BridgeWeek

What is BridgeWeek?

At Portland Seminary, our goal is to learn in an environment of relationship with faculty and peers. The five-day BridgeWeek is the setting where interesting conversations, rich friendships with your cohort, deep learning, spiritual growth, and fun happen! And when it comes to bonding with your faculty and classmates, nothing compares to the BridgeWeek gathering each September. All master's and certificate students participate in the experience.

BridgeWeek is held Thursday, Sept. 11 through Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.

What do we do at BridgeWeek?

5 seminary students at the bowling alley

We gather together for:

Cohort-based learning and reflection
Friendship and community over shared meals
Worship and formational practices
Inspiring engagement with faculty and guest speakers

Seminary students eating together outside around a fire pit at night

Where Will We Stay?

Lodging is provided for BridgeWeek participants at a nearby hotel arranged by Portland Seminary. You'll stay with your cohort, which helps build community beyond the classroom and makes it easy to join morning prayers, shared meals, and evening gatherings. Hotel accommodations are included in your program fees—no separate booking required!

Please note: For master's program students who started in 2023 or earlier, lodging is not included in the BridgeWeek fee. Please refer to the "Is There a Cost?" section for details regarding your specific program. If lodging is not included, you will be responsible for making your own arrangements.

Is There a Cost?

There is a fee for each BridgeWeek that covers supplies, most meals, and other event costs. Lodging is included for some students, depending on their program and start date:

Masters program students
- Started program in 2024 or later: $2,000
  - Includes lodging
- Started program in 2023 or earlier: $1,000
  - Lodging not included
Spiritual director certification students starting in 2025: $2,150
- Includes lodging and additional in-person work with spiritual directors

Students are responsible for making their travel arrangements.

Meg Harmon

MA in Spiritual Formation student (2019 cohort)

BridgeWeek is one of the best reasons to choose Portland Seminary over other online programs. It forms valuable connections that will last a lifetime.

Questions?

Mollie Henkelman

Program Coordinator, Seminary Masters Programs

503-554-6035

mhenkelman@georgefox.edu