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President’s Message
Central Reform Congregation (CRC), founded in 1984 by 30 households, is the only remaining congregation in the City of St. Louis. The now 700 plus households belonging to CRC adhere to a set of core values. Our core values are central to everything we do and serve as guide posts for prioritizing our activities:
Core Values
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. 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 responsible congregation.
The values we cherish — Judaism, tolerance, diversity, participation, lifelong learning, Tikun Olam, and fiscal responsibility — resonate among those who chose CRC as their spiritual and secular home.
