Central Reform Congregation

OUR CORE VALUES ARE CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING WE DO AND SERVE AS GUIDEPOSTS FOR PRIORITIZING OUR ACTIVITIES:
-A deep sense of community where we, in part, draw strength from each other by connecting both in crisis and in celebration. It is a community that strives to make Judaism relevant and meaningful in the lives of its members.
-A respect for diversity including the valuing and sharing between generations and inclusiveness of all who seek to be a part of our community.
-A focus on others through commitment to social issues and a reaching out to the broader community. This is further supported by a deep belief in the possibilities of Tikkun Olam-the repair of the world.
-An expectation of participation by all its members. To a large extent the activities and the governance of the congregation are only possible through the active involvement of members.
-A lay-led congregation with a devotion to but not over-dependence on the Rabbi.
-An open, accepting and safe environment where members feel they can "experiment" in expressions of their Judaism.
-An insatiable appetite for education. At all age levels, we are a congregation of eager learners and will aggressively support Jewish education.
-An embrace of struggle as a way to continually challenge and grow our beliefs as individuals, as a congregation and as members of the broader Jewish community.
-A sense of humor to ensure that we never get in our own way as we try to build and maintain respect, authentic, intimate Jewish community for all who seek us out and call us their community.
-A fiscally sustainable congregation.
-An urban congregation committed to being a Jewish presence in the City of St. Louis and dedicated to remaining in the City.