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Nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating the worth and dignity of all people, inspiring one another to act on our faith in the larger community.

Welcome! Please come and explore the rich spiritual and community life of South Church

Our Unitarian Universalist community offers an open search for spiritual fulfillment, meaning, and belonging. Thought-provoking worship, social justice, environmental activism, arts, music and a warm welcome are just some of what you’ll find at South Church. Come in and explore! - Revs. Lauren & Chris

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New to South Church?

Find your spiritual home in a multi-generational community of warm fellowship, fulfilling learning, and good works.

Explore South Church through our website or, better still, join us for a Sunday morning service to see who we are and what we value. Greet the ministers at the front door and worship with us in the sanctuary as we draw on many faith traditions to explore what we believe and why.

Religious Education

For families with children, our religious education program starts at pre-school and goes up to age 18. Our nursery offers skilled child care to new parents. Please click HERE for the latest news from our Director of Religious Education, Kirsten Hunter.

Questions? Contact our ministers or director of religious education to schedule a visit. We look forward to welcoming you!

Email Revs. Lauren & Chris with questions

Watch Chris and Lauren's current video announcement

Sunday Services

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We have two services: 9:00 am and 11:00 am through May 20, 2018.

We have one service at 10:00 am from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2018, and will return to 2 services on September 9.

Our church is located in downtown Portsmouth at 292 State Street, and our staff offices are located at 73 Court Street in Portsmouth.

Our offices are open Tuesday through Friday from 9am-2pm.

Ministerial Sabbatical

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The purpose of a ministerial sabbatical is to provide a period of refreshment and renewal for both the ministers and the congregation. Revs Lauren and Chris are planning a joint, four month sabbatical period beginning on January 29 and lasting to June 3, 2018. Learn more about the sabbatical.

Pocket Garden Tour

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This year marks the 29th (yes, 29th!) annual Pocket Garden Tour of Portsmouth! Click HERE for more information, and check back for updates!

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Weddings and Rentals at South Church

Weddings at South Church

Are you looking for a unique and historic location for your upcoming wedding, meeting or live performance? Located in beautiful downtown Portsmouth, South Church is one of the seacoast area’s premier rental facilities.

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Our Mission

At South Church, we nurture spiritual growth through worship, learning and community; we celebrate the worth and dignity of all people; and we inspire one another to act on our faith in the larger community.