Welcome to the information pages for Realm — our new information system! Realm is being put into place to streamline communications and information sharing within WUUC, to reduce the amount of time spent by staff and volunteers on repetitive, redundant tasks; to improve information sharing between congregants, leaders, and staff; to assist us in making the “business” side of WUUC run more smoothly so that we can have time for the real ministry of the church.
What does REALM provide for me as a Member or Friend of WUUC?
As a Member or Friend of WUUC, you can expect REALM to provide several things, such as:
- The ability to edit all your contact and family information directly, upload personal pictures, and control who at WUUC has access to that information
- An online directory of everyone at WUUC (and their permitted contact information)
- Confidential information about your annual church pledge
Once you sign up for Realm, you may access these services and information on the Realm app or on your computer at onrealm.org.
How is this different from WUUC’s Secure Site?
- The best thing about REALM is how easy it is to learn and use. After only a few minutes of exploring the site, you will be seeing the groups you are in and checking your profile information.
- We expect a much higher percentage of church members to actually use this site.
- Our administration work, for both staff and members, will be easier and faster while staff is managing data that helps us stay in touch, track and understand engagement
- REALM is a database, whereas the Secure Site is a repository of information and file sharing.
How secure is Realm?
Realm maintains security of all the data it stores according to the industry standard for personal information databases. Here’s how ACS Technologies, the company behind Realm, describes it:
“We feel that the policies, practices and procedures we have in place to audit our security controls run parallel to that of SSAE 16. Security tests are performed annually by Secure State, who is based out of Atlanta, Georgia. They provide penetration testing, audits and consulting.”
New to Realm at WUUC? Click here for how to get started on Realm
Here’s information for Members and Friends of WUUC
Are you a Leader at WUUC, looking for guidance on how best to use Realm? Click here.