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Thursday, August 7
 

8:15am BST

Youthscape Central is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:15am - 9:30am BST
Youthscape Central
Come and grab a tea or coffee and a croissant before the contemplative prayer session begins at 8.30am, and feel free to stick around and chat afterwards.
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:15am - 9:30am BST
Youthscape Central
  Youthscape Central

8:30am BST

Youth leader session - Contemplative prayer
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am BST
Youthscape Central
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 at 8.30am you can experience a different form of contemplative prayer led by Stephen Hoyland of the Jesuit Institute, this morning we explore centering prayer.
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am BST
Youthscape Central
  Youthscape Central

8:45am BST

Morning Run
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:15am BST
The Football Field
Morning insomniacs and wannabe fitness influencers. If you want to start the day with a run, go nuts. We'll meet you at the football field and head around the site together looking fit and smug.

Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:15am BST
The Football Field
  Sports

8:45am BST

Morning stretch
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:15am BST
The Football Field
Want to do a bit of morning exercise but don't really want to get hot and sweaty running round the site? We've got you!
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:15am BST
The Football Field
  Sports

9:00am BST

Morning Prayer
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am BST
The Chapel
As well as being a place to drop in and pray, and engage with our daily themes, the chapel offers you an opportunity to join in with Christians all around the world in praying three times a day, following the Northumbria Community Daily Office. Join us at 9am, 1.30pm and 9pm each day for a short service and a chance to slow down and reconnect.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am BST
The Chapel
  Chapel

9:00am BST

Info open
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am BST
Info
First night problems? We can help - head to info and our team will be happy to assist.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am BST
Info
  Info

9:30am BST

Orbit - Bite-size
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Scaffé
Come along with a group - big or small - and join th e Youthscape team as we take you through our daily passage and lead you in some table chat. Expect some games, and there might even be prizes up for grabs too...
Speakers
avatar for Jemimah Allen

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 →
avatar for Matt Allen

Matt Allen

Matt is an engineer and long-term youth worker. He's married to Jemimah and they have a son, Zeke.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Scaffé
  Orbit

9:30am BST

Orbit - Creative
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Canvas
Want a different way of looking at the Bible that engages your artistic side? The brilliant Bible Society team will lead you in a creative reflection, and will offer a space for you to respond to each days passage and reflection in your own unique and creative way.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Stevenson

Kristin Stevenson

Kristin works for the Bible Society as Children and Family Development Lead. She is passionate about people of all ages and abilities being able to engage with the Bible. She had previous roles working for charities that work with young people and was the Children and Family worker... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Canvas
  Orbit

9:30am BST

Orbit - Reflective
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
The Chapel
If you’re looking for something a little more contemplative, join us in the chapel 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. Make sure you try this at least once!

Speakers
avatar for Stephen Hoyland

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 →
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
The Chapel
  Orbit

9:30am BST

Orbit: Deeper
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Transform
Want an opportunity to go deeper and talk in more depth about the passage and what it might mean for you? The wonderful SWYM team will walk you though the passage and help you wrestle the questions that really matter...
Speakers
avatar for Paul Friend

Paul Friend

Paul is married to Jo and they have two boys and live near Tiverton in Devon. Paul heads up the team at SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) and in his spare time loves any sport with a round ball and a good curry and film night in.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am BST
Transform
  Orbit

10:30am BST

Satell-mites morning session
Thursday August 7, 2025 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
Satell-mites
The best pun in the whole programme - and a fun safe space for your little ones aged 1-4!
Thursday August 7, 2025 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
Satell-mites
  Kids

10:30am BST

Satellites Kids morning session
Thursday August 7, 2025 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
The Clubhouse
Our morning sessions consist of games and worship, as well as workshops in prayer, performance, craft and sports.

