Our inclusive programming ensures everyone can participate fully in this journey:
– Children’s dedicated morning programs nurture our youngest change-makers through age-appropriate activities and learning
– Afternoon workshops and activities bring all ages together, strengthening our intergenerational community
– Adult workshops and discussion spaces dive deep into justice work and community building
– Shared meals, singing circles, and evening programs weave our community closer

Whether you’re 5 or 95, your voice and presence matter in this gathering. Together, we’ll explore how our UU values call us to shape justice, celebrate our connections, and build the beloved community we envision. Join us as the tides of change rise, bringing new possibilities for transformation through our collective movement.

New This Year: Emerging Adult Circle
Returning Favorites: Tie-dying, Bottle Rockets, Duct Tape Regatta, Art Barn, Variety Show, Social Hour

Theme Talk
Social Action as as Faith Formation (College of Social Justice)
Morning Workshops
Ritual As Theology: Crafting Rituals for Transition and Transformation (Revs. Allison Palm and Heather Concannon)
Do-Re-Mis of Songleading (Jennie Mulqueen)
Afternoon Workshops
Exploring From a New Perspective: an Introduction to Toy Photography (Caitlin Cotter Coillberg)
Collegial Porch Chat Conversations (Cathy Seggel)

Program Fee

$175 per adult

$90 per youth

Room & Board

The rates below are per person for the full length of the conference.

Adults (18+) 

Standard Shared: $1,265 | Standard Single: $1,770

Motel Shared: $1,560 | Motel Single: $2,285 

Youth 

Under 6: Free | 6-11 years: $585 | 12-17 years: $840

Financial Aid

We have one full scholarship available each year, the Rev. Dr. Christine M. Wetzel Memorial Scholarship. More information can be found on the Faith Development Week website.

Boat Schedule

Departure from Portsmouth TBD

Departure from Star Island TBD

Questions?

Visit Faith Development Week’s contact us page if you have questions.