Satellites 26: Full Schedule

Welcome to Satellites 26! Check here for the most up to date listing of everything that’s happening. There’s so much to get involved with so enjoy browsing! (Please note: we’re still making a few tweaks in the run up to the event so make sure to check back once the event starts!)

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2:00pm BST

The summer I turned Christian

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm BST

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What if your coming-of-age story matters to God? Growing up as a girl is messy, and following Jesus doesn’t suddenly make it simple. Inspired by The Summer I Turned Pretty, we’ll explore identity, faith, and why following Jesus was never meant to be about having it all together.

Speakers

Abby Pounce

Abby is a Youth Worker on the local team at Youthscape, where she leads programmes supporting teenage girls across Luton. She’s passionate about seeing the next generation of young women grow in confidence and discover their identity in Jesus.

When she’s not at work, you’ll probably find her in a coffee shop with a good book or catching a sunset by the sea. She’s an unapologetic fangirl, loves talking about all things faith and life - come and say hello... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm BST
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2:30pm BST

What about the rest of creation?

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm BST

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We talk about God being the God of ALL of creation - but we spend so much time thinking about what faith means for humans. So - what if our faith directly informs our actions? This session will think about who God is, how God feels about the world around us, and what living out our faith looks like for animals, plants, and planet Earth. And hopefully notice and remember how connected we are to the world around us.

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Robson Dodd

Robson is part of the Headstrong Mental Wellbeing Team, and runs the Online Alumina Programme for young people struggling with self-harm.

He is a Graduate Psychologist member of the BPS, with a specific interest in self-harm, social connection, behaviour change and how we experience and express stress & emotions. For the last decade, he's been doing different forms of youth work and is passionate about helping young... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm BST
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3:00pm BST

Being a christian in my science class

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm BST

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God loves science and God created science. So why then do Christians seem to give ourselves such a hard time over it? Why are we known for rejecting science? How can we reply to those in our churches and schools who think we should? Come and meet two scientists who will help you to live well for Jesus in the science classroom, at university and in the laboratory.

Speakers

Alison Young

Alison is an astrophysicist at the University of Leeds. She has been fascinated by space since childhood (I have a Brownies Stargazer badge!) and now develops computer models of how planets form. Outside of work, Alison enjoys hillwalking, playing the piano, and sharing cool science... Read More →

Gavin Merrifield

Gavin leads Christians in Science who work to help the Church love and learn more about science and all that God has created. He studied astrophysics at university before ending up researching the hearts of spiders and fish as well as how caterpillars turn into moths. He loves to... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm BST
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3:30pm BST

Can I be friends with Muslims and Sikhs

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm BST

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Speakers

Ulrike Hunt

Ulrike works for The Feast Youth Project in Luton. She is passionate about young people being authentic and confident disciples of Jesus in a diverse and complicated world. She lives with her husband Jason and has four grown up kids.

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm BST
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4:00pm BST

To vote or not to vote?

Saturday August 8, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm BST

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In 2025 the Labour Government pledged to give 16 & 17 year olds in the UK the right to vote in the next general election, while in Scotland and Wales young people 16 or over can already vote in local elections. But does voting really make any difference in our political system? If you do decide to vote how do you choose who to vote for? What’s the difference between the general and local elections, is one more important than the other? Why do we get the politicians we do? Is it all really as divided as it seems? Join us for a whistle-stop tour of how taking an interest in politics can lead to positive change and why your voices as a younger generation are important for the future of our democracy.

Speakers

Gemma Madle

Gemma has been a local Councillor on both her Borough and Town Councils since Spring 2023 but has been involved in voluntary youth and community development work in her small town in Gloucestershire for over 15 years. She is currently leading on a project for her town to gain access... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm BST
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4:30pm BST

Drawing as prayer

Saturday August 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

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Speakers

Lauren Windle

Lauren Windle is a journalist, presenter, public speaker and author of two books: Notes on Feminism: Being a woman in a Church led by men and Notes on Love: Being single and dating in a marriage obsessed Church. She is published in Vogue, Marie Claire, Church Times, Premier Christianity and others. Lauren has been clean and sober from drug and alcohol addiction for ten incredible years, thanks to Jesus... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
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