Effective July 14, 2022
As a result the 7th wave, which is apparently extremely transmissible, and which has led the Government of Ontario to open 2nd booster doses to all Ontarians 18+, the Task Force has agreed that masks are now required for all Congregational activities that occur indoors at the church regardless of number of participants, and all Congregational food and beverage-related indoor activities be moved outside or postponed until further notice.
Keep safe everyone.  We are eager to reverse this as soon as we feel it is safe enough to do so again.

• Everyone must remain masked in indoor congregational events
• Food and beverage-related activities will be moved outdoors OR will be postponed until further notice
• Capacity limits will remain at 75%

If you have any questions, contact covid@firstunitarianottawa.ca

Rentals
If you have rented space for an event or Rite of Passage, we encourage you to require masking of all your guests or participants, however we leave it to your discretion as the host or organizer to determine the best course of action to keep safe those who enter on your behalf.

Open for Sunday Services, Rites of Passage and Rentals at 75% capacity.

•  Vaccine requirement is two doses, in line with community standards on vaccine mandates elsewhere.
  (Booster doses are strongly recommended if you are eligible, but not explicitly required at FirstU)
• We will no longer keep vaccination records on file
• No contact tracing attendance will be collected
• Distancing is relaxed in the pews, but will designate spacing options for those who might still want to physically distance
• Masks are still mandatory, unless you have an exemption

 
Restoring indoor children's RE in Room 4 and the NOW room with 50% capacity limit

• Double-Dose vaccine strongly encouraged for youth aged 12+, no vaccine requirement yet for ages 5-12
  
• Masks recommended for ages 2+, required for ages 5+
• No snacks provided (families who bring their own snacks / beverages must consume them outdoors)
• Children's space available upstairs (with crayons)
• Children’s processional following Time for All Ages to be coordinated
• RE room to be open in advance of service for coats

 
Reopening meeting rooms for congregational use to 50% capacity

• Participants should be masked and verified triple-vaccinated

 
Welcoming back choral singing

• Small and medium-sized choirs be permitted for practices (effective immediately) and for in-person performances (effective March 1)
• Choristers must be triple-vaccinated, wear close-fitting mask and distance 6 feet from each other
• Choir must be distanced 10-12 feet from audience
• Distancing is reduced between choristers from 6 feet to 3 feet (effective April 1)
• Congregational singing is allowed, as long as you remain masked

 
Speaking unmasked

• Speaking without a mask at pulpit is again permitted, 10' distanced from audience
• Please replace mask upon leaving pulpit

 
Eating/drinking

• Food and beverage-related activities must be moved outdoors or postponed until further notice
• Please do not bring snacks to a meeting
  

Masking recommendation
Masks are required. Proper fit is the best defense, and KN95-style masks are suggested as the superior choice where possible

Proof of Vaccination

• We encourage you to be vaccinated and boostered to stop the spread of Covid-19.
  

Heath Screening
Please read the Passive Health Screening Notices posted at all entrances.  If you are ill, please do not enter.