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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!)

2:00pm BST

Canopy is open

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST

This is the perfect place to hang out if you need a bit of space to recharge during the week, as well as hosting content around looking after your mental wellbeing. Also home to The Reading Lawn - a quieter space to chill with a book...bring your own or dive into one of the books or magazines on offer.

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST
Canopy

Venues

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Every evening Canopy will be open for a chilled and simple drop-in – Whether you want to sit and chat with us or others; Take part in some activities, play games or just relax after a long day – you’re welcome here!

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Journalling

Friday August 7, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST

Join the Canopy team to discover today's passage through self-led journalling, creative and writing activities. Sit in our space quietly, use our resources, ask us questions or bring a group and explore the activities together.

Speakers

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 →

Friday August 7, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Canopy

Orbit

2:00pm BST

Build your Brave - practical tools for managing anxiety this week and beyond

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

Come and try some easy and practical strategies to turn down the volume on our anxiety levels.

We'll be taking inspiration from Youthscape's Brave Journal, and getting hands-on with some useful tools to help 'Build our Brave'.

Whether you're feeling anxious about being at Satellites, or want tips for managing anxiety through the year, you'll leave this session feeling encouraged and equipped. (Youth leaders also welcome for tools to help your young people)

Speakers

Claire Banham

Founder & Director, Haven Hope

Claire is Founder & Director of Haven Hope, a charitable project based in St Albans, that helps young people build their sense of calm and mental strength. She has been supporting churches across Hertfordshire as both a volunteer and paid youth worker for a ridiculously long time... Read More →

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

Is anger good or bad?

Friday August 7, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST

Is anger, a gift from God or a bad emotion to subdue?
What do we think of the advice that says: “If someone hits you – make sure you hit them harder!”
Could anger be Godly or ungodly?

Come to a workshop with loads of tools to help yourself manage your anger.

Speakers

Juls Haddow

50% Austrian, 50% English, 50% Monk, 100% Youth Worker.
As a youth worker I have worked with inner city gangs, night clubs, prisons, homeless shelters, church youth groups, village youth groups and in schools. Experience in and on subjects around mental health, drug addiction, anxiety, emotions, self-harm, anger management and the gene... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Canopy

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Friday August 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Come and take a moment at the end of the afternoon to pause and reflect on what God's said today. Either join the Silent Book Club on the Reading Lawn, use the Journaling resources or bring your own reflective activities.

Friday August 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Friday August 7, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Every evening Canopy will be open for a chilled and simple drop-in – Whether you want to sit and chat with us or others; Take part in some activities, play games or just relax after a long day – you’re welcome here!

Friday August 7, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Journalling

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST

Join the Canopy team to discover today's passage through self-led journalling, creative and writing activities. Sit in our space quietly, use our resources, ask us questions or bring a group and explore the activities together.

Speakers

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 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Canopy

Orbit

2:00pm BST

Good Grief - the things no one tells you about loss

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

Loss is part of every human story, but we rarely talk about it. Whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a friendship, family breakdown, disappointment, change, or simply life not turning out as expected, loss can leave us feeling confused, isolated and unsure of what comes next. In this honest and practical session, Dez Johnston explores what grief really looks like, how we learn to live through difficult seasons, and where hope can be found when life changes unexpectedly. Together we'll look at how to navigate loss ourselves and how to become the kind of friend who knows how to walk alongside others when they are hurting.

Speakers

Dez Johnston

Dez Johnston is Strategic Project Lead for Alpha International and former Director of Youth for Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. An ordained Baptist minister, he has led pioneering work among young people and in communities facing significant deprivation in Scotland.He is... Read More →

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

Arguing well: Navigating the Drama Jungle

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST

We're exploring our inner wild, to understand where our instincts lead us in an argument or conflict situation.

Whether you tend to bite like a shark or hide in your shell like a turtle, you'll discover how to play to your natural strengths. Walk away with insider strategies to decode other people's vibes and handle everyday drama like a pro.

