Building Use Policy
Updated May 5, 2021
Groups of twelve people or fewer can meet inside our building:
Groups may meet in outdoor spaces.
When entering the buildings on a "pass through" basis for church business.
Church staff may work in the building.
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.
- Masks are MANDATORY and must be worn indoors by all individuals at all times.
- Groups can reserve the Sanctuary and Commons for programming.
- Due to renovation only staff-led groups can use the Community Room of the Jones Building.
- Groups can meet for up to 90 minutes at a time with 90 minutes gaps between when an individual space can be used.
- Bathrooms are available, but masks are required.
- All programming held within the building must be made accessible to individuals unable to attend (Zoom or phone participation options provided).
Groups may meet in outdoor spaces.
- Congregants can reserve the following outdoor spaces using the calendar reservation form: Courtyard, Willis Garden, the lower playground, Parking Pad behind the church.
- The large Parking lot may only be reserved on weekends and on weekday evenings.
- When meeting outside, masking is OPTIONAL if all attendees have been vaccinated for COVID-19; we recommend group organizers determine if this is feasible prior to the meeting.
- Restrooms can be used only if wearing a mask.
- Memorial Rock is not accessible at this time due to construction.
When entering the buildings on a "pass through" basis for church business.
- Social distancing should be observed and masks must be worn.
Church staff may work in the building.
- Social distancing should be observed and masks should be worn.
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.