Noticed, Named, Known

This year, we’re exploring what it means to (really) belong

Upcoming Events

  • Laser Tag hosted by SYC and St. Paul's Pride Ministry

    3.15 12:30-2:30PM

    1444 Liberty St. SE

    Youth grades 6-12 are invited to an afternoon of friends, food and games! We’ll meet at our regular time and space for laser tag sessions in the gym and lunch/games in the parish hall. All laser tag participants MUST have a parent/guardian signed release form. Forms available at event check-in or printable at the link below.

  • Becoming an Askable Adult (Free!) Workshop

    3.26 12:30-2:30PM

    1444 Libertry St. SE

    SYC is hosting this FREE workshop for parents and caregivers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Participants will discuss ways to keep the lines of communication open with the young people in their lives in order to have meaningful conversations about what’s important to them!

  • SYC Seattle Spring Break Service Trip

    March 22-25, 2026

    SYC in Seattle! This Spring Break we’re roadtripping north for four days of fun, faith and service. Reserve your seat in the van today!

Hey 6-12th graders!

We are a collective of middle school and high school youth in Salem-Keizer
who are creating a space where we get to be our fullest selves together.

We’re straight and queer.
We’re neurotypical and neurodivergent.
We struggle with our mental health sometimes.
We’re agnostic, Christian, and honestly, not always sure some days.
We’re learning to love people like Jesus did. It’s beautiful. And hard.
We participate in our local church and we love gathering with new friends from lots of churches.

We’re trying to figure out who we are.
What is life about? What kind of person do I want to be? What matters most?

We know that we can’t do life alone
and it helps to have friends & adults we trust around us.

If this is a space you’re looking for, you’re welcome anytime. Truly.

We’re in this together.

Welcome to the Salem Youth Collective!

Fall/Winter/Spring 2025-2026

All gatherings at St. Paul’s Episcopal on Sundays from 12:30-2:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

September 21: Kick Off Event!

October 12: Noticed, Named, Known Lunch & Workshop

October 19: Pumpkin Patch

November 9: Theme - Noticed

November 16: Friendsgiving & Escape Room/Games

December 14: Theme - Named

December 21: Christmas Party

January 11: Theme - Known

January 18: Service Project with Family Promise

February 8: Superbowl Party (3:15pm @ Salem First Presbyterian)

February 15: Theme - Relationships

March 8: Theme - Exploring community

March 15: Laser Tag/Askable Adult Workshop

March 22-25: Spring Break Service Trip-Seattle, WA

April 12: Guest Speaker TBD

April 19: Nature hike (Riverfront Park/Minto Brown)

May 17: Pentecost Party / Scavenger Hunt

August: Summer Camp