Noticed, Named, Known

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

Upcoming Events

  • SYC Block Party Booth!

    Join us for an afternoon of community and connection at the Salem Capital Pride Parade and Block Party! Walk in the parade with St. Paul’s Pride at 12:00pm then head over to the block party and find the SYC face painting booth. Sign up for a face painting or water/ice support shift below!

  • SYC Summer Camp

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: Scavenger Hunt

August 16-19: SYC Summer Camp