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SchoolsworkUK Artcards

12 cards, using young people's original artwork, posing 'Questions for God'.

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Eating Disorders - The Path to Recovery

What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? This accessible and practical book helps readers come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery.

£8.49

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First Steps out of Anxiety

Kate Middleton draws on years of experience as a psychologist to explain what anxiety is, how it works, and what you can do about it.

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The Ideas Factory

100 adaptable discussion starters to help young people explore what the Bible has to say about everyday issues.

£13.99

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The Think Tank

This book contains 100 stories designed to provoke discussion, followed by deep questions which relate the stories to biblical bedrock.

£13.99

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Youth Work From Scratch

A practical guide for churches looking to build sustainable youth ministry.

£13.99

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Youthscape Playing Cards: Talking About Emotions

Conversation-starter playing cards to get young people thinking and talking about their mental and emotional wellbeing: recognising, communicating, responding to and reflecting on emotions.

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Jesus: Truth or Fairytale?

A short spoken word video unpacking the real meaning of Christmas and what that means for each and everyone of us.

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Questions From 16-19 Year Olds

6 session plans tackling key topics that 16-19 year olds want to talk about.

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Games With A Purpose

More than 200 different creative ways to have fun AND get young people thinking. An essential for everyone working with young people.

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Shuffle

A six-week journey designed to help teenagers explore and experience the Christian faith

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SelfharmUK Downloadable Posters

A set of 4 posters designed to raise awareness of anxiety, depression, self-harm and mental health full of distraction and coping techniques and ideas.

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No Questions Asked

This Youthscape Centre for Research study focuses on questions that 16-19 year olds have about God, faith and religion.

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#WhatIf?

An interactive game to help young people to identify and cope with their own anxious thoughts and feelings in practical ways.

£27.00

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The Girl De-construction Project

Rachel Gardner delivers a feisty yet gentle message for women and girls everywhere.

£9.00

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Youthscape Dice

The Youthscape Dice are an exciting resource for emotional literacy and wellbeing. Every face tells a story.

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Safe?

Safe? is for anyone working with teenagers, whether professionally or in a voluntary role, to recognise signs of various types of abuse or safeguarding risk.

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Headstrong Journal

A creative journal for looking after your mental and emotional health.

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Swap

Full of creative exercises, thought-provoking questions and space to get your ideas about God onto paper, Swap is a different take on the traditional Bible study.

£17.00

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Rage, Despair & Hope

A powerful film and workshop exploring the difficult emotions of rage, despair and hope using the story of Job.

£17.00

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Audio Download of Youthscape / St Mellitus College Lecture 2018

A free downloadable audio file containing all 3 lectures from the 2018 Youthscape / St Mellitus College annual lecture

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Shuffle: Mindset (Second Edition)

A freshly updated six-week journey designed to help teenagers reinforce their mental health and increase their wellbeing.

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The Man You're Made To Be

The Man You're Made To Be is an entertaining easy-to-read way for young men to explore the biggest questions: who am I, and why am I here?

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The Gameplan

A whole-year planner created especially for Christian youth leaders. Strategic and contemplative, it’s a new way to think, dream and pray through your ministry with young people.

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Upbeat

Using music, video and creative group activities, Upbeat is a preventative resource to help boys aged 13-16 develop a healthier approach to their emotional wellbeing.

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Audio download of Youthscape / St Mellitus College Lecture 2020

Downloads of the main talks from Dr Sarah Williams and and Dr Mark Scanlan at the March 2020 lecture: 'Theology for the Rebellion'.

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We do God (Digital download)

A downloadable PDF of our research report into youth ministry, spiritual disciplines and Christian practices.

£5.00

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Creating Safer Places Online

A free PDF of guidance for communicating and working safely with young people online, brought to you by thirtyone:eight and Youthscape.

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Showcase

Showcase is a fresh approach to youth ministry that explores how human creativity can help us think about and connect with Christian faith.

