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Satellites 26

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!)

4:15pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Thursday August 6, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Welcome to the one space at Satellites created exclusively for youth leaders. Whether you need a great coffee, a moment to breathe, fresh ideas, or simply somewhere to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of youth ministry, this is your place.

Begin the day with quiet contemplative prayer and a short youth leaders’ briefing to help you know what to expect for the day ahead – all while enjoying a free pastry.
Throughout the day, join our daily seminar, catch up with friends old and new, or simply take some time to rest. There’s a sofa with your name on it.

Thursday August 6, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

4:30pm BST

Youth leaders briefing - Welcome to Satellites

Thursday August 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm BST

Youthscape Central

If you're a youth leader, come and join us for a short introduction to the festival, hear a little about our vision, and find out how we approach ministry.

In this half-hour meeting you'll hear from the festival founder about what we're focussing on this year, learn about our comprehensive youth leader programme, and learn about our approach to prayer at Satellites from the head of our pastoral team. We'll also take any questions you may have.

Speakers

Alex Drew

I’m Alex, I’ve been a part of Youthscape since 2010 with a few years in Australia. I am Director of Training, helping resource the church in their training and formation of Youth Leaders. My husband and I planted a church 13 years ago for young adults, which continues today and... Read More →

Martin Saunders

Martin has been working with young people and their leaders for over two decades, and is the author of a number of books - including The Man You’re Made to Be, We Are Satellites and Signal Fire. As well as working on Satellites, he also helps to lead Youthscape. He's married to... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:45pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Youth leaders can drop in for coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks and enjoy a chat.

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:00am BST

Youthscape Central is open

Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST

Youthscape Central

First caffeine available on site! Come and grab a tea or coffee before the contemplative prayer session and briefing for the day begins at 8.15am.

Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

8:15am BST

Youth leader briefing and Contemplative prayer

Friday August 7, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST

Youthscape Central

Join us for breakfast, important information about the day ahead and also our traditional moment of contemplative prayer led by Stephen Hoyland of the Jesuit Institute. This mornings briefing and breakfast treat is sponsored by the Church of Englands 30K Project.

Speakers

Nicky Smith

Rev Nicky Smith is the Project Lead for the 30k Project. Before ordination, Nicky worked as a nurse in the emergency department and in medical research. Since ordination, she has served in cities and urban estates, internationally working in Southeast Asia and now in the dispersed... Read More →

Stephen Hoyland

I am Stephen Hoyland and I work for the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order that specialises in retreat work. I began working life as a school teacher and moved on to becoming a university chaplain. Nowadays I visit a lot of universities to run retreats in daily life for students... Read More →

Becca Willett

Friday August 7, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

1:30pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Are you a youth leader in need of some caffeine? Come and grab a coffee, tea and snacks from some friendly faces at Youthscape Central

Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

2:00pm BST

Youth Leader session: How can we make brave faith everyday faith?

Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST

[This session is for leaders]
Brave faith isn’t always easy, especially for a generation that can be courageous one minute and anxious the next. As youth leaders, we get the joy of fanning into flame the God‑given gifts in our young people and cheering them on as they learn to be bold right where they are… even when it feels totally impossible. With inspiring stories from believers in the persecuted church, in this seminar the Open Doors team will dig into the HOW of helping young people take risks, step out in confidence, and choose brave, impossible faith in their everyday lives.

Speakers

Josh Devaraj

Open Doors

Josh is a part of the Open Doors Youth team, where he regularly visits youth groups to share stories of impossible faith from places where following Jesus costs the most.

Grace Okutubo

Open Doors Youth

Grace is a part of the Open Doors Youth team where she has the privilege of sharing stories of impossible faith from Christians who are risking it all to follow Jesus. She has a real passion for story telling and for young people to find their voice and realise that their story m... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Theatre

Youthscape Central, Youth Leader talks

3:15pm BST

Find Out More About... LyCiG Youth

Friday August 7, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm BST

Youthscape Central

Thinking about how your church could grow a thriving ministry with young people? Come along to Youthscape Central for a chat about LyCiG Youth – a practical, inspiring training programme designed to help churches develop a clear vision for young people and build sustainable, context-specific youth ministry. Whether you're just beginning to explore youth ministry or looking to grow what you already have, come and hear about what’s involved, some stories from churches that have taken part, and find out how LyCiG Youth could support your church, deanery or diocese. Just turn up and we’ll provide the snacks!

