Weston, NJ is a small rural town located in Somerset County. Despite its size, the town is home to a variety of religious congregations. These local churches and places of worship serve as important cultural centers for the community and many have deep roots in the region’s history. From traditional Protestant denominations like Baptist, Methodist, and Lutheran to more modern expressions of faith such as nondenominational Christian groups, Weston has something for everyone. There are several other places of worship in the area too such as Hindu temples, Buddhist temples, and synagogues. The diversity of these congregations reflects the religious tolerance that is prominent throughout the town and its surrounding areas. Regardless of one’s beliefs, there is a place here for everyone to feel welcomed and at home in Weston's tight-knit community.
49.1% of the people in Weston are religious:
- 2.5% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 31.4% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 3.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 1.5% are Judaism
- 1.9% are an eastern faith
- 1.0% affilitates with Islam
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