First UU's Reopening Team Update: Mid-May, 2021

As we continue to consider our reopening situation, here are some factors:

• Small groups of no more than 12 people from the church are now welcome to contact Robie Evans for approval to proceed with outdoor meetings on campus as scheduling permits.

• The CDC recently modified guidance around masking. They say fully vaccinated persons may not be required to mask in many indoor spaces. However, we will continue to require masking at all First UU events, indoors and out, for the foreseeable future. Not all of our members and friends, such as those under age 13, have had the opportunity yet to be vaccinated. And we know vaccines don't work quite as well for people who are immuno-compromised. So we ask your understanding and cooperation to ensure we remain a safe, welcoming place for all our friends, members, and guests.
  
• Simultaneous reopening at Hillcrest and South Bay is a goal we are aiming for. Space at South Bay presently being used for food pantry and food distribution purposes presents limitations that must be considered.
  
• Some expenses will increase as we accommodate large gatherings and these, too, will have to be considered.
  
• Air filtration and exchange upgrades are being worked on at present but work remains.
  
• It will still be best to keep track of who attends any gathering on the campus. This logistical process will be somewhat challenging.
  
• Your reopening team recognizes how anxious many people are to come back, and we recognize the substantial benefits of resuming some normalcy. We're moving forward, step by step, in a positive direction.