CURRENT PROGRAM OFFERINGS
At South Church we encourage each other to enrich our lives by connecting in a variety of different ways, especially while we can't be together. Here are some of the ongoing programs and activities available to our adult members while we socially distance.
Do you have a program you would like to offer at South Church? Perhaps you would like to lead a discussion group, or offer a workshop of some kind? If so, the Learning Associates want to know! We invite you to fill out this form, and we will be in touch! https://forms.gle/4VwWZr7WbYk3R77PA
Our Whole Lives (OWL) for Older Adults - The Our Whole Loves for Older Adults program is back by popular demand! This program, open to those who are 60 years and older, will be offered starting on October 18 and ending on February 27. Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a lifespan human sexuality program co-created by the UUA and the United Church of Christ, and has been an integral part of faith formation at South Church for 25 years. The course consists of fourteen, two-hour sessions held on Sundays from 1:30-3:30pm. An information session is being led by Ann Sherpick and Sandra Greenfield on September 13 following worship. Registration opens on September 6. Please click here to reach out for more info.
Covenant Groups (formerly 'Small Group Ministry') are a meaningful way for both new and long-term South Church congregants to build relationship and deepen spiritually. You join a small group that meets twice monthly from mid-October through May. There is an opportunity in January to revisit your commitment. Sign ups begin each year in September for this deeply connective program. Email: covenantgroups@southchurch-uu.org for more information.
Court Street Yoga - Join us at 73 Court Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30am. There is a suggested donation of $10 per class or $75 per month for all classes. NEW August 5, 2025 - Tuesday evening classes at 5:30pm. For more information, click here! Reach out to Alyssa Murphy at manypennymurphy@gmail.com for more info.
Morning Poems is a weekly spiritual practice for grounding and connection through Poetry. We will be on hiatus for the summer and will return on Septemer 4 at 7:30am on Zoom. Anyone is welcome every Thursday morning. Contact Kirsten at kirsten@southchurch-uu.org for more information. The link to join is the same each week; click here or join on Zoom with meeting ID 8592 070 9438.
The South Church Spiritual Book Group is meeting virtually! They meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month and ALL are invited to participate. Contact Carrie and Alexandra at BookGroupSouthChurch@gmail.com to get the Zoom link to join the discussion. Click HERE for more info.
The Aging with Grace group is a participatory group for people to explore our joys and concerns in the aging process. A safe environment where we laugh and celebrate as well as share topics of concern. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10am.at the Portsmouth Senior Center. Find out more information about Aging with Grace by clicking HERE.
The Knitting Ministry meets the third Sunday of the month at 11:10 am in the Emerson Room, but patterns are available if you would like to knit or crochet at home! Shawl patterns can be found HERE . If you have any questions or if you have completed a shawl, reach out to Jan Marston at jlmarston@comcast.net to arrange for a pick up!
The Men’s Breakfast Group meets early on the second Wednesday morning of every month at 8am at Grlll 28. A reminder email is sent to the group every month. For more information or to join the mailing list, contact Ken Schoman at ayuh.ken@gmail.com
The Women's Breakfast Group meets at 8:30am on the first Wednesday of the month at The Golden Egg. Please RSVP to Laurie Bilby at womensgroup@southchurch-uu.org if you are planning on attending so that reservations can be made.
The South Church Cancer Support Group meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month after Worship in the Emerson Room. If you are a cancer patient, survivor or caretaker, or if you would like to offer emotional or physical support to a patient, please join us. Contact Anne Mackin for more information.
Chant From Different Traditions has been gathering since 2010 to explore the chants and short songs of different spiritual traditions and how we might integrate those into our own spiritual journeys and practices. All are welcome to join us online on the first Sunday of the month on the Portico (if weather allows) or on the balcony at 9:00am. Contact Cathy Okhuysen at cathomusic@gmail.com for the link.
Drop-In Small Group Ministry will be offered on select Sundays this year, stay tuned for more details soon! This offering is similar in format to that of a covenant group, with a topic for the day and a short reading followed by opportunities for each participant to share a reflection and practice active listening for others as they share. A great opportunity to meet new people, and share in a deep conversation.