Speakers

Claire Banham

Founder & Director, Haven Hope

Claire is Founder & Director of Haven Hope, a charitable project based in St Albans, that helps young people build their sense of calm and mental strength. She has been supporting churches across Hertfordshire as both a volunteer and paid youth worker for a ridiculously long time... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Canopy

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

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

Come and take a moment at the end of the afternoon to pause and reflect on what God's said today. Either join the Silent Book Club on the Reading Lawn, use the Journaling resources or bring your own reflective activities.

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

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Every evening Canopy will be open for a chilled and simple drop-in – Whether you want to sit and chat with us or others; Take part in some activities, play games or just relax after a long day – you’re welcome here!

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Journalling

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST

Join the Canopy team to discover today's passage through self-led journalling, creative and writing activities. Sit in our space quietly, use our resources, ask us questions or bring a group and explore the activities together.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Canopy

Orbit

2:00pm BST

The Future Fits: Ethical Fashion and You

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

Every day, we make choices about what we wear. But have you ever stopped to think about who made your clothes? This interactive seminar explores the hidden stories behind the global fashion industry and challenges us to consider how our faith connects with what we buy. Whether you're passionate about ethical fashion or you've never really thought about it before, come along and join the conversation.

Speakers

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 →

Orla Moxon

Orla is the Youth Engagement Officer at BMS World Mission. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation to be mission minded and care for God’s creation. Orla loves clothes and has always been interested in expressing who she is in what she wears. As part of Orla’s role... Read More →

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

We're going on an Awe Walk!

Sunday August 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST

Take the chance to experience the awe and wonder of the world in a different way. Be in nature, slow down and connect with the forest. We’ll be heading for a guided walk through a wee grove on site, where we can notice and pay attention to the world around us - learning to slow down, calm and relax while we do it! The group size will need to be capped at 30 young people so arrive on time to secure your spot (We'll run a second session if there's lots who can't get into this session). And Youth leaders you're really welcome to join too.

Speakers

Kirsty Mauritz

Kirsty Mauritz is a qualified Forest Bathing+ Guide. She loves being in nature and finds the scientific evidence about the way this benefits our physical and emotional wellbeing fascinating. She also paints, creates, prays and walks the dog.

Sunday August 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Canopy

Workshop

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Come and take a moment at the end of the afternoon to pause and reflect on what God's said today. Either join the Silent Book Club on the Reading Lawn, use the Journaling resources or bring your own reflective activities.

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Every evening Canopy will be open for a chilled and simple drop-in – Whether you want to sit and chat with us or others; Take part in some activities, play games or just relax after a long day – you’re welcome here!

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Journalling

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST

Join the Canopy team to discover today's passage through self-led journalling, creative and writing activities. Sit in our space quietly, use our resources, ask us questions or bring a group and explore the activities together.

Speakers

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 →

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Canopy

Orbit

2:00pm BST

Building Balance in Digital Health

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

This workshop will be covering everything digital health from navigating and preparing for the upcoming social media ban for under-16’s to exploring the effects of social media on Gen Z.

Speakers

Sandeep Louise

Sandeep Louise is the Founder of ‘The Dive Project’ which helps younger generations and parents have a healthier digital life, is a youth worker at her local church and a media extraordinaire in her day job. She hosts her own radio show with Premier Gospel; ‘Saturdays with Sandeep... Read More →

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

Help! I stuggle with low mood

Monday August 10, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST

Whether we call it feel low, depression, sadness, or melancholy - we all feel it from time to time.
But when it lingers, sticks or begins to weigh us down what can we do? What’s the difference? And what do we need to watch for?

This session will explore what we can do when we feel low, how we can help others (or get help from others) and how philosophers and mystics have wrestled with the question: What can we do with low mood?

Speakers

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 →

Monday August 10, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Canopy

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Monday August 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Come and take a moment at the end of the afternoon to pause and reflect on what God's said today. Either join the Silent Book Club on the Reading Lawn, use the Journaling resources or bring your own reflective activities.

Monday August 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Monday August 10, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Every evening Canopy will be open for a chilled and simple drop-in – Whether you want to sit and chat with us or others; Take part in some activities, play games or just relax after a long day – you’re welcome here!

Monday August 10, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities