Hi,

Young people today face a world of inequality, conflict, and division. Many feel ignored and excluded from the decisions that shape their future. Exposed daily to violence - online, at school, at home, and in their communities. All of this fosters disillusionment, mistrust, and anger, while fragmented social lives make bridging divides seem impossible.

In this landscape, adolescence is sharply formative: teenage brains, navigating complexity and long-term consequences, can be drawn to extreme narratives that promise clear answers, identifiable enemies, and belonging – offering hope, but often at a high cost. This challenge is not only social, economic, or political – it is deeply personal, shaped by the stories young people experience. Their disillusionment stems from real pain: unmet emotional needs, struggles with identity, and long-standing grievances. Yet many remain curious and open to the Gospel. So the key question is: who is the Christ they encounter, and what version of the Christian story draws them? Will it connect with the reality of their lives and equip them to face the future with hope rather than despair?

On 18th May, the Youthscape/St Mellitus lecture will be exploring why this moment is one of real urgency for youth ministry and the wider Church, and how young people themselves can become prophetic voices of radical hope in deeply polarised times. Our speaker, Rev Helen Paynter, will be joined by a panel of youth ministry experts for questions and discussion, including Alan Moss, Estates Youth Missional Lead for the Diocese of Chelmsford and Jeronne Rudder, theologian, pastor, and founder of Uhambo The Journey.

Pray with us that God will speak to us as members of His church, and that we will be able to make a positive difference to the lives of young people - as we encourage them to become prophetic voices of hope in the world.

1st (Fri)	It’s Luton Unite this evening. Pray for the youth leaders from Youthscape & local churches. Pray that the young people will have fun together, as they learn more about faith.
2nd (Sat)	Summer term is incredibly busy at Youthscape. Please pray for our team, that we will support & encourage each other, & that we’ll know God’s presence in all we do.
3rd (Sun)	Pray for young people on the Fearless & Compass courses this term; that they will enjoy being part of these groups, & that their lives will be positively changed for the future.
4th (Mon)	Pray for young people across the UK preparing for & taking their GCSE exams. (GCSEs: 4th May - 26th June.)
5th (Tue)	Pray for Alumina groups that have started meeting over the last few weeks, & for the ones that will be starting over the course of this term.
6th (Wed)	As the Satellites festival draws closer please pray for the team managing the event. Pray they will have lots of energy & manage their time well.
7th (Thu)	Pray for youth workers, teachers, youth leaders, & volunteers, who are feeling exhausted, struggling with their mental health, or feeling unsupported - that they’ll find the support they need.
8th (Fri)	Pray for the Satellites team - as they continue to develop an exciting programme for the festival.
9th (Sat)	Pray for young people revising for their exams. May God help them find effective ways to revise, help them stay motivated, & encourage them that - no matter what the result - they are loved.
10th (Sun)	11th - 18th May: is Mental Health week in the UK. Pray that young people will be able to find life-changing mental health care when they need it.
11th (Mon)	Pray for young people across the UK, as they take their A levels exams. (A levels: 11th May - 24th June.)
12th (Tue)	For today’s Youthscape Essentials hosting workshop. Pray for the new hosts joining us today, as they learn how to creatively run YSE to support volunteers in their work with young people.
13th (Wed)	Thank God for all the young people who attend Alumina. So many things impact the lives of these young people - please pray for God’s protection over them.
14th (Thu)	Young people across the UK are making decisions about further education, training & jobs. Pray for wisdom & support for them as they look to the future in such uncertain times.
15th (Fri)	Pray that youth leaders & young people will be inviting non-Christian friends to Satellites this Summer, & that they will say yes!
16th (Sat)	Pray for Dioceses who are inviting clergy to be part of Launchpad this month: Hereford, Birmingham, Oxford, & Milton Keynes.
17th (Sun)	Thank God for the many amazing young people we’ve been able to work with so far this year. Pray that our work will continue to have a positive impact in their lives.
18th (Mon)	Please pray for the Annual Youthscape St Mellitus Lecture today, exploring Radical Hope: Young People As Hopeful Prophets For Polarised Times, (with Rev Helen Paynter). https://www.youthscape.co.uk/l...
19th (Tue)	For the Local team: Gemma, Emily, Abby, Jermaine, & Ebony. Pray that they’ll know God’s presence & wisdom in their work with young people across Luton.
20th (Wed)	Pray for Dioceses running Launchpad programmes this month: Ely, Newcastle, Truro, Chester, Guilford, Bath & Wells, & Bristol.
21st (Thu)	Pray for more people to sign up to be part of our Satellites volunteer team.
22nd (Fri)	Pray for young people being bullied at school or online, that they will find positive support & help.
23rd (Sat)	Fundraising is an ongoing requirement for: Youthscape, the Local Team, Alumina, & Satellites. Please pray that we’ll find new sources of funding to support all areas of our work.
24th (Sun)	Pray for clergy who’ve taken part in Launchpad - as they involve young people in services, or begin new forms of youth ministry.
25th (Mon)	The charity Centrepoint statistics show that there’s almost 124,000 homeless young people in the UK. Pray that more will be done to help them, & to prevent more becoming homeless in the future.
26th (Tue)	Pray for all churches who are planning & developing new ministries with young people, that they’ll respond to their needs of the young people in their communities.
27th (Wed)	Pray for young people in care across Luton, that they will find support through Youthscape & other local youth organisations.
28th (Thu)	Pray that God will provide healing & restoration for young people who are experiencing trauma & hardship in their lives.
29th (Fri)	Pray for the Alumina team, for hope & resilience, as they come into contact with young people who experience deep hurt & struggles in their lives.
30th (Sat)	Pray for young people in youth groups across the UK who are suffering with anxiety. May they know the peace of God, & receive the practical help they need.
31st (Sun)	Pray that the Youthscape podcast episodes will be relevant, inspired by God, & helpful to listeners.

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