This document contains three policy statements in response to COVID-19. They are:
Heritage UU Church Policy Related to COVID-19
Heritage UU Church Policy Related to COVID-19
The following policy shall be reviewed monthly by the Board of Trustees. The purpose of this policy is to assist church groups and individuals with planning.
- For the health and safety of our church community, all HUUC-affiliated groups are strongly encouraged to meet virtually.
- The following applies to HUUC-affiliated gatherings regardless of location:
- Indoor and outdoor at 2710 Newtown Road:
- See attached Indoor Gathering Policy.
- Outdoor at Other Locations:
- See attached In-Person Worship Policy.
- Indoor and outdoor at 2710 Newtown Road:
- The following applies to 3rd-Party Use of HUUC Facilities (e.g. rentals):
- Will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board.
- If the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System moves to a Level 4 for our area, no non-essential outdoor gatherings will be permitted at church.
Posted 5/26/2020. Last revised by the Board of Trustees on 8/9/2021.
In-Person Worship Policy
All in-person worship services at this time shall be outdoors at Moundview Park.
At these services:
- Everyone should be respectful of one another’s choices and decisions concerning social distancing.
- Hand sanitizer and masks will be available.
- Unvaccinated persons should wear masks.
- Fully vaccinated persons are encouraged to wear masks.
- Fans located in the ceiling of the pavilion will be used to increase air flow and ventilation.
- Congregational singing is allowed. When singing, masks should be worn by all.
- Choir must use specially designed choral masks when singing.
- In-person services will be livestreamed or shown on Zoom, Facebook Live, etc., so that those who cannot or do not choose to attend can be part of the worshipping community. It is understood by those in attendance that they may appear in the worship broadcast, including any Candles of Community they may share.
- Microphones, P.A. system, etc., will be used as needed. Sharing of hand-held microphones is not allowed.
Established by the Board of Trustees on 6/14/2021. Last revised by the Board of Trustees on 8/9/2021.
Indoor Gathering Policy
Beginning August 10, 2021, church groups of up to 30 adults can continue use of indoor Heritage Church spaces.
Given the current rate of transmission, masks are required whenever two or more persons are together indoors.
These small group meetings should:
- Be held in the largest room/area possible. Room choice and assignment will depend on anticipated attendance and social distancing.
- Include an option for a video connection for those who do not feel comfortable, or cannot, attend the meeting.
- Have hand sanitizer and masks available.
Group singing with masks is allowed indoors for any gathering adhering to the outlined requirements. Choir members are still expected to use the special choral singing masks that they have been given for rehearsals.
Fans located in the church should be turned on to increase air flow and ventilation for all meetings, and approved HEPA air circulators as recommended by the Safety and Reopening Team should be operating in any meeting rooms.
This and all policies regarding meetings in the church building following “reopening” will be periodically reviewed and potentially updated by the Board of Trustees.
Established by the Board of Trustees on 6/14/2021. Last revised by the Board of Trustees on 9/13/2021.
