6-28-22

For all UUFRC activities in the building:

Everyone, including youth and children 5 years of age and older, should always:

• Affirm they are fully vaccinated, booster encouraged.  We will not require proof but will verbally confirm due to the lower COVID risk now.
• Affirm they have not tested positive for COVID in the last 5 days.
• Affirm they have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID the last 5 days.

Affirm they have no symptoms of COVID

If experiencing ANY symptoms of COVID, stay home and seek testing.

Children under the age of 2 are not allowed in the building at this time.

Children between ages 2 – 4 are only allowed in the block room during Sunday Service. They are not allowed in the Sanctuary or other parts of the building at this time.

General Building Use – other than Sunday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm:

• Building users can decide their own mask requirements, however, vaccine requirements and covid symptom affirming still applies for all UUFRC activities (see above).
• No vaccination requirements for renters
• The Office Administrator is the keeper of the room schedule and has final say on allocations.

For Sunday Services – Sundays between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm:

• Masks are required for all in the building, except when speaking at the pulpit or a single performer from the chancel (see live music performances below).  This is due to the presumed larger number of people present.
• Children ages 2 through 4 are welcome to go to UUFRC’s childcare room – the Block Room – during services. For safety:
  • Children need to be masked
  • Parents or guardians need to verify their child does not have any COVID related symptoms
  • Parents or guardians will notify us if their child tests positive within 72 hours of being in the building
  • The Block Room has good ventilation, sanitation measures, and vaccinated childcare workers are always present
• MOCA will provide a light refreshment service of offering coffee, tea, and water. When the service concludes, people may enter the social hall – fully masked – grab a refreshment and enjoy it outdoors visiting with others without a mask. Please stay socially distanced. Carts will be outside to place your cup when you are finished. This service will be weather permitting.

For live music performances:

• Single singer or instrumental performer without a mask at a dedicated mic is permitted from the chancel, to provide distance from others.
• Instrumental performers can play anywhere in the building but must be masked.
• Choir may perform anywhere in the building but must be masked.
• Congregants are permitted to sing along but must be masked.

For other large UUFRC events: 

The Sunday Service Protocol is in place.  For now, please check in with the COVID Task Force if you have a question about if your event is ‘large’.  Examples of ‘large’ events are the Townhall meeting, Installation, and Annual Meeting.