
Youth are a beloved part of our community
Youth group meets most Sunday evenings throughout the Church Year. Youth in our congregation also come to church for worship, or volunteer to 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? ♥️
2022-2023 Learning Journey to Alabama
This year, some of our high school youth (as well as a group of South Church Adults) will be learning about our country’s racialized history. We will explore why it is important to understand the Civil Rights Movement, the complex history of Unitarian Universalism’s engagement with racial justice, and we will strengthen our understanding of the evolution of racism in America from enslavement through to mass incarceration and a multitude of other contemporary issues today. As a part of this experience, there will be two trips to Alabama, one for youth and another for adult participants. Anyone is welcome to join us for the learning sessions over the next few months. If you are interested in details about the trip to Alabama, CLICK HERE
YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE:
12/4/22 | Cookie Making at Church (292 State St) from 4p-5:30p |
12/11/22 | Worship planning intro- theme discussion 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
12/18/22 | Pageant Sunday- no youth group– Come to Church at 10a!! |
12/25/22 | Christmas, no youth group |
12/31/22- (Saturday) | First Night Chili sale!! at Church from 4:30-8:30 (volunteer hours available for those who need em!) |
1/8/23 | Learning Journey Sunday (session 1) 4:00-6:00 at 73 Court St |
1/15/23 | Worship planning – What makes it worship? (Holiday weekend) 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
1/22/23 | Worship planning break out groups 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
1/29/23 | Worship planning break out groups 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
2/4/23- (Saturday) | Worship rehearsal and social 6:30p- 10p |
2/5/23 | Senior Youth Lead Worship! no evening youth group today |
2/12/23 | Learning Journey Sunday (session 2) 4:00-6:00 at 73 Court St |
2/19 | Play Day 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
2/26/23 | No Youth Group (mid break Sunday) |
3/5/23 | Group meets 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
3/12/23 | Faith Exploration: Black Church Tradition 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
3/19/23 | Group meets 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
3/26/23 | Learning Journey Sunday (session 3) 4:00-6:00 at 73 Court St |
4/2/23 | Faith Exploration: UU Identity |
4/9/23 | Easter, no youth group |
4/16/23 | Pancake Breakfast/ Book sale -morning event, no youth group in the evening. |
4/23/23 | Group meets 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
4/30/23 | No Youth Group meeting today–Come to Kirsten and Ellen’s Installation! (Movie night Fri, 4/28) |
5/7/23 | Youth Camping Trip at Pawtuckaway State Park |
5/12-5/14/23 | Mother’s Day Flower sale– morning event, no youth group in the evening. |
5/21/23 | Faith Exploration– elevator speeches 4:00-5:30 at 73 Court St |
5/28/23 | No Group (Memorial Day weekend) |
6/4/23 | Bridging Sunday worship at 10a |
6/11/23 | Coming of Age Sunday worship at 10a |
6/19/23 | Learning Journey Sunday (session 5) 4:00-6:00 at 73 Court St |
6/26/23 | Learning Journey participants DEPART for Alabama (returning July 2nd) |
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 Kirsten (kirsten@southchurch-uu.org) or Jen DD (jendeldeo@southchurch-uu.org)
Get In Touch
Religious Educator Jen Del Deo: 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