Senior Youth Current Details

Youth are a beloved part of our community

Youth group meets most Sunday evenings throughout the Church Year. Youth in our congregation can also come to church for worship, or help with RE (the younger kids LOVE when teens are there!) Youth are invited to be a part of most aspects of South Church, and our hope is that they (like all of our congregants) feel empowered to help co-create a church community that feeds their spirits and inspires growth. We have had youth serving on associate teams, on justice committees, and as a part of worship creation! The sky is the limit, what is calling YOU? ♥️

Senior Youth Current Communications

Volunteer Opportunities for Youth!

There are so many ways for youth to volunteer at church. You can serve in an associate program, help in Religious Education, participate in service projects and more! Let us know if you’d like to find places to volunteer, and we can help with paperwork to document your hours for school or other purposes. Contact Jen DB (jendeldeo@southchurch-uu.org)

This Year’s Learning Journey

New Orleans Before and After Katrina

New Orleans is a beautiful, culturally rich city with a complex history, and we will be spending a week there with an amazing community partner, Ashana Bigard. Ashana is a life-long resident of New Orleans, a social justice organizer, and advocate for children and families in Louisiana. She will be teaching us about current day impacts of racism and classism in the wake of natural disasters through her first hand experience following hurricane Katrina. The program will focus on impacts on the public school system, land grabs, and community displacement, and we will hold those conversations in balance with opportunities to experience the joyful, and enduring sense of community that the people of New Orleans embody, and to witness brilliant stories of resistance from community organizers who are fighting for a better world.

2025/2026 YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE: (all meetings are 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St unless noted)

9/28/26Welcome/Welcome Back! 4:00-5:30
10/3-10/4/25 (Fri-Sat)Orientation and Overnight 292 State St
0/12/25No Youth Group – Holiday weekend
10/19/25Group bonding, preparing our space
10/26/25Halloween Bake Sale Prep 4:00-5:30 at 292 State St!!
10/31/25 (Fri)Halloween Social and Bake Sale! 5p-9p
11/2/25Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
11/9/25Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
11/16/25Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
11/23/25Learning Session #1 4:00-6:00
11/30/25No Youth Group – Holiday weekend
12/7/25Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
12/14/25Learning Session #2 4:00-6:00
12/21/25Pageant Sunday, come to worship! (no Youth Group meeting)
12/28/25No Youth Group – Holiday Weekend
1/4/26Youth Worship Planning 4:00-5:30
1/11/26Youth Worship Planning 4:00-5:30
1/18/26No Youth Group – Holiday Weekend
1/25/26Youth Worship Planning 4:00-5:30
1/31-2/1/26 (Sat-Sun)Overnight and Youth-Led Worship!
2/8/26Learning Session #3 4:00-6:00, 292 State St
2/15/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
2/22/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
3/1/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
3/8/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
3/15/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
3/22/26Pancake Breakfast, no afternoon meeting
3/29/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
4/5/26No Youth Group – Holiday Weekend
4/12/26Learning Session #4 4:00-6:00
4/19/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
4/26/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
5/3/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
5/10/26Youth Group Meeting 4:00-5:30
5/15-5/17/26 (Fri-Sun)Youth Camping Trip!
5/24/26No Youth Group – Holiday Weekend
5/31/26Last Regular Youth Group Meeting 😦 (CoA worship in am!)
6/7/26BRIDGING Sunday – Come to Church! (No Youth Group today)
6/14/26Trip Prep Session 4:00-5:30pm
Learning Journey to NOLA!

Get In Touch

Director of Children and Family Ministries Jen Del Deo-Barry: jendeldeo@southchurch-uu.org

Director of Lifespan Ministries Kirsten Hunter: kirsten@southchurch-uu.org

Drop By

Our offices are located at 73 Court St in Portsmouth.

Generally the office is open Tues through Fri, 9am-2pm.

You are welcome to drop in during those hours, but it’s always a good idea to call or schedule an appointment if you would like to meet with a staff member.

Mailing Address:

South Church Meeting House

73 Court Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801