Speakers

Martha Inch

Martha is a Chaplain at the University of Exeter and part of the National Church Training team at Youthscape. She is an ordained priest who loves exploring how we grow closer to Jesus and become more like him. Outside of work, you'll usually find her out walking or running with her... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:45pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Friday August 7, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Youth leaders can drop in for coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks and enjoy a chat.

Friday August 7, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:00am BST

Youthscape Central is open

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST

Youthscape Central

First caffeine available on site! Come and grab a tea or coffee before the contemplative prayer session and briefing for the day begins at 8.15am

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

8:15am BST

Youth leader briefing & contemplative prayer

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST

Youthscape Central

Join us for breakfast, important information about the day ahead and also our traditional moment of contemplative prayer led by Stephen Hoyland of the Jesuit Institute. This mornings briefing and breakfast treat is sponsored by Scripture Union.

Speakers

Stephen Hoyland

I am Stephen Hoyland and I work for the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order that specialises in retreat work. I began working life as a school teacher and moved on to becoming a university chaplain. Nowadays I visit a lot of universities to run retreats in daily life for students... Read More →

Becca Willett

Mr Prince

Mr Prince is passionate about young people getting to know Jesus and living life to the full. He’s been around a while and done a few different things, including founding UK Hip Hop Crew 29th Chapter; he currently works for Scripture Union, where he heads up the ministry across... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

1:30pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Saturday August 8, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Are you a youth leader in need of some caffeine? Come and grab a coffee, tea and snacks from some friendly faces at Youthscape Central

Saturday August 8, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

2:00pm BST

Youth Leader Session: Practicing Justice with Young People

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST

[This session is for leaders]

Speakers

Joash P Thomas

Father Joash is a Masala Chai theologian, challenging the Church and world towards justice & peacemaking. Drawing from his St. Thomas Indian Christian roots and an ancient, Jesus-centred and
justice-oriented understanding of Scripture, Fr. Joash helps audiences reimagine a faith t... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Theatre

Youthscape Central, Youth Leader talks

3:15pm BST

Find Out More About... Youthscape Essentials

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm BST

Youthscape Central

Thinking about how to grow your volunteer youth leaders? Drop in to Youthscape Central for a free snack and an informal chat about Youthscape Essentials – our practical, engaging training programme designed for every volunteer youth leader, whether they’re just starting out or looking to grow in confidence.

Come and explore what the course covers, see the resources for yourself, and find out how you can bring Youthscape Essentials to your church or network. No booking needed – just pop in, grab a snack, and say hello.

Speakers

Gillian Austin

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:45pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Youth leaders can drop in for coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks and enjoy a chat.

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:00am BST

Youthscape Central is open

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST

Youthscape Central

First caffeine available on site! Come and grab a tea or coffee before the contemplative prayer session and briefing for the day begins at 8.15am

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

8:15am BST

Youth leader briefing & Contemplative prayer

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST

Youthscape Central

This morning's breakfast treats and leader briefing are hosted by Fusion.

Have you ever wanted to explore spiritual practices but never been able to? We have created an opportunity to come and deepen your prayer life. Every morning our daily briefing will be followed by a different form of contemplative prayer led by Stephen Hoyland of the Jesuit Institute.

