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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

Kids groups registration

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

Head to the Kids venue to meet the wonderful Kids team. If you haven't already registered your child/children using the online form, you can come along and get the link to do so from the Satellites Kids or Satell-Mites venue in the Clubhouse.

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

Kids

6:30pm BST

Satellites Kids Launch Party and movie screening

Thursday August 6, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST

We’re kicking things off with games, a praise party and a film showing of 'The Magic Faraway Tree'.

Thursday August 6, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

She's the undisputed queen of the Satellites chat show, and she's back with more guests, more surprises, and more comedy songs from sidekick Charles. Join Lauren as she meets our speakers, grills them on complex issues of theology and/or their Tesco Meal Deal order, and puts your questions to them too. Our pro tip: never leave before the end!

Speakers

Jeronne Rudder

Jeronne is a pastor, theologian, speaker, and all-around Bible nerd who is passionate about seeing people live lives shaped by love and justice. He is the founder of Uhambo The Journey, an online video Bible study resource aimed at helping individuals understand the Bible for themselves... Read More →

Rachel Gardner

Rachel Gardner has been working with young people for more than two decades and has authored several books, including The Girl De-Construction Project, Cherished, Rise and The Dating Dilemma. Her latest book The Sex Thing re-imagines ways for the church to engage emerging generations... Read More →

Jamie Walker

Jamie works for the Youth Catalyst Project in Guildford where he leads the Worship and Mission Team. He’s trying desperately to complete the World Cup sticker book so let him know if you have swaps!

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 →

Artists

Charles Merritt

Charles works for Youthscape as Innovation and Resources Developer and also heads up Satellites Kids. In his spare time, he writes comedy songs about everything from public toilets to cheese (because why not?).

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

10:30am BST

Satellites Kids - Morning Session

Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST

It's time to Look Up! We begin our morning sessions exploring space and the vastness of God's creation. Expect main stage mayhem, worship, and workshops - oh and the return of everyone's favourite 'evil' scientist...

Please don't pick up your children before 12:45pm so they can take part in all the planned activities!

Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

2:00pm BST

Can God heal others through me?

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

Speakers

Chloe Swart

Dr Chloe Swart is the National Director for Alpha UK. In 2021 she completed her doctorate studying ‘Healing Miracles in Wales’ and is the author of ‘605 Everyday Miracles’. She lives in Swansea with her husband and daughter and serves at Cornerstone Church.

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

What does God think about my sexuality?

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

Many Bible-believing Christians comes to very different conclusions about what God and the Bible has to say about our sexuality. So what are some of the things we can all agree on? And how can we invite God to be part of our sexuality and relationships, just like he might be involved in every other part of our lives?

Speakers

Kate Middleton

(Rev Dr) Kate Middleton is an Anglican priest who is passionate about helping people find hope, live life well and realise how much God loves them. As well as being a priest, Kate is a psychologist who helps people understand how their minds and emotions work. Expect to hear her talk... Read More →

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

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Pilates & Psalms

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

If you prefer to connect with God whilst moving, come along for a 45 minute pilates session as we focus on one of the Psalms. Open for all levels.

Speakers

Gen Rylett

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

Workshop

6:30pm BST

Satellites Kids evening session: Scavenger Hunt!

Friday August 7, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST

We'll have a time of worship before heading off to do a scavenger hunt. Followed by a showing of 'Zootropolis 2'

Friday August 7, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Friday August 7, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

Late Night with Lauren is back - and it's better than ever. This year, alongside occasional appearances from Lauren's evergreen comedy sidekick Charles, we'll also be showcasing some of the best young talent on site (Auditions on day 2).

Tonight hear from influencer and TV personality Sacha Jones, Caffe Zero host Tom, Satellites founder Martin and tonight's main session speaker, Laura Hancock!

Speakers

Tom Clark

Tom’s originally from Wigan and has spent the last 17 years working as a youth worker in a wide range of settings. He recently finished his curacy at Lambeth Palace, where he was part of the Archbishop’s Reconciliation Team. He’s now the Churches and Networks Consultant for... 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 →

Laura Hancock

Laura is the National Ministries Director at Youth for Christ overseeing Youth for Christ’s outreach and evangelism teams. Laura is a gifted communicator with a deep passion for young people and evangelism. With a heart dedicated to nurturing and inspiring the next generation.

Sacha Jones

Sacha Jones was a contestant on the 2024 edition of Married at First Sight UK. She's since become a Christian and shares her faith powerfully on social media.

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 →

Friday August 7, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

10:30am BST

Satellites Kids - Morning Session

Saturday August 8, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST

Look Up! We take a look at God's fondest creations - us! We'll explore this with the usual main stage mayhem, worship, and workshops.

Please don't pick up your children before 12:45pm so they can take part in all the planned activities!

Saturday August 8, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

2:00pm BST

Understanding addiction - how does faith help?

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

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 →

Kate Middleton

(Rev Dr) Kate Middleton is an Anglican priest who is passionate about helping people find hope, live life well and realise how much God loves them. As well as being a priest, Kate is a psychologist who helps people understand how their minds and emotions work. Expect to hear her talk... Read More →

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

Curry and Storytelling

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

Come and hear keynote speaker Joash share stories of Jesus and justice... while cooking a curry that you'll be able to try!

*ALLERGEN NOTE*
Everything available for tasting will be gluten and dairy free, and will not contain any peanuts.
Please DO NOT try the food Joash cooks in this session if you have or suspect to have allergies to any of the below ingredients:

Indian spice mix: Coriander, Cumin etc
Chicken
Shallots / onions
Curry Leaves
Fenugreek Seeds
Mustard Seeds
Coconut Milk
Ginger Garlic paste
Fresh Coriander
Basmati Rice
Peas

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 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Clubhouse

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Dance Workshop

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

Back by popular demand! If you love dance - this session will give you the perfect opportunity to show off your moves and learn some new ones.