Please don't pick up your children before 12:45pm so they can take part in all the planned activities!
Thursday August 7, 2025 10:30am - 12:45pm BST
The Clubhouse
  Kids

11:00am BST

Main meeting
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm BST
The Arena
Join us for another action-packed session in the Arena, as we're joined by a very special guest: the Archbishop of Canterbury! Justin Welby will be interviewed by our own Rachel Gardner about why faith and prayer make sense, even in a world that often doesn't. There’ll be more fun and games, another chance to worship together, and lots more! 
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Gardner

Rachel Gardner

Youthscape
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 →
avatar for Katie Madanat

Katie Madanat

Katie is a youth worker & student midwife who really loves Jesus. She lives and works in south-west London, but is proud to come from the Middle East and spends as much time as she can back home, soaking up the desert sunshine. She also prides herself on being an expert gift-giver... Read More →
avatar for Lucy Rae

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 →
avatar for Martin Saunders

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites
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 a brand new one, Signal Fire. As well as working on Satellites, he also helps to lead Youthscape... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Walker

Jamie Walker

Hey there, I’m a part time youth worker full time Pompey fan living in Finchampstead. I spend my days working with the local church to serve young people and I love it!
avatar for Justin Welby

Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby has been the Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013. He has three main priorities for his ministry – Evangelism and Witness; Prayer and the Renewal of Religious life; and Reconciliation.Before he began training for ministry in 1989, Archbishop... Read More →
avatar for Dai Wooldridge

Dai Wooldridge

An award-winning spoken word poet from South Wales, Dai Woolridge blends rhythm and rhyme with passion, playfulness and colloquial prose.He has written and performed for Sky Sports, Welsh Rugby Union and BBC Radio 2's 'At the foot of the cross'.Dai was shortlisted for the Outspoken... Read More →
Artists
avatar for Elle Limebear

Elle Limebear

Elle is a worship leader, photographer and youth leader based in Brighton. She has a heart to make music for the rising generation and to write songs that her friends who don’t yet know Jesus can identity with. As well as featuring on numerous albums, she released her debut solo... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm BST
The Arena
  Main Meetings

1:30pm BST

Lunchtime prayer
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 1:45pm BST
The Chapel
As well as being a place to drop in and pray, and engage with our daily themes, the chapel offers you an opportunity to join in with Christians all around the world in praying three times a day, following the Northumbria Community Daily Office. Join us at 9am, 1.30pm and 9pm each day for a short service and a chance to slow down and reconnect.

Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 1:45pm BST
The Chapel
  Chapel

1:30pm BST

Info open
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST
Info
We're open again to help you with all your on-site needs. 
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm BST
Info
  Info

1:30pm BST

Headstrong lounge - your story Saturday
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Headstrong Garden
Every day in Headstrong we've got a different theme, and we're running activities all day that you can turn up and join in with. Today...

It’s all about your story Saturday- A day to reflect on expressing some of our experiences and emotions through writing and collage. We’ll also be starting our giant story wall that you can add to at any point during the event.
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Headstrong Garden
  Activities

1:30pm BST

The Depot is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Basecamp
Home to all of the wonderful charities and organisations exhibiting with us, as well as the Satellites Store where you can grab your limited-edition Satellites merchandise! There’s also The Depot Café, where you can pick up a hot drink, cold drink, cake or some pic 'n' mix!
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Basecamp
  Venues

1:30pm BST

Venues are open
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Venues
All our venues are open throughout the afternoon. Enjoy exploring, grab a snack and a drink, and make sure you try something new!
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Venues
  Venues

1:30pm BST

Youthscape Central is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Youthscape Central
Are you a youth leader in need of some caffeine? Come and grab a free coffee, tea and snacks from Youthscape Central.
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Youthscape Central
  Youthscape Central

1:45pm BST

Chapel: Time to Pause
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:45pm - 5:00pm BST
The Chapel
Each day our chapel space has a different theme. Drop in any time to pray and engage in some reflective prayer around that theme - or make time to join us for a more formal time of prayer at the start, middle or end of the day.

