The Board has discussed quite a bit how to proceed with re-opening the building, and have come up with the following plan. Our approach is in line with the state’s guidelines.
The Colorado Guidelines can be found here: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-dial-dashboard
Just so we’re clear, the safety of our members is our first priority. We understand that the congregation’s whole purpose for being is to create a sense of community, and that is difficult to do without meeting in person. However, this virus is in our town, and it is killing people. We must demonstrate self-control and respond appropriately to the pandemic.
Here is our full plan, subject to change as needed:
Building Closed (Red and Purple): Building closed except as coordinated with Office Administrator. No in-person gatherings.
Phase #1 (Orange):
- Jeffco must be in “Safer Level 3” per Colorado State guidelines
- Outdoors only
- 6ft separation between parties
- Masks worn outside of vehicles
- No access to building
Phase #2 (Yellow):
- Jeffco must be in “Safer Level 2”
- Outdoor gatherings only, limited access to building
- 6ft separation between parties
- Masks worn outside of vehicles
- Limit 2 people indoors at a time, must wear mask at all times in building, 6ft separation
- One person at a time in bathroom or kitchen
- Hand sanitizer available at front door
- Must have one person designated as Host to ensure compliance and cleanup / sanitizing afterwards
- Clean Bathrooms & kitchen after use
- All touch surfaces must be wiped down with CDC approved sanitizer
- All participants free from symptoms or potential exposure for previous 2 weeks
Phase #3 (Blue):
- Jeffco must be in “Safer Level 1”
- Outdoor gatherings are same as Phase #2
- Hand sanitizer available as needed
- Must have one person designated as Host to ensure compliance and cleanup / sanitizing afterwards
- Clean Bathrooms & kitchen after use
- All touch surfaces must be wiped down with CDC approved sanitizer
- All participants free from symptoms or potential exposure for previous 2 weeks
- Indoor small groups:
- No more than 25 people in sanctuary, or 10 people in the large back room
- Must be able to maintain 6ft separation
- Masks on at all times, may be removed for short periods when seated
- Group will be responsible for cleanup / sanitizing or paying for cleaning service if we have a contract in place
- Cleanup will include kitchen, bathrooms, trash, & vacuuming if needed
Phase #4 (Green):
(Probably next Spring per UUA recommendation)
- Jeffco must be in “Protect Our neighbors”
- Resume Sunday Services!
- Indoor gatherings start with 50 people, then ramp up 5 people per month
- 6ft seating separation between parties
- Masks at all times except at the podium
- Cleaning service contract in place, sanitize after every large gathering
- Small groups will continue to sanitize touch surfaces after their meeting
Phase #5, Return to normal:
- All state restrictions have been lifted for 2 weeks
- Vaccine readily available
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in person again!
