Building Use Policy

Updated August 12, 2021
Sunday Morning Policy (effective July 4th)
  • 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 Group Policy​
In light of Orange County Mandate from August 11th, 
Masks are mandatory for all indoor activities with the sole exception of working alone in an empty space. ​
  • Sanctuary Building:  All spaces can be reserved
  • Jones Building:   The Community Room, Kirby Room and Owl Room can be reserved
  • New spaces:  The (upstairs) Gathering Room and (downstairs) Living Room can be reserved
  • The Lift is unavailable at this time
  • Groups can meet for up to 90 minutes at a time, with a 90-minutes gaps between when an individual space can be used.
  • Bathrooms are available.
  • All programming held within the building must be made accessible to individuals unable to attend (Zoom or phone participation options provided).
  • Meetings may occur simultaneously in different spaces.

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.
  • Memorial Rock is not accessible at this time due to construction.

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.