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Headstrong Youth Group Programme

A ready-to-use youth group session tackling mental wellbeing in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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We Are Satellites

This book is the perfect introduction for young people wanting to follow Jesus, a vision for vibrant discipleship in an ‘all about me’ culture.

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We Are Satellites (Multibuy + Study Guide)

The perfect introduction for young people wanting to follow Jesus, this multibuy includes a free copy of the book, plus a Study Guide for group discussions.

£59.94 ( £69.93) On Offer!

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Theological Reflection in Youth Ministry

A downloadable PDF of our research report into theological reflection and its role in Christian youth work.

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Shuffle: Green Edition

42 challenges, 42 days. Shuffle: Green Edition invites young people to engage with the climate crisis and empowers them to make a difference.

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Video Download + Transcript | Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2021

Revd Dr Sam Wells explores the meaning and power of 'presence' in a time of socially distanced, online youth ministry .

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Renew Normal

In March 2021 we ran Renew Normal, an online conference to equip and inspire youth leaders as Covid restrictions ease and we prepare for a ‘new normal’ with young people. You can now catch up with the whole conference here.

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Youthscape Bricks

Turn a Jenga™ set into a fun discussion game for ages 11 and up! Explore the foundational beliefs, values and relationships that young people build their lives upon and how Christian faith can make a difference. (Jenga™ tower not included)

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The Sex Thing: Reimagining conversations with young people about sex

The Sex Thing is an accessible, practical book that will empower Christian parents and youth leaders when talking to young people about sex.

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The Freedom Challenge

The Freedom Challenge is an engaging escape room-style adventure for young people, exploring the urgent challenge to combat modern-day slavery across the world.

£23.00

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Listen In

This is a journal for theological reflection in youth work: 40 exercises to help you self-reflect, grow, and develop new spiritual rhythms for your life.

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YSE Licence

£95.00

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Youthscape Essentials Handbook

This handbook gives participants on the Youthscape Essentials course everything they need to get the most out of it.

£13.50

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Shuffle: 3-pack bundle

This Shuffle bundle gives you a saving when you purchase each of original, Mindset and Green packs of Shuffle together.

£33.00

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Alumina Workbook

A practical workbook for young people who are self-harming to help them move towards recovery.

£12.99

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Video + Audio Download of Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2022

When the world turns, the Church has to find new ways to tell the story of God. Catch up with the Youthscape/ St Mellitus College Lecture with this download.

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Youthscape Examug

Enjoy a cuppa with this mug inspired by the Ignatian Examen prayer, designed to help youth leaders reflect on their day and connect with God.

£10.20 ( £12.00) On Offer!

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Introduction to Innovation Course (Online)

£30.00

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Innovation – Going Deeper Course (In person)

£50.00

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Luton Unite Satellites Ticket

£165.00

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Youthscape Playing Cards: Talking About Life

Conversation-starter playing cards to get young people thinking and talking about life: who we are, who and what we love, and our place in the world.

£12.99

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Open House

An eight session cookery programme that facilitates healthy and meaningful relationships amongst young people and helps them overcome social isolation and loneliness

£19.00

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NYMW 2023

£120.00

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Understanding Anger

A practical workbook for youth leaders, parents and those supporting young people around the issue of anger

£6.50

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Understanding Self-harm

A practical workbook for youth leaders, parents and those supporting young people around the issue of self-harm

£6.50

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Understanding Anxiety

A practical workbook for youth leaders, parents and those supporting young people around the issue of anxiety

£6.50

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Understanding Anger/Self-harm/Anxiety

A new series of books addressing key emotional and mental health issues from a Christian perspective. Anger, Self-harm & Anxiety.

£17.00 ( £19.50) On Offer!

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The Essentials Bundle

The essential youth work resources you need to get your youth group up and running.

£41.98 ( £45.48) On Offer!

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Anti-Racism Conversations

Anti-Racism Conversations (ARC) is a new resource to encourage young people to explore racial justice and start their journey towards anti-racism.