Speakers

Stephen Hoyland

I am Stephen Hoyland and I work for the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order that specialises in retreat work. I began working life as a school teacher and moved on to becoming a university chaplain. Nowadays I visit a lot of universities to run retreats in daily life for students... Read More →

Becca Willett

Josh Hayward

Fusion

Josh lives in Bristol and works for a movement called fusion. Fusion is a charity that believes every student has the opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Josh is committed to helping others come to know Jesus, he is excited to invite and equip them to take... Read More →

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

1:30pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Sunday August 9, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Are you a youth leader in need of some caffeine? Come and grab a coffee, tea and snacks from some friendly faces at Youthscape Central

Sunday August 9, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

2:00pm BST

Youth Leader Session: ''Jesus is mansplaining'' lessons from the Troubling Jesus Research

Sunday August 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST

[This session is for leaders]
What happens when young people read the bible without being told what they’re supposed to think? The Troubling Jesus research discovered that many of Jesus’ words and actions raise difficult questions—and that’s not something to avoid. What if those moments of discomfort are where discipleship happens? Join us as we explore the findings from Troubling Jesus (Translating God Part 3), and discover practical tools and resources from Youthscape to help you read Scripture alongside young people, creating space for honest questions, deeper faith, and mutual transformation.

Speakers

Jemimah Allen

Jemimah is Youthscape's Director of Resources and Youth Work. She's been involved in youth ministry for over a decade, including running a local youth work charity in London, and pioneering Youthscape's work in Luton. She's married to Matt and they have a baby, Zeke, who already shares... Read More →

Hannah Bowden

Hannah is Head of Research at Youthscape - this means she can nerd out by constantly learning and listening to people stories and experiences! She lives with her husband, Lewis, her dog, Luna, and cat, Tango.

Sunday August 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Theatre

Youthscape Central, Youth Leader talks

8:45pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Youth leaders can drop in for coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks and enjoy a chat.

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

8:00am BST

Youthscape Central is open

Monday August 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST

Youthscape Central

First caffeine available on site! Come and grab a tea or coffee before the contemplative prayer session and briefing for the day begins at 8.15am

Monday August 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

8:15am BST

Youth leader briefing & Contemplative prayer

Monday August 10, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST

Youthscape Central

Join us for breakfast, important information about the day ahead and also our traditional moment of contemplative prayer led by Stephen Hoyland of the Jesuit Institute. This mornings briefing and breakfast treat is sponsored by Christians in Science.

Speakers

Stephen Hoyland

I am Stephen Hoyland and I work for the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order that specialises in retreat work. I began working life as a school teacher and moved on to becoming a university chaplain. Nowadays I visit a lot of universities to run retreats in daily life for students... Read More →

Becca Willett

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 →

Monday August 10, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

1:30pm BST

Youthscape Central is open

Monday August 10, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST

Youthscape Central

Are you a youth leader in need of some caffeine? Come and grab a coffee, tea and snacks from some friendly faces at Youthscape Central

Monday August 10, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central

Audience 18+

2:00pm BST

Youth Leader Session: Helping Young People Love the Church Without Ignoring Its Brokenness

Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST

[This session is for leaders]\
Church scandals. Leadership failures. Church hurt. Many young people are wondering whether the Church is still worth trusting - many youth leaders are too. How do we acknowledge real hurt without surrendering to cynicism? Together we'll explore how to help young people love Jesus and His Church with a resilient faith that can withstand disappointment and discover a vision of the Church that's honest about its brokenness, confident in its hope, and worth loving, trusting, and helping to build.

Speakers

Lisette Fraser

Lisette Fraser is a Dutch-Canadian pastor, leader, and communicator with more than 25 years of ministry experience serving churches and young people across several countries. She is passionate about helping churches and leaders imagine what's possible, cultivate healthy ministry... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Theatre

Youthscape Central, Youth Leader talks

3:15pm BST

Find out more about… The Confirmation Course

Monday August 10, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm BST

Youthscape Central

Looking to beyond Satellites and thinking about running a confirmation course in your church? Drop in to Youthscape Central for a free snack and an informal chat about ‘Confirmation' – a flexible, engaging resource designed to help young people explore the Christian faith, prepare for confirmation, and ask life’s big questions together.

Come and discover how the course works, explore the sessions and resources for yourself, and find out how you can use ‘Confirmation' in your own church or context.

Speakers

Jemimah Allen

Jemimah is Youthscape's Director of Resources and Youth Work. She's been involved in youth ministry for over a decade, including running a local youth work charity in London, and pioneering Youthscape's work in Luton. She's married to Matt and they have a baby, Zeke, who already shares... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm BST
Youthscape Central

Youthscape Central