Saturday
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| Time | Venue | Title & Speaker |
12:00 |  | Prayer Spaces In SchoolsWant to hear about the amazing impact that a prayer space in your local school can make? Join Emma for stories of transformation and some practical tips on how to get started.Enter text or code snippet... Emma Thompson |
 | Breathe (11:00 - 12:30)Every now and again it’s good to get a chance to stop and breathe. This year at the Hatch we are providing a quiet place to scribble, pray and process and all that you’re experiencing at SM2019.
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 | Drop In Cafe | |
 | Drop inPop in to YFC and enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, have a go on the X-box or PS4, grab a snack from the Tuck-Shop and a mocktail from the 'bar'; or just hang out and have a chat with one of the YFC Team.
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 | How To Reach Anyone, AnywhereAs a young person in 2019 you have the most amazing opportunity to impact your world for the Kingdom. Pete Baker from PAIS explores some of the many ways you can do that and shares about their mission project - Because You're Loved. Pete Baker | |
14:00 | | Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday: Bible 2020Imagine: you, your youth group and your church family joining in with a worldwide community speaking the words of the Bible aloud everywhere, everyday, for everyone, throughout 2020 – lives will be changed! If you’re a leader who is passionate about seeing people engage with the Bible then come and join Bible Society NI to find out more about Bible 2020 and discover how you can be part of this incredible project as we read the Bible together, dream for the world and release you to change your world with the Word! Andrew Dickson (Bible Society NI) |
| Drama, It's what we do!Come along, have fun and learn how to express yourself through drama with Chris and Ross from Play it by Ear. Play it by Ear | |
| Sharing Your Faith Without Losing Your FriendsSharing your faith can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of being a Christian. What do I say? How do I say it? How will people react to it? Come hear stories of success and failure and get equipped with practical tools to overcome your fear of evangelism. Scott Evans | |
| Soul Sistas 1Ellen Degeneres once said "I think beauty comes from knowing who you actually are. That's real beauty to me." Join Kara as she explores how our strength, beauty and identity are shaped as we grow us women of God. Kara Smith | |
| Men Madness 1Is being manly all about getting jacked, watching sports and "sowing your wild oats"… or is it something different entirely? Join Joshua as he explores what it looks like to be shaped into true Christian manliness. Joshua Luke Smith | |
15:15 | | Leadership Stream #1 - Looking ThroughHow do we best encourage our young people in their discipleship journey, with real faith that is built to last? Join us as we talk about how youth leaders can help grow young people’s faith, help them explore vocations, as well as getting the balance of our youth ministry programmes right. Tom Tate & Paul Keegan |
| “Through Doubt and Heartbreak - Finding hope in losing faith”Billy has a story to tell. A story of loss, heartbreak and doubt. A story of faith, hope and love. Get ready for a whirlwind ride through song and story, humour and horror. This is a must for anyone battling with mental health, suffering grief or asking God those big questions, "Where are you? Why did this happen?" Billy Fyffe | |
| Leaving School Without Leaving Your FaithFinishing school means leaving a lot of things behind but your faith doesn’t have to be one of them. Join university chaplain Scott Evans to explore how your faith can become even stronger at uni as you figure out who God is calling you to be. Scott Evans | |
| Drop InPop in to YFC and enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, have a go on the X-box or PS4, grab a snack from the Tuck-Shop and a mocktail from the 'bar'; or just hang out and have a chat with one of the YFC Team.
