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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!)

9:00pm BST

Movie: Project Hail Mary

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST

Imagine waking up from a coma in deep space, and discovering that you're humanity's last hope. That's the plot of Project Hail Mary - one of 2026's biggest and best-reviewed movies so far. Join Ryan Gosling on a sci-fi adventure like no other!

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Reflective

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

If you’re looking for something a little more contemplative, join us in the theatre for a time of quiet reflection and prayerful meditation, as we slowly read though each passage and use our imaginations to bring these stories to life. You'll be led in a guided reflection by our amazing contemplative prayer expert Stephen Hoyland. Make sure you try this at least once!

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 →

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

Orbit

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

Take the mic: Speaking Workshop

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

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 →

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

Workshop

4:30pm BST

Can I trust the Bible?

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

Plenty of people have written the Bible off without ever taking a proper look at it. But if we do choose to explore it, we may ask whether the Bible has been changed and twisted over the centuries, or whether it can really be trusted. In this session, Ben will look into how we can answer this question honestly, and there will be time for questions too!

Speakers

Ben Thomas

Ben has been a Christian for over 15 years now, and loves doing life with Jesus and getting to know him more. He’s been a Doctor for 23 years and works part-time in Intensive Care Medicine. He also works part-time at the OCCA, where he gets to reflect on the big questions of life... Read More →

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

Sessions

9:00pm BST

Movie: Wicked For Good

Friday August 7, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

If you only go to the movies at Satellites, then you've probably just had to wait a whole year for the resolution of this cinematic two-parter. If you loved Wicked, it's fair to assume you'll also love Wicked for Good! Singing along is absolutely encouraged.

Friday August 7, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Reflective

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

If you’re looking for something a little more contemplative, join us in the theatre for a time of quiet reflection and prayerful meditation, as we slowly read though each passage and use our imaginations to bring these stories to life. You'll be led in a guided reflection by our amazing contemplative prayer expert Stephen Hoyland. Make sure you try this at least once!

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 →

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

Orbit

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

Creative & Curious (Interactive workshop)

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

God invites us to look up, explore the world around us, and wonder at how creation works. In this lively session, we will discover how creativity and science can work together as gifts from God. We will think about how our imagination, curiosity, and practical skills can help us create with God and serve his purposes. Along the way, we will put those ideas into action by making origami catapults and testing out creative, scientific minds together for God's glory.

Speakers

Matt Davis

Matt is a Ministry Area Leader in the South Wales Valleys for the Church in Wales. He loves making things, from weird gadgets to trebuchets, the big catapults that make engineering fun. With a background in science and conservation, and experience in youth and community work on estates... Read More →

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

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Practicing Presence

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

Speakers

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!

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

Sessions

9:00pm BST

Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST

We're not going to lie to you - we don't know anything about this. It's got Super Mario in it. It's a cartoon. We're showing it. If the Silent Disco all feels a bit too much, come and chill out with bright colours, and a fictional Italian plumber fighting a giant crocodile. We think.

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Reflective

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

If you’re looking for something a little more contemplative, join us in the theatre for a time of quiet reflection and prayerful meditation, as we slowly read though each passage and use our imaginations to bring these stories to life. You'll be led in a guided reflection by our amazing contemplative prayer expert Stephen Hoyland. Make sure you try this at least once!

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 →

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

Orbit

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

3:15pm BST

Before Leading Worship

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

Leading worship is more than singing songs - it’s about helping people encounter God in a meaningful way. But where do you begin?
This session is for anyone interested in stepping into worship leadership, whether you’re a musician, a vocalist, or simply interested in serving in this area.

Speakers

Zo Ross-Waddell

I'm Zo, a worship leader and songwriter based at Gas Street Church, and I live in Birmingham with my husband, Callum. I love creating open spaces through leading worship and in the songs I write. I'm passionate about helping young people be bold in who they are, and when I've got... Read More →

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

Sessions

9:00pm BST

Movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu

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

That's right Satellites - we've got the biggest movie of the year! Watch as Pedro Pascal (we imagine, although let's be honest, he's got a helmet on nearly all the time) and a tiny green puppet join forces to fight baddies and sell huge amounts of merchandise. As Jesus might have said: this is the way.

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

Activities

9:30am BST

Orbit - Reflective

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

If you’re looking for something a little more contemplative, join us in the theatre for a time of quiet reflection and prayerful meditation, as we slowly read though each passage and use our imaginations to bring these stories to life. You'll be led in a guided reflection by our amazing contemplative prayer expert Stephen Hoyland. Make sure you try this at least once!

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 →

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

Orbit

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

Unity IRL - Practicing Unity in the Everyday

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

Unity sounds great… until real life happens. Different opinions, different personalities, social media, church, school, friendships—how do we actually live united in a divided world?

In this seminar, we'll explore Jesus' prayer for His followers in John 17 and discover what true, everyday unity looks like. Learn how to love well, disagree graciously, and reflect Jesus in your relationships, so that the world can see the difference He makes.

Speakers

Adrian Semerene

Adrian became the Lead Pastor at Gamlingay Baptist Church (GBC), a rural church in Cambridgeshire, after being a Youth Pastor for years, prior to that. With a real passion for unity within the church, Adrian loves to talk about Jesus, all things faith, community, coffee and beatboxing... Read More →

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

Sessions

4:30pm BST

Next level prayer

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

Whether you've been praying for years or are have just now decided to give it a go, each of us feels like we could probably be a bit better at praying. But how?! Whether you are a bit bored or stuck in your prayer life, don't want to get stuck or bored in the first place, or are just now getting started, in this session we'll talk a bit about this big family conversation we call prayer - what it actually is and how we can get stuck in!

Speakers

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 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
The Theatre

Sessions

9:30pm BST

Movie: The Magic Faraway Tree

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm BST

If the final night party just feels a bit loud and stressful, we've got the perfect antidote - a family-friendly film about children climbing inter-dimensional trees and hanging out with a guy covered in saucepans. You're welcome.

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre

Activities