Join us for our 5th annual all-inclusive retreat on Star Island
An All Ages/Family Vacation With A Purpose
Building Bridges is an all-ages, light-hearted, and inclusive seven-day conference grounded in Unitarian Universalist values. We celebrate diversity, freedom of exploration, and a sense of wonder. Our mission is to forge and strengthen the connections between our families and conferees-new and old.
All are welcome to join us as we spend a week enjoying the beauty of Star Island, located off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, while exploring and connecting with our spirituality, ourselves, and each other.
Building Bridges strives to have something for everyone, and we encourage folks to participate as much or as little as they would like. During morning programming, adults can choose between our TWO workshops, Art as Spiritual Practice or Social Justice as Spiritual Practice. Each afternoon, adults will also have the option to explore other spiritual practices such as a crystal workshop, yoga, meditation, dance, music, etc.
We also offer youth (0-17) and young adult (18-24) programming in the mornings and childcare for kids 0-5 in the afternoons. Mornings in our youth and young adult programs are spent with group bonding, telling stories, singing, laughing, and enjoying nature on both land and sea, including island field trips to the Marine Lab, Music Barn, Art Barn, beach, and neighboring islands.
Meet the 2024 Leadership Team
(Pictured below from left to right)
April Rosario - Conference Co Chair & Youth Director
Chris Rosario - Conference Co- Chair & Events Director
Lori McNally -Registrar & Social Justice as Spiritual Practice Workshop Co-Leader
Liv Radue - Young Adult Program Director
David LaBrie - Fundraising Coordinator
Beth Manchester-Howell - Social Justice as Spiritual Practice Workshop Co Leader
Missy Schortmann - Arts as Spiritual Practice Workshop Leader
April Rosario - Conference Co Chair & Youth Director
Chris Rosario - Conference Co- Chair & Events Director
Lori McNally -Registrar & Social Justice as Spiritual Practice Workshop Co-Leader
Liv Radue - Young Adult Program Director
David LaBrie - Fundraising Coordinator
Beth Manchester-Howell - Social Justice as Spiritual Practice Workshop Co Leader
Missy Schortmann - Arts as Spiritual Practice Workshop Leader
This year’s registration will start January 15, 2024. Please contact Building Bridges registrar Lori McNally with any questions at lmcnally722@gmail.com