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| We Are The Rubbish RevolutionMcDonald’s got new straws and Netflix have taken on Attenborough’s ocean-plastic anger, but what about us? Does God care about my Cola bottle? Our world has a rubbish problem – and it’s hitting people who are living in poverty the hardest. How can we lead a rubbish revolution in our throw-away culture? This seminar will explore how we, by challenging our plastic obsession, can be change makers for people living in poverty. Hannah Elliott | |
16:30 | | Guardians of the flameJoin Jonny and guests as they discuss his documentary, "Guardians of the Flame", which looks at religion and The Troubles. He will be joined by Beryl Quigley and her husband Peter who will share their story of loss and forgiveness. There will also be some music from Na Leanaí. Jonny Clark and Beryl & Peter Quigley and music by Na Leanai |
| "Wonderfully Made - Understanding our minds & our mental health"Engaging with our mental health by exploring the relationship between our faith and how our minds work. Tom and Paul have worked with young people and are working as counsellors with a variety of ages. Come here them talk about Tom Tate & Paul Keegan | |
| What to do when church fails youAre you disappointed with church? Burnt out on Christian gatherings? Good. That means you are on the verge of understanding what church really is and why it matters for the whole of your life. In looking more closely at what Jesus says about it all, he does transform not only our idea about community but also the very core of who we are. Tim Chaddick | |
| How to study anything with anyoneWe know we should read the bible but we don’t know where to start or how to understand what we're reading. Join Pete as he explores an ancient technique for engaging reading the bible alone and with your friends. Pete Baker | |
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Sunday
( To see more detail about a seminar touch the title after the symbol. Speaker links (in blue) will take you to another page, then you can use the 'back' button/arrow to return to this page. )
| Time | Venue | Title & Speaker |
12:00 | | Fearless YouthDo you want to hear from other young people about their dreams and vision? Young people from the Fearless project - Catholic, Protestant, urban, rural - will creatively share their life experience, hopes and fears, as well as their vision for the future.
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| Breathe (11:00 - 12:30)Every now and again it’s good to get a chance to stop and breathe. This year at the Hatch we are providing a quiet place to scribble, pray and process and all that you’re experiencing at SM2019.
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| Drop In Cafe | |
| Drop InPop in to YFC and enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, have a go on the X-box or PS4, grab a snack from the Tuck-Shop and a mocktail from the 'bar'; or just hang out and have a chat with one of the YFC Team.
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| The Church Doesn't Care About Poor PeopleYoung people from lower income families have a tendency to educational underachievement. Mark Knox believes this to be unfair and unjust, and a reality that can be undone. Through forming Aspire he and his team invest in young people and empower them to achieve their educational and social potential. Hear from Mark, his team and the young people he works with as we unpack how the Church can respond to the educational poverty crisis. Mark Knox | |
14:00 | | Something Worth SayingThinking about writing a talk for your church, youth group, SU or CU? Don’t know where to start? Scott Evans has given talks at universities and conferences across the US, Canada, Ireland and the UK and joins us to help us explore how to write talks and become people with something worth saying. Scott Evans |
| Illustrated FaithDo you love scribbling, drawing and creating? Why not come along to Illustrated Faith and discover the divine in the doodling?
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| Your JourneyYoung people from Connor Diocese, Church Of Ireland share how their dream of writing a youth resource became a reality. Hear from some of the authors how the idea came about and was developed into a published book! A challenging, interactive seminar provoking you to consider where your voice can be heard, where would you begin? Connor Youth Forum & Christina Baillie | |
| Soul Sistas 2Ellen Degeneres once said "I think beauty comes from knowing who you actually are. That's real beauty to me." Join Kara as she explores how our strength, beauty and identity are shaped as we grow us women of God. Kara Smith | |
| Men Madness 2Is being manly all about getting jacked, watching sports and "sowing your wild oats"… or is it something different entirely? Join Joshua as he explores what it looks like to be shaped into true Christian manliness. Joshua Luke Smith | |
15:15 | | Leadership Stream #2 - Looking OutwardsOutreach – how do we best connect with young people outside of church, something the church at large continues to struggle with? Often the issues with unchurched young people are a world away from what we know or our own experience with young people in church. Join us as we look at the area of outreach and detached Youth work. Matt Peach |
| Scratch DramaEver wanted to perform on the Summer Madness stage? Join Play it by Ear for some creativity, hopefully a couple of laughs and the chance to put together a drama for the Monday night of SM2019. Play it by Ear | |
| Shaped and Stirred - Stories of Faith, Identity and CharacterMitch and Darren come from very different backgrounds. Mitch is a full time evangelist from East Belfast, Darren is a Catholic priest from a Catholic Religious Order in the Glens of Antrim. Join them as they interview each other about some of the key experiences that have brought them to faith and helped shape their identity and character. Expect banter, stories and inspiration. Mitch and Darren O'Reilly | |
| Drop InPop in to YFC and enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, have a go on the X-box or PS4, grab a snack from the Tuck-Shop and a mocktail from the 'bar'; or just hang out and have a chat with one of the YFC Team.
