Web pages are public documents; they represent an organization to its members, to its community, and to the world at large. Perhaps the best way to begin to design Web pages for your congregation is to browse through existing pages - for Reform congregations, including our "notable netsites", and for randomly selected Web "sites". This will help you determine what will best represent your congregation.

While creating your pages, you are encouraged to conform to the Union Website Guidelines, and you may wish to take advantage of the experience of other Web page designers by consulting one or more HTML style guides. You may also wish to review the following list to get ideas for what might be included in your congregation's home page.

General information about the congregation

Goals/Objectives/Direction of congregation

History of congregation

Calendar

services

Jewish holidays

adult ed courses

religious school

events and activities

Membership information (subject to security concerns)

names, addresses, phone numbers, life cycle dates

congregational involvement

professional and other skills

Organization of the board and committees

Religious school

on-line resources

Adult education schedule, readings

Staff, including backgrounds, photos, sermons, sound clips, etc

Newsletter or bulletin

A form for sending e-mail to the congregation

Local Jewish restaurants and Judaica shops

Links to other sites/places, including the Union home page and other other Reform websites