£30.00

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YSE Local

£20.00

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Youthscape Playing Cards: Talking About Faith

Conversation-starter playing cards to get young people thinking and talking about their faith, the way it effects their beliefs and the way they live out their lives.

£11.04 ( £12.99) On Offer!

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Video + Audio Download of Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2023

Catch up with the Youthscape/ St Mellitus College Lecture 2023 with this download.

£5.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - January '24

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Youthscape Essentials Online (January-March 2024)

£45.00

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Luton Unite Christmas Ball 2025

£12.50

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - February '24

Free

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Youthscape Essentials - Taster Course - 16th, 23rd, 30th April

£20.00

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The Youthscape Prayer Band

Wear The Youthscape Prayer Band to help you develop the practice of daily prayer.

£5.10 ( £6.00) On Offer!

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The Brave Journal

A journal to help young people understand and process feelings of anxiety, worry and stress.

£11.04 ( £12.99) On Offer!

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - April '24

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - June '24

Free

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Luton Unite Weekend at Home 2024

£25.00

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Being Trauma Aware in Youth Ministry

Join us for this 90 minute event, and leave with a clearer sense of what it is to be trauma aware in youth ministry.

£5.00

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Youthscape Essentials Online - Sept. 24 (Weekly)

£50.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - July '24

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - September '24

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - November '24

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Annual Lecture 2024

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Young people Speak - 2024

In this film young people share their thoughts about the world that they live in and the way they feel about the future. Exploring topics such as social media, AI, global conflict and sexual violence.

£5.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - March '24

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NYMW 2023 Talks

Unlock the transformative insights of the Youthscape National Youth Ministry 2023 talks with our convenient video downloads.

£25.00

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Luton Unite Satellites Deposit

£20.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - May '24

Free

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Youthscape Essentials Postcards

These 10 postcards have all been designed to encourage youth leaders to keep going for the long haul.

£7.00

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Video + Audio Download of Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2024

Catch up with the Youthscape/ St Mellitus College Lecture 2024 with this download.

£5.00

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Transitions: Connecting youth and children’s work

This deep dive in ‘Transitions: Connecting youth and children’s work’, led in the style of a Youthscape Essentials session is available to watch or even use to train a small group of youth leaders.

£5.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - August '24

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Luton Unite Satellites 2024

£100.00

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Political Priorities - A Ranking Activity

Politics and Young People interactive activity

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Satellites 2025 Ticket

£25.00

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Signal Fire

Prayer is the key to knowing and communicating with God, unlocking a lifelong faith and being the primary bedrock of Christian faith.

£11.00

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Unfold - Season 1

Unfold is a Bible study for young people aged 11 to 17. It's especially suited to groups of less than 8 and where the young people may not all the same age or stage of Christian commitment.

£25.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - December '24

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - February '25

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - March '25

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Prayer In Motion - Anxiety (Pack of 10)

Prayer In Motion - Anxiety leads you on a reflective journey as you turn through the sides, bringing together the reflective power of the Bible, prayer and grounding techniques into one space!

£30.00

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Youthscape Essentials Online - Jan. 25

£50.00

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Satellites 2025 Electrical hook up

£115.00

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Worship in Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Essentials Online Deep Dive

Join the Youthscape Essentials team as we look at how we help young people approach worship, with a specialist in Worship Ministry; Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship

£5.00

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Youthscape Essentials - Find Out More - 29th November

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Youthscape Essentials - Find Out More - 4th December

Free

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Youthscape Essentials Online - Summer 25

£50.00

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Youthscape Essentials Online - Autumn 25

£50.00

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Youthscape Essentials - Find Out More - 4th September

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Youthscape Essentials - Find Out More - 4th June

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Youthscape Essentials - Find Out More - 20th May

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Youthscape Playing Cards: Talking About Relationships

Conversation-starter playing cards to get young people thinking and talking about positive relationships whether that’s friendships, with family or in romantic partnerships.

