SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2026

ST MICHAEL'S CE HIGH SCHOOL, CHORLEY

WHAT IS ABIDE?

Abide is an event for young people in schools years 7 to 13 - whether they attend church every Sunday or are dropping in at your youth club, we aim to encourage all young people in their journey of faith.

There will be times of worship including celebrating Eucharist together, workshops and activity spaces as well as a healthy dollop of fun & games!

"The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5

Abide 2026 is an invitation to live life in the light of Jesus! We believe that God is doing something significant among this generation of young people, so we're excited to be gathering together to explore and experience what it means to know Jesus as the active Light of the World - overcoming the darkness of anxiety, pain, poverty, and fear with His love.

SPEAKERS

BISHOP PHILIP NORTH

JADE AND JOHN REYNOLDS

WORKSHOPS

With Claire Lunn-Rockliffe

If you’re up for burning off some energy, getting active, and maybe even discovering how in say the word “sun” in Tanzanian sign language, come and join the action!

With Jonathan Hands

Come and see how science and faith intersect (and blow stuff up) with Mr Hands; a science teacher and a Christian. 

With Hannah Gerrard

Hannah Gerrard is a professional dancer, performer, artist and teacher. If you’re up for learning some new moves, expressing yourself and having some fun, this is the workshop for you!

With Lisa Cowell and Lindsay Wright

If you’re ready to try your hand at crafting, and discover how light transforms art, this is the session for you!

With Bishop Philip North

Ask Bishop Philip the hardest, biggest questions of life, faith, Jesus and the Bible. Can he answer them all?

With Tiaan and Philippa

A workshop planned and led by young people, for young people, about being young people who want to live as light everyday.

With Lynn McCann and Dave Harris

If you’ve ever struggled to focus in prayer or felt overwhelmed in worship, come and discover practical ways to connect with God just as He made you!

With John and Jade Reynolds

Join John and Jade as they lead a workshop on how to be a light in the darkness on social media and online!

PROGRAMME

BOOKING

Booking Process for Abide: in the Light

1) Youth Leaders register their youth group to attend Abide: In The Light via the button below.

2) We will populate the "Young People's Booking Form" and "Additional Leaders Booking Form" with your church info. You will get an email containing links to these forms.

3a) Youth Leaders can then forward on the "Young People's Booking Form" link to parents and young people to book for Abide.

3b) Youth Leaders can then forward on the "Additional Youth Leaders Booking Form" link onto leaders attending with your group.

4) On this form they will select to attend as part of your group, so you will get an email telling you when they have booked! They will also have the opportunity to choose their first and second choices of workshop or space.

DEADLINES:
Group Registration Deadline - 12noon on Monday 28th September 2026
Young People Booking Deadline - 12noon on Monday 5th October 2026

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To help you to let your young people know all about Abide: In The Light we have created a beautiful bundle of promotional materials including video, flyers and images for your use.

What is the role of youth leaders at Abide?

As well as being the first port of call for their young people, we would like to encourage leaders to get stuck into all aspects of the event alongside their young people.

The hope is that Abide inspires young people in their faith journey and we long for whatever happens at Abide to be able to be followed up in local church youth ministries. We will also have the opportunity to hang out as youth leaders during the workshop time, for encouragement, networking, prayer and good coffee.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything about Abide, please do get in touch with us.

As you prepare to bring your youth group to Abide, why not use this pre-event devotional resource to explore John 1:5?

More information about Abide26 coming in 2026