by Rev. Aaron Payson It has been a while since we provided an update on COVID-19 and Flu protocol. Since the pandemic moved to endemic status, we have observed periodic COVID-19 illness in a few members and friends. Recently we received word that one person in attendance at a Sunday service tested positive the day after and we … Continue reading Winter 2023 Flu & COVID 19 Update
UUCW continues to monitor local, regional, and national recommendations related to the ongoing effort to address COVID-19 and its variants. Our buildings remain open and we have begun to accept building rentals again. Sunday morning worship is being provided both in-person and online. Our Religious Exploration Program is now being provided in person for all … Continue reading UUCW Health & Safety Team COVID-19 Update – September 28, 2022
Replacement of the furnace units that heat the sanctuary, lounge, and Middle School Group Room (MSG Room) behind the sanctuary, is in the process of being replaced. The new furnace unit has been installed and will be connected to electrical resources next week. Barring any unforeseen complications, all signs point to the ability to return … Continue reading Furnace and Health & Safety Team Update – February 25, 2022
The UUCW Health & Safety Team met on Thursday, January 27, 2022, to discuss the ongoing responses and plans related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Staff and Health & Safety Team at UUCW has been steadfast in their mission to maintain as safe an environment as is possible without hampering the ongoing ministries and mission … Continue reading UUCW Health & Safety Team COVID-19 Update – January 28, 2022
The news on January 5, 2022, that Worcester has hit an all-time high in reported cases of COVID-19 is startling. More so for UUCW is the reality that every day since Christmas Eve, we have had reports of families in our community that have members that have either tested positive for COVID or who have … Continue reading UUCW Health & Safety Team COVID-19 Update – January 6, 2022
The Health & Safety Team met recently and have recommended to the Board of Management and congregation that the buildings continue to open for small groups, worship, and rites of passage. We continue to offer means for meetings and events in the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and Meeting Room 1 to use multi-platform technology for offsite … Continue reading COVID-19 Health, Safety & Programming Update – October 19, 2021
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 8:30 PM via ZOOM Another important way that we can draw closer to each other is increase opportunities to “see” each other even if it is over video, and to have a chance to share how we are and any needs that present themselves, as well as have good conversation and … Continue reading Weekly Online Opportunities to Check-in & Chat
The Health & Safety Team met recently and have recommended to the Board of Management and congregation to reopen building for small group usage beginning May 1, 2021. Please see the following protocol for use of rooms. All rooms must be scheduled in advance by contacting with requested date(s)/time(s). Rooms will be schedule on … Continue reading COVID-19 Health, Safety & Programming Update – April 27, 2021
The Health & Safety Team met last week to discuss ongoing plans for the Spring, Summer and Fall. It is the teams recommendation that we continue remote-only services through April. A large reception tent has been ordered and will be at the church by early April. Once it is put together it is the Team’s … Continue reading COVID-19 Health, Safety & Programming Update – March 30, 2021
The UUCW Health & Safety Team met last week and affirmed its continuing recommendation that the church buildings remain closed through the winter with the exception of Food Pantry operations and worship-related recording activities. The Team also explored ways to invite socially distanced in-person gatherings in the Spring, including Sunday Morning Worship and is researching … Continue reading COVID-19 Health, Safety & Programming Update – January 19, 2021
