Westfield Multi-Faith Houses Of Worship Tour To Debut This Month

WESTFIELD, NJ - A first-of-its-kind multi-faith tour of historic houses of worship is coming to Westfield.

The Town of Westfield House of Worship Tour is set to take place Feb. 25, the township said. The inaugural tour, sponsored by the Westfield Human Relations Advisory Commission (HRAC), in partnership with the senior clergy of Westfield, is aimed to promote understanding and knowledge of the town's local religious and spiritual centers, the township said in a notice.

“Each stop on the tour will include information on when and why each house of worship was founded and built; the historical significance, artifacts, and milestones over the years; and architectural points of interest,” the notice reads.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to come together and learn more about the rich histories and diverse perspectives of our houses of worship in Westfield,” Councilman Scott Katz, liaison to HRAC, said in a statement. “I’m very grateful to our dedicated HRAC volunteers and to our senior clergy members for bringing this event to our community.”

Stops are slated to include:

• Temple Emanu-El
• Presbyterian Church
• Redeemer Lutheran Church
• First United Methodist Church

Registered participants are also welcome to join a reception and visit the First United Methodist Church clock tower after the tour ends.

Participants must provide their own transportation to the tour stops, the town notice said.

Advance registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis. You can sign up online here.