Today's theme is "Time to Pause - I am God's child."

Pray with a holding cross as you take a moment to be still. Take it home as a reminder.
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:45pm - 5:00pm BST
The Chapel
  Chapel

2:00pm BST

Understanding your brain from the Inside Out
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm BST
Conveyor
God has gifted us the most powerful tool for life... inside our heads.
Come and pick up practical tips on how our not-so-humble brain can help us to survive and thrive in today's non-stop world.
Speakers
avatar for Claire Banham

Claire Banham

Claire is Director of The Haven, a charitable project based in St Albans, that helps young people build up their mental resilience.  Claire has helped lead youth work at St Helen’s in Wheathampstead for many years, alongside being a part-time youth worker for Hertfordshire Christian... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

2:00pm BST

Creative workshop: Video presenting
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
Canvas
Want to get in front of the camera - whether that's as a TV presenter, video host or YouTuber? This is the session for you! Kellen Moore has years of experience fronting video at a high level - hear his best tips and insights to make you a better presenter, and try them out!
Speakers
avatar for Kellen Moore

Kellen Moore

Next Generation Pastor, Our City Church - Corona, California
Kellen is a Next Generation Pastor at Our City Church in Corona, California. He has worked in full-time ministry for over 17 years, is a worldwide communicator, author, and partners with Orange speaking and hosting at conferences, tours, and is featured in the So & So Show. Kellen... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
Canvas
  Canvas

2:00pm BST

Ask the Archbishop Anything!
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Arena
Come along and put your question to the Archbishop of Canterbury!

What's his favourite cheese?
Who does he think is the best superhero?
What's his interpretation of Leviticus 11:13-19?

You really can ask anything!
Speakers
avatar for Chris Russell

Chris Russell

Chris Russell is the Archbishop of Canterbury's advisor or Evangelism and Mission. 
avatar for Justin Welby

Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby has been the Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013. He has three main priorities for his ministry – Evangelism and Witness; Prayer and the Renewal of Religious life; and Reconciliation.Before he began training for ministry in 1989, Archbishop... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Arena
  Sessions

2:00pm BST

God, me and cancer at 23
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
Headstrong Garden
After being diagnosed with cancer at 23, and her world turning upside down, Hannah, and her husband Lewis, sit down with Rachel Gardner 5-years after being given the ‘all-clear’. In this seminar, Rachel will interview Hannah and Lewis to explore how they met one another, the story of Hannah’s diagnosis, and the impact it had on their lives and relationship with God.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Bowden

Hannah Bowden

Hello! I’m Hannah and I have the pleasure of being a Senior Researcher within Youthscape’s Centre for Research. This means I get paid to nerd out by constantly learning. I love speaking to people to hear about their experiences and using these to make positive changes, particularly... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Gardner

Rachel Gardner

Youthscape
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 →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
Headstrong Garden
  Sessions

2:00pm BST

No Filter: Being yourself online
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Clubhouse
In a world of catfishing and deep fakes we have a choice: to to follow the crowd and be like everyone else or to be brave, to be confidently yourself… but how???
Speakers
avatar for Joel Harris

Joel Harris

Kintsugi Hope
Joel spent most of his teenage years growing an online following through YouTube & instagram becoming a social media influencer and travelling the country presenting shows. Despite such success he struggled with his identity, and the subtle trap of seeking worth through likes and... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Clubhouse
  Sessions

2:00pm BST

University: Are you ready?
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
Transform
Starting Uni soon? Or considering whether university is the right thing for you? Going to Uni is an amazing adventure, and like any adventure it's worth preparing for. God wants to work in and through you during your time as a Student. This seminar aims to help you lay a strong foundation for your time at Uni, as we'll be thinking through starting well, Uni culture, making the most of opportunities, and the kind of missional legacy you want to leave as a student.  
Speakers
avatar for Will Reavell

