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Chautauqua
Challenge
To be a center ...
for the identification
and development of the best in human values through a program
which:
Encourages the
identification and exploration of the value dimensions in the
important religious, social and political issues of our times;
Stimulates the
provocative, thoughtful involvement of individuals and families
in creative response to such issues on a high level of competence
and commitment;
Promotes excellence
and creativity in the appreciation, performance and teaching
of the arts.
To be a community
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in which religious
faith is perceived, interpreted and experienced as central to
the understanding and expression of our social and cultural values,
a community which is open to all and is distinctly founded upon
and expressive of the convictions of the Christian tradition.
To be a resource ...
for the enriched
understanding of the opportunities and obligations of community,
family and personal life by fostering the sharing of varied cultural,
educational, religious and recreational experience in an atmosphere
of participation by persons of all ages and backgrounds.
The Chautauqua
Challenge defines the mission of the Chautauqua Institution.
It was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1974 and was revised
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