Speakers

Hannah Gerrard

Hannah Gerrard is a professional dancer, performer, artist and teacher who has performed across Europe with prestigious companies including the Ukrainian Classical Ballet, Ballet Do Douro (Portugal), The London Ballet Company and Soundscape (Denmark). Hannah has a passion for using... Read More →

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

Workshop

6:30pm BST

Satellites Kids evening session: Scaffe Madness

Saturday August 8, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST

We'll kick off with worship before heading over to Scaffe for some fun and games! Followed by a showing of 'GOAT'.

Saturday August 8, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

Late Night with Lauren is back - and it's better than ever. This year, alongside occasional appearances from Lauren's evergreen comedy sidekick Charles, we'll also be showcasing some of the best young talent on site (Auditions on day 2).

Tonight Lauren is joined by two of our main session speakers -Dez and Xenia - and international Girl Boss Lisette.

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 →

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 →

Xenia James

Xenia is a social media content creator, presenter and historian. She creates content on Caribbean culture and history on TikTok and has been a presenter for The Way UK. She has also worked with The Black Curriculum and Alpha Youth and studies International History at LSE.

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 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

10:30am BST

Satellites Kids - Morning Session

Sunday August 9, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST

Look Up! We'll be looking at Jesus and how he shows us how much he cares about us. We'll explore this through our workshops, worship and more!

Please don't pick up your children before 12:45pm so they can take part in all the planned activities!

Sunday August 9, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

2:00pm BST

Day in the life of a persecuted Christian

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

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

Who's shaping you? God or the Algorithms?

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

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 →

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

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Pilates & Psalms

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

If you prefer to connect with God whilst moving, come along for a 45 minute pilates session as we focus on one of the Psalms. Open for all levels.

Speakers

Gen Rylett

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

Workshop

6:30pm BST

Satellites Kids - Silent Disco

Sunday August 9, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST

We'll have our usual time of worship before launching into a dance off - silent style! Followed by a showing of 'Hoppers'.

Sunday August 9, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

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

Late Night with Lauren is back - and it's better than ever. This year, alongside occasional appearances from Lauren's evergreen comedy sidekick Charles, we'll also be showcasing some of the best young talent on site (Auditions on day 2).

This evening promises to be a riot - with internationally acclaimed author and speaker Joash P Thomas on the panel, alongside hosts Lucy and Emmanuel. Don't miss it!

Speakers

Lucy Rae

Lucy has been a youth worker for many years and now oversees Spear centres along the south coast, working with young people facing barriers to education, employment or training. When not working with young people she’s reading books, browsing charity shops and praying in getting... Read More →

Emmanuel Ndambala

Emmanuel Ndambala is the Young Leaders Programme Lead for the Church of England, He is also a musician and communicator who leads with joy and loves seeing people grow in their God-given purpose and identity.

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 →

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 →

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

10:30am BST

Satellites Kids - Morning Session

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST

Look Up! Our final morning session together will be exploring how we can look after the planet through our worship, workshops and usual fun and chaos!

Please don't pick up your children before 12:45pm so they can take part in all the planned activities!

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids

2:00pm BST

Where is your treasure?

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

Jesus tells us that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” What we do with the money (and stuff) we have is closely connected to what, or who, we love. So how can we use what we have for Jesus? The choices we make about how we get and spend money, and where it goes in the meantime, can set patterns for our whole lives. What else does Jesus have to say about money? How can our approach to money help us think about the things we care about – living in fair and safe communities, and taking care of nature, for example? Come and unpack what the Bible has to say and what it might look like in practice in the 21st century to follow Jesus with our money.

Speakers

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards is Executive Director of the JustMoney Movement, leading the organisation as it equips Christians and churches to use money in ways that build a fairer, greener society. She brings over twenty years of experience in advocacy on global justice issues, previously co-leading... Read More →

Peter Nevins

Born and raised in the US, I moved to Surrey in 2011 with my wife and four kids, and am now a Vicar and foster carer here. I love mission and ministry! Having earned several degrees in the US and UK in biblical studies, theology, and ministry, I have taught and lectured across the... Read More →

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

Sessions

3:15pm BST

Challenge time: Impossible Faith (workshop & games)

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

Ever used the phrase, “that’s impossible” or said, “I could never do that”? At some point, we’ve all felt out of our depth - we might have even said that sometimes our faith feels impossible.
Did you know there are places in the world where being a Christian is seemingly impossible; millions of Christians face terrible persecution just for believing in Jesus. But, with God, all things are possible, and the church remains alive, active, and in some places, is even growing.
Join us and try to complete a series of impossible challenges and get inspired by the incredible stories of Christians like Zaid*, Brother Andrew, and Mama Kwama, who, in choosing to follow Jesus, have seen God do impossible and amazing things!
*Names changed for security reasons

Speakers

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 →

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.

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

Workshop

4:30pm BST

Dance Workshop

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

Back by popular demand! If you love dance - this session will give you the perfect opportunity to show off your moves and learn some new ones.

Speakers

Hannah Gerrard

Hannah Gerrard is a professional dancer, performer, artist and teacher who has performed across Europe with prestigious companies including the Ukrainian Classical Ballet, Ballet Do Douro (Portugal), The London Ballet Company and Soundscape (Denmark). Hannah has a passion for using... Read More →

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

Workshop

6:30pm BST

Satellites Kids evening session: The Masked Singer

Monday August 10, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST

It's the last night of Satellites and we'll be having a special evening of fun and games, including our very own version of the Masked Singer and finishing the night watching 'Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up'.

Monday August 10, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse

Kids