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| “I’ve got your back” Helping my friend when they are not okWe’ve heard “It’s OK to not be OK”, but how do we support our friends when they are not OK? What should we do? Who should we speak to? How can we bring God’s hope in a time of difficulty? Come along to this helpful seminar by The Big House team to learn, listen and join the discussion about this important role we have to play as friends. Big House & Tim Burns | |
16.30 | | SERVE - Equipping Young LeadersJesus' leadership was earmarked by service and sacrifice, it was not glamorous and it did not make him rich. However, it revealed a way of living that is transformative for the individual, for their friends and family, for communities and for the world. It is caring, it is practical, it is costly and painful and it is filled with hope. This is true leadership, come and explore what this can look like for you and hear stories from young people working out what following Jesus looks like for them. Tim Burns |
| Songwriting as an Outlet Elise Brammer | |
| Drop In Cafe | |
| Drop InPop in to YFC and enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, have a go on the X-box or PS4, grab a snack from the Tuck-Shop and a mocktail from the 'bar'; or just hang out and have a chat with one of the YFC Team.
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| I Am A Temple"Did you not know... You are a Temple of the Holy Spirit? You are not your own”. (Corinthians 6:19) I believe this question, penned thousands of years ago has the power to transform the way we define our humanity. These ancient words are a call to revolution, the manifesto of a resistance, the witness that the Divine is using us, yes us, in all our contradiction, confusion and chaos, to rebuild what the empire tore down. We are the Temple, the evidence that God's presence is not afraid of the trenches, that hope will have the last word and every moment matters. This workshop will equip, empower and challenge us to live like every moment matters, we’ll create a unique manifesto for our lives and explore how we can use our voice, the work of our hands and every part of our life to change the world around us. Joshua Luke Smith | |
 | The Big Top TableQuestion Time Bishop Harold Miller, Lisa Whitten, Nichola Mallon, Robbie Butler, Pete Kernoghan, Martin Magill |
Monday
( To see more detail about a seminar touch the title after the symbol. Speaker links (in blue) will take you to another page, then you can use the 'back' button/arrow to return to this page. )
| Time | Venue | Title & Speaker |
12:00 | | Leaders Cafe (opens 13:30) |
| Breathe (11:00 - 12:30)Every now and again it’s good to get a chance to stop and breathe. This year at the Hatch we are providing a quiet place to scribble, pray and process and all that you’re experiencing at SM2019.
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| #WhoCaresIDo - Dignity, Daring & DisabilityExcluded. Bullied. Lonely. Many young people with disabilities face these realities every day. They need a place of belonging, faith and adventure. Without stigma. High on human value. Removing boundaries. Tiō presents to leaders (and anyone) a way of being that place. Should be said, ‘it will change everyone!’ Ian Dickson | |
| Drop InPop in to YFC and enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, have a go on the X-box or PS4, grab a snack from the Tuck-Shop and a mocktail from the 'bar'; or just hang out and have a chat with one of the YFC Team.
