Events
The Dynamics of Growth: Outreach/Inreach, Marketing, Branding and the Covenant of Membership: Good growth isn’t only about numbers; if your congregation is to grow, it must focus also on dynamic changes, starting with the way you build and sustain relationships, both inside and outside of the congregational setting. How do we effectively and authentically articulate those thing which are deeply relevant to our communities in a way that encourages meaningful engagement? This session will share practical ways of applying your community's values to positively affect both internal engagement and outreach to potential members.
"In Reconstructionist circles, making our communities inclusive is one of our chief goals. We are acutely aware of the barriers that people encounter when they contemplate belonging to the Jewish community.. the Reconstructionist commitment to inclusivity is not only based on a desire to be warm and welcoming. It is deeply rooted in a commitment to democratic values and an understanding of the evolving nature of Jewish civilization." Exploring Judaism (200), Staub and Alpert, p. 118-9.
NOTE: To maximize communal learning, congregations are encourage to form a team (including clergy) and sign up for all three sessions designed for your congregational size, see http://jrf.org/pearl/sessions/2012
Expected Preparation (Written and Audio):
http://jrf.org/pearl/2011/Dynamics-of-Growth
http://jrf.org/pearl/2009/dynamics-of-growth
http://jrf.org/pearl/2010/Diversity-Sacred-Community
Additional resources: http://jrf.org/keruv-library
The Dynamics of Growth: Outreach/Inreach, Marketing, Branding and the Covenant of Membership: Good growth isn’t only about numbers; if your congregation is to grow, it must focus also on dynamic changes, starting with the way you build and sustain relationships, both inside and outside of the congregational setting. How do we effectively and authentically articulate those thing which are deeply relevant to our communities in a way that encourages meaningful engagement? This session will share practical ways of applying your community's values to positively affect both internal engagement and outreach to potential members.
"In Reconstructionist circles, making our communities inclusive is one of our chief goals. We are acutely aware of the barriers that people encounter when they contemplate belonging to the Jewish community.. the Reconstructionist commitment to inclusivity is not only based on a desire to be warm and welcoming. It is deeply rooted in a commitment to democratic values and an understanding of the evolving nature of Jewish civilization." Exploring Judaism (200), Staub and Alpert, p. 118-9.
NOTE: To maximize communal learning, congregations are encourage to form a team (including clergy) and sign up for all three sessions designed for your congregational size, see http://jrf.org/pearl/sessions/2012
Expected Preparation (Written and Audio):
http://jrf.org/pearl/2011/Dynamics-of-Growth
http://jrf.org/pearl/2009/dynamics-of-growth
http://jrf.org/pearl/2010/Diversity-Sacred-Community
Additional resources: http://jrf.org/keruv-library
The Dynamics of Growth: Outreach/Inreach, Marketing, Branding and the Covenant of Membership: Good growth isn’t only about numbers; if your congregation is to grow, it must focus also on dynamic changes, starting with the way you build and sustain relationships, both inside and outside of the congregational setting. How do we effectively and authentically articulate those thing which are deeply relevant to our communities in a way that encourages meaningful engagement? This session will share practical ways of applying your community's values to positively affect both internal engagement and outreach to potential members.
"In Reconstructionist circles, making our communities inclusive is one of our chief goals. We are acutely aware of the barriers that people encounter when they contemplate belonging to the Jewish community.. the Reconstructionist commitment to inclusivity is not only based on a desire to be warm and welcoming. It is deeply rooted in a commitment to democratic values and an understanding of the evolving nature of Jewish civilization." Exploring Judaism (200), Staub and Alpert, p. 118-9.
NOTE: To maximize communal learning, congregations are encourage to form a team (including clergy) and sign up for all three sessions designed for your congregational size, see http://jrf.org/pearl/sessions/2012
Expected Preparation (Written and Audio):
http://jrf.org/pearl/2011/Dynamics-of-Growth
http://jrf.org/pearl/2009/dynamics-of-growth
http://jrf.org/pearl/2010/Diversity-Sacred-Community
Additional resources: http://jrf.org/keruv-library
This call will explore best practices for creating committees and buy-in for effective social justice work in our congregations, including integrated youth and adult education and tikkun programming, as well as service-learning, decision-making and advocacy outside our communities. As well, as part of JRF's ongoing Sustainable Synagogue Initiative, these sessions will focus on Jewish values and successful greening of synagogue life. Special focus on texts and traditions on religious and ecological consciousness and sustainable practices in ritual, programming and policy aspects of Jewish communal life, using alternative energies, and emerging best practices.
Expected Preparation (Written and Audio):
http://jrf.org/pearl/2008/living-our-values-of-tikkun-olam-inside-and-ou...
http://jrf.org/pearl/2011/Sustainability
This session provides a forum to discuss social justice organizing in faith community, including developing policies and procedures for dealing with advocacy issues in your own congregation. Many Reconstructionist clergy and lay leaders have led the way in their communities to start and grow "CBCO" networks, transforming their own congregations in the process. We will also discuss drawing others to your community who are already drawn to this work, leveraging the larger community of organizations and professional organizers to amplify your potential for success, the benefits of working in diversity, and thinking about your own internal leadership development so as to effectively pursue this work.
Expected Preparation (Written and Audio):
http://jrf.org/pearl/2008/tzedek-tzedek-tirdof-actively-pursing-social-j...
http://jrf.org/pearl/2009/cbco-congregation-based-community-organizing
