General Information

• The open houses will be Friday, November 13, 4-8pm, Saturday, November 14, 10-1pm, Friday, November 20, 4-8pm, and Saturday, November 21 10am-1pm

• You will sign up for all of the one-hour slots that you are available to host a tour. Once sign-ups have closed on October 25th, we will create a schedule and route based on the availability and locations of participating faiths. We will let you know the time of your tour the first of November, and it will be posted to this website as well.

• During the times of the tour, you will need to remain open for the full hour.

• Please provide a short explanation of your beliefs and/or a tour of your building if applicable (no more than 15 minutes each) to share with those who come.

• We suggest having multiple people provide the explanations to accommodate multiple groups that will be arriving at any time during that one-hour block. 

• Be prepared for visitors to stay longer and ask questions

• We will provide advertising several weeks before the event and ask that you also encourage members of your congregation to participate. 

• We will also provide a location sign to put outside your location with the time and day that you will be hosting.

• We will also be creating a website with information about all of the faiths that are participating and basic information about beliefs and worship times

Here are a few things to consider including in your explanation of beliefs: 

• Explaining traditional clothing worn during services and/or ceremonial clothing worn for special occasions, and the significance and symbolism

• Explain special customs, holidays, or traditions and their meaning

• Explaining what happens during your services, their meaning and significance, and what participation is expected from the congregation

• Explain what behaviors are suggested to show respect during services and what, if any, behaviors or actions to avoid

• Explaining terminology, faith structure, and appropriate titles for faith leaders

• Explaining the basic doctrines and their sources (sacred texts)

• Show and explain any vestments

• Walk attendees around your place of worship, if applicable, and explain the different purposes of each area

• Explain ways you reach out to the community and support families (youth groups, children’s activities, community outreach)

• Explain how members worship at home or during the week away from your worshiip location