Our mission is to renew the city with a culture invigorated by Christian hope, informed by historical perspective, and ennobled for the common good.
Our vision is a city renewed by a cultural vigor that can sustain it, led by an ennobled generation, which humbly welcomes, stewards, and passes on the Christian tradition of civility, eloquence, and theological wisdom.
CITY RENEWAL Why Be Patrons of Art? What Is Art's Public Function? Who Will Be Our "Ministers of Culture"?
Is the primary function of art educational, as entertainment, or something else? Does it have intrinsic value? Who should play the role of father (patron) and pay for it? Discussions surrounding the recent economic stimulus package reveal conflicting answers to these questions in American society. One writer contrasts the degree to which Americans value the arts with that of citizens in other modern nations. She also considers the question: If religious institutions and individual Christians wish to be involved in culture's "meaning-making" function, what is their role in the arts and have they forfeited it in recent history? Click here to read more.
An old industrial building in downtown Chicago haunts the historical imagination of author David Gruesel. He asserts that the "architecture of industry" has devolved from thoughtful, humanizing designs to cheap, efficient diagrams built with nothing more than practicality in mind. These uninspired, underwhelming examples of cultural negligence are the results of 20th century America's darling worldview, Pragmatism. Click here to read more of this article, and then let us know what you think in our forum on “Architectural Hope.”
The Acting Company - America's most acclaimed touring repertory theater - returns to the UTC Fine Arts Center with what is perhaps Shakespeare’s greatest and certainly most recognized play – Romeo & Juliet.
CRR is now linked to three excellent sites on the role of faith communities in the decline and revitalization of urban neighborhoods. One of the sites, Divine Relics, features photo essays on related topics. Click here to find out more about these sites.
An old industrial building in downtown Chicago haunts the historical imagination of author David Gruesel. He asserts that the "architecture of industry" has devolved from thoughtful, humanizing designs to cheap, efficient diagrams built with nothing more than practicality in mind. These uninspired, underwhelming examples of cultural negligence are the results of 20th century America's darling worldview, Pragmatism. 