£12.99

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Advent From Scratch (5 Pack)

Advent from Scratch is a new twist on a festive classic. Rather than chocolate each day, this advent calendar has 25 scratch-off panels which guide young people on a journey through the Christmas story.

£15.00

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David Walker Cartoon Prints

Check out these fun cartoon prints highlighting the fundamentals of youth work and those things we know and love so well as youth leaders.

£8.50 ( £10.00) On Offer!

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Young Leaders Essentials (YLE)

Young Leader Essentials (YLE) helps younger leaders explore what leadership looks like by following the example of Jesus - giving them tools to step into leadership and new responsibilities in churches and youth groups.

£50.00

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Spirited Art Cards

A collection of 10 artworks, created by young people, inspired by faith.

£18.00

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Look Again

10 sessions discovering God’s heart for the vulnerable and challenging young people to follow the example of Jesus and put love into action in their lives.

£30.00

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Supporting an Anxious Generation - A Youthscape Essentials Online Deep Dive

Join the Headstrong and YSE teams as we look at anxiety in young people and how we, as youth leaders, might help them learn how to feel less anxious.

£5.00

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Luton Unite Weekend at Home 2025

£25.00

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Satellites 2025 Food Contribution

£10.00

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Satellites 2025 T-shirt

£10.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - May '25

Free

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - June '25

Free

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - July '25

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - September '25

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - October '25

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - December '25

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Prayer In Motion - Anxiety

Prayer In Motion - Anxiety leads you on a reflective journey as you turn through the sides, bringing together the reflective power of the Bible, prayer and grounding techniques into one space!

£3.80

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Luton Unite Satellites 2025

£100.00

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Annual Lecture 2025

Free

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Annual Lecture 2025 Online

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Satellites 2025 Team Food

£20.00

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Youthscape Essentials Online - Summer 26

£50.00

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Youthscape Essentials Online - Spring 26

£50.00

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Generation Alpha - Curious, Creative and Pre-Christian

£5.00

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Video + Audio Download of Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2025

Anxious About A Generation - A Lecture by Prof.Andrew Root

£5.00

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Video + Audio Download of Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2024

Catch up with the Youthscape/ St Mellitus College Lecture 2024 with this download.

£5.00

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Satellites 2026 Ticket

£25.00

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Satellites 2025 Team Food

£20.00

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Satellites 2025 T-shirt

£10.00

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Satellites 2025 Food Contribution

£10.00

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Satellites 2026 Electrical hook up

£115.00

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Unfold - Series 2

A hands-on and innovative approach to Bible study with 5 sessions especially designed for small groups of young people - Series 2: Approaches to Jesus.

£25.00

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - January '26

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - February '27th

Free

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - March '30th

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - May '12th

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Youthscape Essentials - All You Need To Know Workshop - July '9th

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Bible Confidence - What It Is And Why We Need It

Discover what true Bible confidence is and how we can help young people do the same to make sense of life.

£5.00

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About Us

We’ve been serving young people since 1993. Find out who we are, and why we do what we do.

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Research

The world is always changing. Our Research is dedicated to studying the ever-shifting landscape of youth culture – so that you can better help young people.

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Innovation

It’s at the heart of what we do. Find out about the core creative value that drives our work, why it matters, and how it can help you.

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YS Luton

We started in Luton and that’s where we always start. Our local team are dedicated to serving the emotional, social and spiritual development of all young people in our schools, churches and local community.

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Store

We’re committed to providing the tools you need to best serve young people today. Browse our tailor-made resources, curated books and special events.

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Services

We provide diverse services supporting youth work across the UK. Whether its key training courses, our vital wellbeing project SelfharmUK, our podcast or our next national event, we’re here to help.

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The Youthscape Podcast

A weekly podcast of youth leader inspiration. Hosts Rachel Gardner and Martin Saunders talk faith, church and culture with brilliant guests from the world of youth work.

