Stanley Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is a member of the New Jersey Association and Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ. We are an Open and Affirming congregation with several statements that affirm our relationship with God and with the world around us.

At Stanley Church, we value questions, respect differences, and offer a warm welcome to persons of every race, marital circumstance, sexual orientation, and theological tradition. We are a Protestant church, democratically governed by our members, working ecumenically to establish justice and peace for all people.

We covenant with God and one another to seek the many ways in which God is made known to us. We seek that presence in Jesus the Christ, in the Bible, in worship, in each other, in ourselves and in our everyday world. We share the blessings of God which flow among us, accepting the cost and joy of serving the whole human family. We will pray for and with each other, seeking to love one another even when we disagree. We commit ourselves to this way of life, trusting God's grace.

Jesus tells us, love God with all your heart and soul and mind and your neighbor as yourself. Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus, we gather as a community where questioning, listening, and learning lead us toward faith and understanding.

We promise to support each other's relationship with God and encourage each individual's calling. We strive to be compassionate and minister to those in need. We work to right injustice and advance peace. We seek to be good stewards of God's gifts. We endeavor to live our faith both inside and outside our doors.

All are invited to participate in the life of the church as we celebrate God' grace through prayer and worship, music and education, service and fellowship.