Children & Youth
"My children really love it at Stanley - both my little ones and my teenager have connected with the people and the ministry. I think it's important for them to enjoy their religious experience, and they sure do at Stanley. Maybe it will give them a little less to rebel against and more to be connected with."

Church School: 

Church School classes are available during the school year for children three years old through eighth grade. Children attend thefirst part of worship with their families and then leave for classes, which last until 11:15am.

In September we will begin using a new (to us) curriculum, Seasons of the Spirit. This is a lectionary-led education and will have the same theme as Worship.

We would appreciate parents registering their children early. You may print the new registration form and complete it at home. Please return one form for each child to the church office by July 30. This will help us organize the classes for September.

Childcare for infants through age 2 is available each Sunday throughout the year in our Childcare room on the lower level.  Care is provided by a permanent, CPR-trained adult caregiver and assisted by high school youth.

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Pilgrim Fellowship (PF) - Grades 7-12:

Pilgrim Fellowship is a place for people in grades 7-12 to come together for fellowship, outreach and fun. PF meetings will resume in the fall. Call the church office at 973-635-7723 for more information.

Education for Confirmation:

Confirmation is one of the most important rituals associated with our faith - an opportunity for youth (and the adults who guide them!) to explore faith in the context of our Christian religion. It is the time set aside for young people to decide for themselves whether they wish to be confirmed as Christian believers and full members of the church.

A group of confirmands was accepted into membership of Stanley Church in June 2007. Our next confirmation class will begin in the fall of 2008.

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Children's Choirs:

Our children's music program includes 2 age groups.

The Stanley Cherub Choir is open to children in grades K through 2. We rehearse Sundays at 11:00 am in the Chapel. 

The Youth Ensemble, made up of students in grades 7 through 12, rehearses Sundays at 11:15 am in the Choir Room.

If you are interested in joining either of these groups, or if you simply want more information, please contact our Director of Music, Cliff Parrish.

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YIC Dances:

YIC, the Youth Interfaith Council, sponsors monthly dances for 7th & 8th graders during the school year.  All Stanley 7th & 8th graders may attend the dances, regardless of whether you live in Chatham or a neighboring town.  Students must obtain an ID card in order to enter the dances. More information about these dances will be posted in the fall.