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| Money MattersMoving on, getting a job and a student loan and life's all about that dolla dolla... but how on earth do I look after it?! In this seminar, Robin and Rory share their experience, expertise and great practical tips on how to make every penny count when you're out on your own. Robin Kee and Rory Barton | |
14:00 | | Less Than 10When your faith journey takes you to unexpected places. Stories from 4 people who have experienced significant shifts in their spiritual outlook. Rachel Burke, Jade Irwin, Billy Fyffe & Sam Neill |
| Mental Health: "When you don't know what to say - Having conversations around mental health".A closer look at what makes it difficult to discuss our mental health, how to understand our own feelings better, and how to support each other when we talk about our mental health. Tom Tate & Paul Keegan | |
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| Soul Sistas and Men Madness 3 - Who you're made to be!We all feel burdened by expectations about what it means to be be a guy or a girl, but were we made for something more? In the seminar, Martin and Rachel will unpack some of the unhelpful ideas and stereotypes around what it means to be male or female in 2019, and explore what it means to look to Jesus and become the man or woman that God intends you to be. Rachel Gardner & Martin Saunders | |
| Make Slave Free NormalOver 200 years have passed since the abolition of slavery and yet there are more slaves in our world than ever before. In fact, many of our everyday products potentially have been found to have slavery and exploitation in their supply chains. Join IJM as we share stories and explore how you can be part of ending slavery in your lifetime. Chloe Fulton (IJM) | |
15:15 | | Leadership Stream #3 - Looking InHow do we best pastorally care for our young people, helping them through the tough times and complex issues, a seemingly never-ending stream in this current age? Join us as Rachel unpacks issues affecting young people currently, discussing the responsibility we have in their spiritual formation as youth leaders, and how best to equip the young people in our care. Rachel Gardner |
| Process rather than ProductThere’s been a lot to take in over the weekend and in order to process it all, it can help people to creatively explore how they process information. It’s important to get things from our head out. This time at the Hatch we’ll be looking at some Art therapy tools to help that process along. Susie Keegan | |
| Naturally SupernaturalTongues, prophecy, healing and all that fun stuff - is it just for the super holy? Or the super weird? Or maybe the supernatural can be part of our everyday ordinary? Join the conversation with Laura, Sam, Beth and Steve as they find out what the Bible says, share experiences and stories and create some space for you to explore. It's gonna be a good one. Laura Green, Sam Neill, Beth Tays & Steve McCartney | |
| Culture - Are You Shaping It Or Shaped By It?We process over 34gb of data every day. Culture shapes us through every chat, class, ad, video, song, show, like and share. This is scary but also gives us an incredible platform to shape our world through the lens of Jesus. Stu Bothwell | |
| Shaken? – Coping with Difficulty.All of us experience good days, and not so good days. It is normal for us all to have times when life feels a little tricky or difficult. But did you know, there are lots of little things we can practise every day to help us keep going, especially when life feels tough. Shaken is an exciting new resource being launched this Autumn by the Connor Diocese and The Big House. It lets you try out new and fun coping mechanisms which can be used every day, including on the not so good days we all have. Come along to this seminar to be one of the first people to try out Shaken! Big House, Christina Bailie | |
16:30 | | Faith & Politics: Leave, Remain or Abstain?Should Christians be political? We live in the era of Brexit, Trump and fake news. It is an age of polarization; one were Populism has become popular and Alt Right ideologies have entered the mainstream. Threats from global terrorism, an unresolved migration debates and the severe repercussions of a changing climate all loom large in our collective futures. Knowing all this, how ought people of faith engage in politics... should we even try? Lisa Whitten |
| It’s Kinda G-MagicUp and coming magician, G-Magic, is coming along to teach people some tricks to surprise and dazzle their friends. G-Magic | |
| New Christians - The BasicsThe start of any journey is full of anxiety and excitement and the journey of faith is no different. If you have recently become a Christian or given your life to Jesus at the festival this seminar is a must for you and your youth leader. We want to equip you with the information and guidance to help you make bold strides toward Jesus at the start of your journey with him. Stephen Whitten | |
| Hip-Hop Dance WorkshopHave a go at hip hop, break dancing, and commercial dance. Donking Rongavilla | |
| The Missing PeaceJesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers”, but what does that look like? We see images on the news of violence and war - if we were to think about a word for the world we would say it is far from peaceful. However, Jesus' call to be peacemakers means there is purpose and possibility in our peacemaking. Come and find out how we can put Jesus' words into practice and be real change makers in a divided and war-torn world. Daniel Johnston |