Will Reavell

Fusion UK
Will works for Fusion, a global mission movement, that believes every student should have the opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local Church whilst at University. He is passionate about young people being wide awake to who God is and all they can be. A Londoner, based... Read More →
avatar for Miriam Swanson

Miriam Swanson

Fusion
Miriam has been equipping local churches to love, reach and disciple university students through the Fusion Movement for over a decade. She moved from the UK in 2019 and is now pioneering Fusion USA from her home in Florida where she lives with her husband Ben, and two small children... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
Transform
  Sessions

2:00pm BST

Youth leader session: How can I help young people understand the big story of the Bible?
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Theatre
Spoken word artist and author Dai Woolridge will share creative ways to help young people encounter the Bible afresh and unpack the big story of the Bible, including a new youth resource he developed to go alongside his Six Beats One Story book.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Stevenson

Kristin Stevenson

Kristin works for the Bible Society as Children and Family Development Lead. She is passionate about people of all ages and abilities being able to engage with the Bible. She had previous roles working for charities that work with young people and was the Children and Family worker... Read More →
avatar for Dai Wooldridge

Dai Wooldridge

An award-winning spoken word poet from South Wales, Dai Woolridge blends rhythm and rhyme with passion, playfulness and colloquial prose.He has written and performed for Sky Sports, Welsh Rugby Union and BBC Radio 2's 'At the foot of the cross'.Dai was shortlisted for the Outspoken... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm BST
The Theatre
  Youthscape Central

2:00pm BST

Inflatables are open
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Inflatables @ The Vault
That's right! New for 2024 - and thanks to our brilliant friends at the Boys Brigade (BB) - you can bounce the day and night away to your heart's delight on our inflatables. 
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Inflatables @ The Vault
  Activities

2:00pm BST

Skate Park is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Skate Park @ The Vault
If you love to skate, we've got the venue for you. Come and hang out - and hang time - with some like-minded people and our fantastic team.
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Skate Park @ The Vault
  Activities

2:00pm BST

Afternoon sports programme
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
  Sports

2:00pm BST

Football tournament - first rounds
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
The Football Field
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
The Football Field
  Sports

2:00pm BST

Table tennis tournament
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
  Sports

2:00pm BST

Canvas is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST
Canvas
You can drop into canvas at any time this afternoon or spend all day here. We will be doing a range of different activities each day - come along and find out today's creative options!
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST
Canvas
  Canvas

2:30pm BST

Meet a member of your persecuted church family
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm BST
Conveyor
The Bible talks about the church being a connected family and this doesn't just mean our local church, or even what we are experiencing at Satellites. Instead, it means that we are also connected to our global church family and some of that church is being persecuted. This means they could be excluded, arrested, beaten or even killed for their faith in Jesus. Come and meet Alexis from Mexico who grew up being persecuted, ask him your questions, shake his hand and connect with our global family.

Speakers
avatar for Alexis

Alexis

Alexis is coming to us from overseas to share his experiences in the persecuted church. For security reasons we're unable to share his real name or a photo, and we'd ask you not to take any pictures of him on site (thanks!).
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

2:30pm BST

Stay and Play
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm BST
Satell-mites
Bring your grown up and come and enjoy playing in the kids venue!
Thursday August 7, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm BST
Satell-mites
  Kids

3:00pm BST

Praying for (and in) your school
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm BST
Conveyor
As you leave Satellites, you may be heading back to a school environment that is less than positive about Jesus. So how do you see that change? And what role can prayer play?
Speakers
avatar for Gemma Milligan

Gemma Milligan

Youthscape
Gemma is Head of Youthscape’s Luton Youth Work team and also leads the youth ministry team at her church. Hanging out with young people and encouraging them in their faith is one of her favourite ways to spend her time. She also loves spending time with friends and family, going... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

