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Westwood Interfaith Council (2009)
(Interfaith)
First Baptist Church of Westwood, 11 Eastman Avenue
Westwood MA 02090
Phone: 781-461-1730
Websites:
About
According to the Organizational Covenant of the Westwood Interfaith Council, the mission of the organization is to enable the religious congregations of Westwood to enjoy, exercise, and express their spiritual heritage through voluntary cooperation in worship, study, and community service. Building on this mission, the Council views its primary goal as fostering relationships between religious communities through education and mutual support.
Description
Mission and Activities
The primary goal of the Council is to foster relationships between religious communities through education and mutual support. The Council identifies the religious community's response to the 1981 destruction of a Jewish synagogue by arson as the primary source of their commitment. At that time, various Christian congregations banded together to provide space and resources to support the Jewish congregation. Today, in addition to periodic 'pulpit swaps,' the Council coordinates joint outreach efforts to the community.
Date Center Founded
1982
Religious Leader and Title
Laity-led organization; Alternating religious leadership
Membership
6 member congregations and 2 at-large organizations