Gathering Safely
We, the members and friends of UUCJ value our time together. We miss seeing each other in person and look forward to when we can hold our Sunday Services in person once again.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UUCJ Board of Trustees switched from in-person Sunday Services to virtual services in late March of 2020. All services will be held via Zoom until further notice. Links to services and meetings can be found on our Calendar.
Update: A Difficult Decision
We had hoped to re-open in-person services in September. However, due to COVID variants and high transmission rates in the counties we serve, the Board of Trustees had to make a difficult decision. At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees held virtually on Friday, August 20, 2021, the following policies were adopted regarding in-person gatherings in the church building and will take effect September 1, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UUCJ Board of Trustees switched from in-person Sunday Services to virtual services in late March of 2020. All services will be held via Zoom until further notice. Links to services and meetings can be found on our Calendar.
Update: A Difficult Decision
We had hoped to re-open in-person services in September. However, due to COVID variants and high transmission rates in the counties we serve, the Board of Trustees had to make a difficult decision. At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees held virtually on Friday, August 20, 2021, the following policies were adopted regarding in-person gatherings in the church building and will take effect September 1, 2021.
- Sunday Services: We will reopen in-person when 50% of the total population in both Chautauqua and Warren counties are fully vaccinated, and the transmission rate for both counties remains at or below the moderate level for two consecutive weeks, according to the CDC COVID data tracker website. We are tracking these numbers in a spreadsheet which you can view here.
- Small Group Meetings: Groups of 10 or fewer are permitted to gather in person at the church if they follow these safety guidelines:
- Masks must be worn by all, vaccinated or not.
- Distancing of 6 feet must be observed.
- No food or beverages may be served or consumed during the meetings.
- No group singing.
- Rentals: Groups of 10 or fewer may rent space at UUCJ if they agree to follow our guidelines for Small Group Meetings. For larger groups, the criteria set for Sunday Services must be in place before the rentals will be approved.
Zoom Procedures
The Zoom link will be open at 10:15 a.m., 15 minutes prior to the start of each Sunday’s service. The service will start at 10:30 a.m.
A few tips and tricks for Zoom:
The Zoom link will be open at 10:15 a.m., 15 minutes prior to the start of each Sunday’s service. The service will start at 10:30 a.m.
A few tips and tricks for Zoom:
- Please keep yourself 'muted' by clicking the mute button in the lower left hand corner of your screen. This helps to reduce background noise.
- Sing along to the music! But please remain muted.
- You can use the 'Chat' function on the bottom of the screen to 'whisper' comments to everyone, or to individuals.
Even the Sanctuary misses you.