3:15pm BST

Faith explosion! A fun, interactive science workshop
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Canvas
 Our world needs scientists and God may be calling you to be one! Join us for some experiments and explore helpful ways to think about science as Christians. What even is science? What does a scientist do? How can we think about some of those tricky, big questions like evolution as well as the new questions like creation care and AI?
Speakers
avatar for Gavin Merrifield

Gavin Merrifield

Gavin loves all things science and talking about how science can help us to worship and know God more! At university he studied a lot of different things like astrophysics and brain imaging before doing new research in giant hairy spiders, tiny zebrafish and how to watch caterpillars... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Canvas
  Sessions

3:15pm BST

Faith in practice: How do I develop holy habits?
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Headstrong Garden
Jesus calls us to follow him, to be his disciple. But what does that actually mean? And how does it work when I’m not at Satellites? We’ll be exploring what a disciple is (and what it isn't), why Holy Habits are important and how we can be intentional about this in each part of our lives.
Speakers
avatar for Martha Inch

Martha Inch

Martha spends most of the time as vicar, leading a church in Hertfordshire with some amazing people. When she is not doing that, she loves to be outside walking or running with her dog, drinking good coffee and playing any form of sport (especially Netball). She loves chatting to... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Headstrong Garden
  Sessions

3:15pm BST

Prayer: does it really make any difference?
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Clubhouse
This year's Satellites theme is Signal Fire - understanding how prayer works, and the difference it can make. But let's be honest... does it really make any difference? Stand by for honesty, stories and encouragement to help you believe that prayer really can change the world. 
Speakers
avatar for Katie Matsumoto Moore

Katie Matsumoto Moore

Katie is a pastor, speaker, and writer and has over 13 years of ministry experience. She believes in the next generation and empowers students to change the world around them. She and her husband, Kellen, do ministry in Southern California and are enjoying life with their first baby... Read More →
avatar for Kellen Moore

Kellen Moore

Next Generation Pastor, Our City Church - Corona, California
Kellen is a Next Generation Pastor at Our City Church in Corona, California. He has worked in full-time ministry for over 17 years, is a worldwide communicator, author, and partners with Orange speaking and hosting at conferences, tours, and is featured in the So & So Show. Kellen... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Clubhouse
  Sessions

3:15pm BST

Toxic! What's going on with modern masculinity?
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Arena
As Christians in an overwhelmingly misogynistic world, how do we hold space for hurt and fight injustice without hating all men? And how do we know which men can be trusted? Join Lucy, Katie and Dan in an honest conversation as they chat through these real questions and find some hopeful answers.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Drew

Dan Drew

Dan and his wife Alex, parents to 6-year-old Isla, co-founded The Hub Church in their mid-20s to connect with young adults. Dan serves as Assistant Director of Mission and Ministry at St Albans Diocese and leads youth work at their Luton church. He loves leading on The Alban Way... Read More →
avatar for Katie Madanat

Katie Madanat

Katie is a youth worker & student midwife who really loves Jesus. She lives and works in south-west London, but is proud to come from the Middle East and spends as much time as she can back home, soaking up the desert sunshine. She also prides herself on being an expert gift-giver... Read More →
avatar for Lucy Rae

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 →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Arena
  Sessions

3:15pm BST

Youth leader session: Interview and Q+A with The Archbishop of Canterbury
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Theatre
The Church of England has made 'growing younger' one of its central aims. Come and hear the Archbishop explain why the church has decided this is such a key priority and what inspires him about drawing more young people into the life of the church.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Drew

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 →
avatar for Chris Russell

Chris Russell

Chris Russell is the Archbishop of Canterbury's advisor or Evangelism and Mission. 
avatar for Justin Welby

Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby has been the Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013. He has three main priorities for his ministry – Evangelism and Witness; Prayer and the Renewal of Religious life; and Reconciliation.Before he began training for ministry in 1989, Archbishop... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
The Theatre
  Youthscape Central