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Losing Heart

Our survey of 2054 churches revealed a lack of confidence and resources when it comes to providing youth work compared to children’s work.

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Staff

Meet our wonderful staff. They change the world. If you need to contact one of us, you'll find contact details for everyone here too.

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Open Me

Open Me is a free devotional made especially for youth workers. It’s a way of deepening your own faith and spiritual life - after all, you can only pass on something that’s real for you. Published in Seasons, each has a theme that leads you deeper into the character of Jesus.

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Work With Us

We are Christians, working for the good of all young people, regardless of faith or background. We have almost thirty staff, full and part time, working across our projects and programmes. We’re always looking for the right people to help us develop further.

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The Story

Published four times a year, The Story is a handy digest of UK and international research relevant to work with young people. View online (or download) for free, or get the printed version, which includes a fold out infographic poster, mailed to you.

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Product offers

Check out our deals and bundles designed to equip you as a youth worker and save a little bit of money.

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About the Centre

The Youthscape Centre for Research is a Think Tank situated at the heart of Youthscape. We believe that innovation in youth work, and sustainable change for young people requires reflective, rigorous and theologically grounded research.

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Advisory Board

Our Research Advisory Board exists to offer guidance and support to Centre staff, drawing on their distinct perspectives to shape our strategy and ongoing work.

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No Questions Asked

In-depth interviews with 16 young people revealed very little curiosity about religion, faith and God, as well as important clues as to why that might be.

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Ethics

Research ethics is shorthand for a commitment to make sure that research benefits rather than harms people. Research should always be undertaken responsibly, with full consideration of how others are impacted in the process of creating new knowledge.

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Research News

The online platform for the Youthscape Centre for Research. Follow us as we explore relevant research and ideas from the UK and across the world.

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Current Research

An overview of research currently in progress at the Centre, including calls for evidence and opportunities for participation.

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Bute Mills Room Hire

A range of creative meeting spaces for hire in central Luton with capacity up to 90 people, free wifi and catering available on request.

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NEET Prevention Programmes

Compass is an ambitious, intensive and impactful project aimed at helping 13-14-year-old young people disconnected from school, at risk of becoming NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training) post-16.

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Meet the Luton Team

Meet our brilliant local youth workers who love serving young people.

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Referring a Young Person

Whether you're a teacher, parent or youth worker, this is your online portal for referring a young person to any of our tailor-made programmes.

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School Assemblies

We provide school assemblies on a range of topics, from Christian faith to mental health, from relationships to grief. We want to help young people stay curious.

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Luton Unite

Luton Unite is a cross-church partnership project that brings young people from different churches together once a month to worship God and have fun together.

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Safeguarding

We're committed to creating a place where every child and adult can feel, and be, safe.

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Volunteering with Youthscape

Volunteers have always been at the heart of Youthscape's work locally and nationally. Here you can find out all about how you can get involved and the volunteering opportunities we have.

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Board of Trustees

Meet our Board of Trustees. They govern Youthscape as a registered charity. They also decide how we are organised and run to achieve our aims and ensure we are making a difference for young people.

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Our Patron

A message regarding our patron

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Donate to Youthscape

As a registered charity, Youthscape depends on the generosity of those who care about disadvantaged young people and want to support our work financially.

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Meet the Innovation Team

Our Innovation Team works alongside our Research and Luton-based teams to develop new approaches to youth work and innovative resources.

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Youth Work News

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Our Story

Youthscape has been working in Luton for over 25 years. Read our story of how we started from a dream held by local churches, to the charity we are now.

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Get in touch

What can we do for you?

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Why innovate in youth work?

Young people meet, think and congregate completely differently to the way they did just 25 years ago. Youth work needs to find ways of keeping up.

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The Youthscape Innovation Process

In 2014, we developed our own five stage process for innovation. Find out what those stages are and how we use them.

