The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist
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Building Use Policy

Reviewed June 21, 2022

Guidelines for Attending Programming: 

Do not attend in person programming if
  •  You are coughing, sneezing, or experience congestion and haven't received a negative COVID test result
  •  You have a fever or have vomited in the last 24 hours
  •  You have been exposed to someone with COVID within the last four days

If you are coughing, sneezing, or have congestion and a negative COVID test, please wear an N-95 mask (available at church).

If you have been exposed to someone with COVID, please take a test four days after contact before coming to church.

Sunday Morning Policy 
  • Masks must be worn inside the sanctuary. During worship, individual speakers and vocalists will unmask while singing or speaking.
  • Masks must remain worn while singing hymns.
  • A portion of the Sanctuary will be marked off for socially-distanced seating with clear signage.
  • After service, there will be two outdoor areas available in which to socialize:
    • The Courtyard where masks will be optional 
    • The Patio, Playground and Memorial Rock area where masks will be required

Indoor Masking Policy: 
  • Masks are required for all groups meeting indoors on Sundays and when youth are present in the building.
  • Masks must be worn in all common spaces such as bathrooms and hallways.
  • Individuals may unmask when working alone in an empty space.
  • Covenantal Consent for Indoor Groups: Group leaders can poll their participants via email or phone to determine if they are comfortable attending an indoor group where individuals are permitted to not wear a mask. If and only if every participant is comfortable meeting inside with individuals who aren't masked, then participants in your group will be permitted to not wear a mask during your meeting space.  When polling participants Leaders must make sure all participants can provide their responses confidentially prior to the meeting (via email or phone).

Outdoor Group Policy
  • Congregants can reserve the following outdoor spaces using the calendar reservation form: Courtyard, Willis Garden, the lower playground, Parking Pad behind the church, the Porch outside of the Gallery, and the Parking Lot*.
  • *The large Parking Lot may only be reserved on weekends and on weekday evenings.
  • Masks are optional for outdoor groups that do not involve participants under 12 years old.
  • Restrooms can be used, but masks are required.





Food and Drink
  • Food and drink can only be consumed outside during church programming.

Religious Education Programs Policy
  • All Religious Education programs for 3 years - Middle School will be held outdoors if possible.
  • Masks will be required for staff, volunteers and participants.
  • Children 0-2 years will not be required to wear masks but Nursery staff  will be required to wear masks.
  • Parents are required to wear masks at drop off and pick up.
  • All staff and volunteers working with children and youth are vaccinated.
  • Programming for youth 12-18 years old will follow the Building Policy.


Space Use policy meets North Carolina COVID guidelines and executive orders and is informed by
CDC guidelines, UUA guidance for Gathering and other best practices.

  • Home
    • Home (Copy) 6.29.22
  • Worship and Arts
    • Upcoming Services & Schedule
    • Most Recent Service
    • Recordings of Past Services >
      • Recording of Past Services
      • Wednesday Vespers
      • Sermon Archive Prior to March 2020
    • Music Ministry >
      • Community Church Choir
      • 2021 Virtual Music Gala
      • 2020 Virtual Music Gala
      • Virtual Worship Music
      • Music Program
      • Shrek the Musical
      • Community Church Singers
      • Children's Choir
      • Youth Music Ensemble
      • UUkes
      • Instrumentalists
      • Music Team
      • Music Gala
      • Musicals
      • Pageants
      • Choir Sundays
      • Concert Series
    • Art at Community Church >
      • Art in the Sanctuary >
        • Upcoming Art Exhibits
      • Art in the Commons
      • Past Art Exhibits
  • Newcomers
    • Welcome
    • What to Expect When You Visit
    • Visiting with Children and Youth
    • Map and Directions
    • The Path to Membership
    • How to Connect
  • About Us
    • Building Use Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Our Minister
    • Our Staff
    • Our Governance >
      • Our Board of Trustees
      • 2020 Board
      • Board Nominees 2021
      • Congregational Meeting Documents 2019
      • Our Covenant
      • Our Mission and Vision
      • Our Strategic Plan
      • Our Bylaws
      • Social Media Policy
      • More About Our Governance
    • Committees and Ministries >
      • Caring Ministry
      • Living Our Covenant with Intention
      • Committee on Ministry
      • Endowment Committee
      • Finance Committee >
        • Sunday Counters
      • Worship Ministry
    • Our History >
      • Timeline
      • Congregational Award Recipients
    • About Unitarian Universalism >
      • The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
      • Our Beliefs
      • Unitarian Universalist History
      • Southeast District of the UUA >
        • Building On Our Legacy Capital Fund
    • Making a Financial Commitment >
      • Annual Pledge Drive
      • The Endowment Fund: Supporting the Future of Our Congregational Mission >
        • Proposing a Project
        • Contribute to the Fund
        • Past Projects
        • What is the Fund
      • Qualified Charitable Distributions
  • Youth and Children
    • Ready for RE, a visual guide
    • Summer Offerings for Children and Youth
    • About Youth and Children's Ministry At The Community Church >
      • Program Philosophy
      • Helping Children and Youth Connect at Church
      • Parent Expectations
      • Program Leadership
    • COVID Precautions
    • Registration and Parent Cooperative >
      • Registration
      • Parent Cooperative Information
      • Parent Cooperative Requirement
    • Children's Program
    • Youth Program >
      • Coming of Age
      • Neighboring Faiths
      • Bridging
    • Sarah Elizabeth Insch Church Youth Leadership Program >
      • Insch Program Description
      • Insch Associates
      • Insch Program History
      • Insch Program Application
    • Youth Staff Internship Program
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education
    • 2020 Hogwarts on the Hill
    • Chalice Camp 2022
  • Justice and Service
    • Ongoing Racial Equity Work
    • Racial Equity Challenges
    • Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee
    • Community Service Ministry
    • ECO
    • Habitat For Humanity Outreach
    • Immigrant Justice Initiative
    • Share the Plate
    • Side with Love Ministry >
      • Side with Love Spotlight
      • Side with Love Concerts
  • Learning and Fellowship
    • Welcoming Ministry
    • 20s and 30s Group
    • Annual Fall Auction >
      • Auction Resources
    • Community Church in Action >
      • Community Day of Service 2022 Photos
      • Community Day of Service 2022
      • Community Day of Service 2020 Photos
      • Community Day of Service 2019 Photos
    • Community Clickers >
      • Patterns and Instructions
      • Community Clickers - 2022 Projects
      • Community Clickers - 2021 Projects
      • Community Clickers - 2020 Projects
      • Community Clickers - 2019 Projects
      • Community Clickers - 2018 Projects
      • Community Clickers - 2017 Projects
      • Community Clickers - 2016 Projects
    • Chalice Circles/Small Group Ministry
    • Flaming Chalices Softball
    • Outdoor Connections
    • Rare Women >
      • Housing Options as We Age
      • Resources for Rare Women
    • Sanctuary for Dialogue
    • Spiritual Exploration for Adults (SEA) >
      • Past SEA Classes and Programs
      • SEA Pilgrimage Class
    • UNC Campus Fellowship
    • UU Non-Fiction Readers
    • WomenCircle
  • Donate Now
  • Flower Communion
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