3:30pm BST

Why does fighting injustice matter to Jesus?
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm BST
Conveyor
With so many things vying for our attention and affection, devoting ourselves to the costly fight against injustice can seem like a strange choice. But what if justice is so close to the heart of God, that when we pursue it we encounter Jesus in the most beautiful and life changing ways? Join Katie for 20 mins of scripture, storytelling and spoken word poetry exploring just that!
Speakers
avatar for Katie Boyes

Katie Boyes

Katie Boyes is a contemplative activist and spoken word artist based in Leeds. She loves Jesus and is hungry to see his Kingdom come. For the past seven years, this has looked like pastoring a church in a homeless shelter for those struggling with addiction, mental health, homelessness... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

4:00pm BST

Being a Christian... in football
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm BST
Conveyor
At Satellites we often talk about how worship can take place on the sports pitch as well as in a church service - and how God is just as interested and present in both. So how does that work?
Speakers
avatar for Tristan Lury

Tristan Lury

Tristan is the founder and CEO of Bridge the Gap Football.
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

4:30pm BST

Being a Christian... in dance
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm BST
Conveyor
In this short talk and Q&A, Hannah will talking about how her Christian faith is an anchor for her as she auditions in very competitive environments, performs in shows, worships God through dance and continually looks to Jesus to find her identity.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Gerrard

Hannah Gerrard

Hannah Gerrard is a professional dancer specialising in ballet and contemporary. She trained in all dance genres at KSDance gaining the Trinity Level 6 Diploma and her teaching qualifications. After graduating she went on to complete a year contract with Ballet Do Douro in Portugal... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

4:30pm BST

Baby Bathing
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm BST
Satell-mites
We have 4 baby baths, changing mats and warm water. Please bring towels and soap with you!
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm BST
Satell-mites
  Kids

4:30pm BST

Coaching
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Transform
Whether you're uncertain about your future or seeking advice on how to kick-start your journey, our experienced leaders will help support and guide you. Why not book some time with a coach who will listen closely to you to understand your unique passions, strengths and challenges you face and discuss your specific needs. By gaining valuable insights through these discussions, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions and take confident steps forward.
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Transform
  Activities

4:30pm BST

Brave faith: Lessons from the persecuted church
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
The Theatre
Do you ever find it hard to stand out from the crowd at school or with friends and share your faith? Don’t worry- You’re not alone! Join us to hear inspiring stories from brave risk-takers of the persecuted church and be inspired to be more courageous and brave in your faith.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew McCartney

Andrew McCartney

Andrew works for Open Doors, a charity supporting Christians around the world in places where it is most dangerous to follow Jesus. Andrew is from Northern Ireland and is passionate about seeing young people have significant encounters with Jesus. He loves football and is a huge Man... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
The Theatre
  Sessions

4:30pm BST

Climate change, wars and the cost of living: how do I stay hopeful?
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
The Clubhouse
With climate change, wars, cost of living and confusing politics making the future feel more & more uncertain, Joel wants to ask two questions:
  1. How do we stay hopeful for anything? 
  2. Where is God in all of this?
 
Speakers
avatar for Joel Harris

Joel Harris

Kintsugi Hope
Joel spent most of his teenage years growing an online following through YouTube & instagram becoming a social media influencer and travelling the country presenting shows. Despite such success he struggled with his identity, and the subtle trap of seeking worth through likes and... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
The Clubhouse
  Sessions

4:30pm BST

How do I make sense of the Bible?
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canvas
Poet, author and spoken word artist Dai Woolridge will share not only the importance of the big story of the Bible but how he has used his creativity to help make sense of the Bible (featuring a combination of teaching and performance).
Speakers
avatar for Dai Wooldridge

Dai Wooldridge

An award-winning spoken word poet from South Wales, Dai Woolridge blends rhythm and rhyme with passion, playfulness and colloquial prose.He has written and performed for Sky Sports, Welsh Rugby Union and BBC Radio 2's 'At the foot of the cross'.Dai was shortlisted for the Outspoken... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canvas
  Sessions

