Noticed, Named, Known
This year, we’re exploring what it means to (really) belong
Upcoming Events
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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!
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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