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Launchpad

Youthscape are training vicars and church leaders who want their church to start working with young people and want to have the the right knowledge and insights to form a strategy and action plan.

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Theology of Innovation

Innovation is theological: a vital improvisation in the midst of a divine drama. Youth work needs this theology so it can be inventive, reflective, and kept free from despair.

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Case Studies

So what does Innovation actually look like? Here's real-life examples of products we've tried and tested through our Innovation process, and what we learned on the way.

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Alumina self-harm support

Alumina is our online programme for young people that runs two evenings a week, by trained counsellors. It’s a safe place to explore how you are doing, what your struggles are and receive support for your harming behaviour.

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Help

For help with questions about the store read through our FAQ sections here.

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Drop-in

The Bute Mills after-school Drop-in gives local young people a safe space to relax, have fun and build relationships.

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The History of Bute Mills

We're really proud of our 100-year old building in Luton town centre. It's a privilege to make our home in one of Luton's key historical assets.

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Postage and Delivery

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What is innovation?

Innovation is one of the great buzzwords of the modern world. What exactly is it and what does it mean specifically here at Youthscape?

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Special Orders

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Why support us

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Welcome to our website

Welcome to our online home: it exists to serve you and young people. Find out who we are, what we do and why.

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Open House Co-Research Project

In April 2019 Youthscape were awarded funding from the Co-op Foundation to run a research project with young people, exploring the links between youth loneliness and youth social action. Here’s what we found.

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Theology & Research

Here at Youthscape, we seek to bridge the often disconnected worlds of academic theology, research and on-the-ground youth ministry.

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Coronavirus: A youth ministry liveblog

We ran this liveblog from March to May 2020 to help youth leaders respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. All the content shared can still be accessed and searched for here.

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Luton Youth and Families COVID-19 Response Group

Several organisations across Luton have partnered together, with Youthscape, to form a response group as a central place for children, young people and families to get in touch and access town-wide support.

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We do God

Survey and case study data highlight the way that Christian practice can help young people encounter God and develop faith of their own.

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Now What?

In July 2020 Youthscape ran Now What? — a brand new online event designed to help you define your youth ministry vision in a COVID-19 world. If you missed it, you can catch-up on everything here.

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Satellites

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New Hope: An Online Schools Work Conference

Schools work is going to look very different this term. Join us for New Hope, a free online conference to serve and inspire schools workers amidst uncertainty.

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Headstrong

Headstrong is a new online space aimed exclusively at young people with a focus on promoting positive mental wellbeing.

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The Youthscape / St Mellitus College Annual Lecture

The Youthscape / St Mellitus Annual Lecture

Book now for the 2025 Annual Lecture on Monday June 9th - in person at St Mellitus College or online. Our speaker is Andrew Root (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary), the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Challenge Accepted

Six fun and creative challenges designed to boost your mood this lockdown, FREE for young people in Luton school years 7-13.

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Theological Reflection in Youth Ministry

This research report explores the role and potential of theological reflection in youth ministry. Dr Phoebe Hill dives into the findings and considers their implications.

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Burning Down the House

In 2020 We Are Tearfund and Youthscape surveyed 630 Christians aged 14-19 from across the UK. The ‘Burning Down the House’ report gives us brand new insights into how teenagers see the climate, the Church and their faith. These were ‘active Christians’ – 92% said they took part in a church service at least once a week and 84% said their faith was important or very important to them.

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Luton 1:1 catch-up walks

With the weather getting warmer and restrictions slowly easing, we’d love to catch up with a free drink and a walk round the park. You pick the day, the drink and even the youth leader!

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Luton Unite Watch Party + Video Consent

Our monthly youth gathering is now an in-person event! Sign up here to join our watch parties at Bute Mills.

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All-round training for every volunteer youth leader.

An exciting course to equip and strengthen anyone working with/ministering to young people in churches and community projects.

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The ‘secular culture’ of youth work training

Research from Goldsmiths University and Youthscape explores the place of religion, faith and spirituality on JNC-recognised youth work training courses across England.