5:00pm BST

I love science - what does that mean for my faith?
Thursday August 7, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm BST
Conveyor
God created science and wants you enjoy it, but sometimes we might feel like God and science don't get on or have nothing to say to each other. So what actually is going on? And where might dinosaurs, robots and aliens fit in? Come and find out!
Speakers
avatar for Gavin Merrifield

Gavin Merrifield

Gavin loves all things science and talking about how science can help us to worship and know God more! At university he studied a lot of different things like astrophysics and brain imaging before doing new research in giant hairy spiders, tiny zebrafish and how to watch caterpillars... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm BST
Conveyor
  Conveyor

6:00pm BST

Info open
Thursday August 7, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm BST
Info
Thursday August 7, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm BST
Info
  Info

6:30pm BST

Satellites Kids evening session
Thursday August 7, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse
We’ll be heading over to the inflatables venue before going back to the Clubhouse to watch Big Hero 6. Meet at the Clubhouse.
Thursday August 7, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
The Clubhouse
  Kids

7:00pm BST

Main meeting
Thursday August 7, 2025 7:00pm - 8:45pm BST
The Arena
And so the first full day of Satellites 2024 begins to draw to a close - but there’s still so much to pack in. Before you head off to our after-hours programme, you get to hear from the awesome Kellen Moore, who’ll help us to think about our true value. Plus we'll experience an incredible spoken word performance from two extraordinary young people.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Madanat

Katie Madanat

Katie is a youth worker & student midwife who really loves Jesus. She lives and works in south-west London, but is proud to come from the Middle East and spends as much time as she can back home, soaking up the desert sunshine. She also prides herself on being an expert gift-giver... Read More →
avatar for Kellen Moore

Kellen Moore

Next Generation Pastor, Our City Church - Corona, California
Kellen is a Next Generation Pastor at Our City Church in Corona, California. He has worked in full-time ministry for over 17 years, is a worldwide communicator, author, and partners with Orange speaking and hosting at conferences, tours, and is featured in the So & So Show. Kellen... Read More →
avatar for Lucy Rae

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 →
avatar for Martin Saunders

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites
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 a brand new one, Signal Fire. As well as working on Satellites, he also helps to lead Youthscape... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Walker

Jamie Walker

Hey there, I’m a part time youth worker full time Pompey fan living in Finchampstead. I spend my days working with the local church to serve young people and I love it!
Artists
avatar for Dan Sterry

Dan Sterry

DJ Dan Sterry is an award winning DJ who has been playing across the UK and abroad for over a decade. From festival stages and sport events to radio stations and Ibiza clubs, Dan has supported world-renowned artists and is sure to bring the energy to Satellites again this year before... Read More →
avatar for Elle Limebear

Elle Limebear

Elle is a worship leader, photographer and youth leader based in Brighton. She has a heart to make music for the rising generation and to write songs that her friends who don’t yet know Jesus can identity with. As well as featuring on numerous albums, she released her debut solo... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 7:00pm - 8:45pm BST
The Arena
  Main Meetings

8:45pm BST

Youthscape Central is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST
Youthscape Central
Youth leaders can drop in for coffee, tea, cold drinks and snacks, and enjoy a chat and some live music.
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 10:30pm BST
Youthscape Central
  Youthscape Central

8:45pm BST

Inflatables are open
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 10:45pm BST
Inflatables @ The Vault
That's right! New for 2024 - and thanks to our brilliant friends at the Boys Brigade (BB) - you can bounce the day and night away to your heart's delight on our inflatables. 
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 10:45pm BST
Inflatables @ The Vault
  Activities

8:45pm BST

Skate Park is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 11:00pm BST
Skate Park @ The Vault
If you love to skate, we've got the venue for you. Come and hang out - and hang time - with some like-minded people and our fantastic team.
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 11:00pm BST
Skate Park @ The Vault
  Activities

