Westfield, NJ is home to many vibrant religious congregations of various denominations. From the historical Westfield United Methodist Church, founded in 1786, to the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church that has served the community since 1884, there is something for everyone in Westfield's rich spiritual heritage. Numerous other churches, including Presbyterian, Episcopal and Baptist churches can be found throughout town. Along with traditional services, each one provides outreach programs within the local community from food pantries to youth groups. Through these churches, Westfield is a place where faith and fellowship intersect with everyday life.
67.0% of the people in Westfield are religious:
- 3.2% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 47.8% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 1.3% are Methodist
- 1.4% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.0% are another Christian faith
- 2.6% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 2.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.