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Fearless

Fearless is designed to help students grow in confidence, self-worth and self-respect, with a particular focus on building positive relationships with themselves, others and the world.

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Translating God

A ground-breaking research project exploring the world of Gen Z, and their engagement with Christianity. Read on to find out more and get involved…

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Compass

Compass is designed to help students re-engage with their education and grow in determination, resilience and aspiration.

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Translating God | Focus group information for parents

The Youthscape Centre for Research is running focus groups to explore the gap between the language and world of young people, and the language of the Church.

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Faith in Young People

In 2019, the Youthscape Centre for Research was commissioned by the Diocese of St Albans to carry out research to establish the scale and scope of youth work in the Diocese and to identify the challenges and opportunities facing churches.

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Reaching Youth

We're really sorry that we've had to make the difficult decision to cancel our Reaching Youth online event.

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Therapeutic groups in schools

Fill in the form here so your child can participate in one of Youthscape’s therapeutic groups within schools.

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Anxiety and stress

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Innovation Training Courses

We're offering online and in-person training to help you think about innovation and how to integrate it into your youth ministry.

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Cream Tea at Bute Mills

We're hosting a Cream Tea to help raise money for Luton Unite. We'd love you to join us!

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Bute Mills Youth Group (Years 7 & 8)

Bute Mills Youth Group takes place every Monday during term time from 4pm-5.30pm for young people in school years 7 and 8.

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Influencers: Peer evangelism amongst young people in the UK

Research amongst UK Christian young people and youth leaders into the methods and perceived effectiveness of peer-to-peer evangelism and outreach amongst teenagers.

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Sponsor a Camper 2022

Friends of Youthscape, we need your help. Would you consider sponsoring a young person to go to Satellites 2022 this summer?

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Fun things to do with the Youthscape Playing Cards

There are loads of ways to use the Youthscape Playing Cards! Here’s some ideas we’ve come up with. You could come up with your own of course, and we’d love to hear them if you do!

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‘Feels like home’: Young people’s experience of Relational Hubs

Relational Hubs are open-access community youth projects, with an after-school ‘drop-in’ at the centre. The Youthscape Centre for Research was commissioned to learn more about the work of three of these hubs, and the impact they have.

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Email feedback

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Talking about life review

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NYMW22 Talks

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Youth work diagrams - behind the scenes

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Published Research

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Info for youth workers

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Youthscape discussion group Bute Mills - information for parents

Youthscape TG discussion group - information for parents

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Youthscape research session school - information for parents

Youthscape TG discussion group - information for parents

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Youthscape online discussion group - information for parents

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Hosting Youthscape Essentials

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Youthscape Essentials

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Addiction

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Loss & grief

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Exam Anxiety

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Summer Fun Week

Summer Fun Week - Youthscape Luton

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YSE Local

YSE Local is a great opportunity for local youth volunteers and leaders to come and receive high-quality research based training for all the essential youth work needs.

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Luton 2040

Youthscape's roots are in Luton. Bedfordshire, where we're committed to the 2040 vision to be a healthy, fair and sustainable town where everyone can thrive and no-one has to live in poverty.

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Satellites 2026

Satellites is a summer event for young people, brought to you by the team at Youthscape. It’s a five-day gathering, designed to inspire teenagers to live with God at the centre of their lives for the other 360 days of the year.

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Anti racism

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Youthscape Pizza Party

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Grief and Loss

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NYMW

2026 tickets now available! The National Youth Ministry Weekend (NYMW) is an annual event for all Christians involved in supporting young people and helping with church youth work – whether you are a youth leader, church leader, paid worker or volunteer.

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NYMW 2024

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Translating God Resource Project Invitation

We are looking for up to 10 groups of young people and their youth worker(s) to evaluate a new Bible reading guide which combines the open approach modelled within the Translating God project with additional space for young people to learn more through their reading.

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