8:45pm BST

The Calm Zone
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 11:00pm BST
Headstrong Garden
Every evening the Headstrong Lounge will become the Calm Zone, somewhere to relax at the end of the day, trying some calming activities before you head to bed or simply unwind to music.
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 11:00pm BST
Headstrong Garden
  Activities

8:45pm BST

Venues are open
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 11:00pm BST
Venues
We have a full and expansive evening programme - enjoy exploring!
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:45pm - 11:00pm BST
Venues
  Venues

9:00pm BST

Evening Prayer
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm BST
The Chapel
As well as being a place to drop in and pray, and engage with our daily themes, the chapel offers you an opportunity to join in with Christians all around the world in praying three times a day, following the Northumbria Community Daily Office. Join us at 9am, 1.30pm and 9pm each day for a short service and a chance to slow down and reconnect.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm BST
The Chapel
  Chapel

9:00pm BST

Canvas is open
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm BST
Canvas
Looking for a place to relax with your friends and learn some new skills or grow in those you have? Join us in canvas! 
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm BST
Canvas
  Canvas

9:00pm BST

Silent Disco
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
The Arena
It's back - bigger and better than ever! More headsets, more tunes, more sweat and more moves! Come and party the night away in near silence - and choose between fabulous frequencies. This year resident DJ Dan Sterry will face off against a new emerging DJ legend. Come and find out if they're up to the challenge!
Artists
avatar for Dan Sterry

Dan Sterry

DJ Dan Sterry is an award winning DJ who has been playing across the UK and abroad for over a decade. From festival stages and sport events to radio stations and Ibiza clubs, Dan has supported world-renowned artists and is sure to bring the energy to Satellites again this year before... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
The Arena
  Activities

9:00pm BST

Evening sports
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
Enjoy some evening sport fun in and around the Skate venue.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
  Sports

9:00pm BST

Table tennis tournament - Finals!
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Indoor Sports @ The Vault
  Sports

9:00pm BST

Movie: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre
Join us for tonight's movie! If one giant cinematic beast isn't enough for you, try this team up, as the famous Japanese Lizard and the undisputed Gorilla king take on some other giant monster thingys. Mindless entertainment - perfect for the end of a long day!

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre
  Activities

9:15pm BST

Challenge Night
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:15pm - 10:45pm BST
Scaffé
New this year at Scaffe - a series of fun challenges to dip and out of while you're cooling off from the Silent Disco. Or if you prefer to actually have conversations with your friends, just go here instead! 
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:15pm - 10:45pm BST
Scaffé
  Activities

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse
Back by popular demand, with more guests, more music and a bigger venue - join our chat show queen Lauren Windle as she puts your deepest and most searching questions to our event speakers and other special guests. No question is off limits!
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Gardner

Rachel Gardner

Youthscape
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 →
avatar for Katie Madanat

Katie Madanat

Katie is a youth worker & student midwife who really loves Jesus. She lives and works in south-west London, but is proud to come from the Middle East and spends as much time as she can back home, soaking up the desert sunshine. She also prides herself on being an expert gift-giver... Read More →
avatar for Kellen Moore

Kellen Moore

Next Generation Pastor, Our City Church - Corona, California
Kellen is a Next Generation Pastor at Our City Church in Corona, California. He has worked in full-time ministry for over 17 years, is a worldwide communicator, author, and partners with Orange speaking and hosting at conferences, tours, and is featured in the So & So Show. Kellen... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Windle

Lauren Windle

auren 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... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse
  Chat Show

9:30pm BST

Late night worship
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
Transform
Had a great time worshipping God in the main session... but hungry for more? Head down to late night worship - where our resident band will lead you deeper into God's presence in an extended time of singing and reflection.
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
Transform
  Worship
 
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