04 - 10 JULY 2026
“… just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, being rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught …” Colossians 2:6-7
No matter where we are in our journey of faith, we all need our spiritual roots to be healthy, growing deeper and stronger. Life has a way of testing what lies beneath the surface and we want to bear fruit that will last. Yet instead of tending our roots, we can easily complicate spiritual growth – searching for the latest idea, trend, or technique, hoping it will finally mature us.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Keswick at Portstewart 2026 as we dig into this theme and seek to deepen our roots in Christ for a resilient faith.
Evening Celebrations
Jonathan Thomas
Sat 4th - Mon 6th July @ 7.30pm
Jonathan Thomas is married to Rebecca and they have 3 boys. He has served in Christian ministry for over 20 years and presently works for BBC Radio Wales as a producer and broadcaster, author of Intentional Interruptions (Christian Focus) and presenter of Welsh Awakenings (Pugh Productions). Originally from west Wales, fluent in Welsh speaking, Jonathan has an interest in both the history of religion in Wales and its place in modern society. He researches, writes and speaks on a variety of topics from Welsh Revivals and Thomas Charles, to communicating and preaching in a media-saturated culture. When he’s not reading books or raising children, Jonathan enjoys coffee and cycling.
Evening Celebrations
Clive Bowsher
Tues 7th - Fri 10th July @ 7.30pm
Clive Bowsher is a pastor-theologian who teaches and writes widely on believers' rootedness in Christ. He is the author of 'Life in the Son' and 'ONE: Being United to Jesus Changes Everything.' He serves currently as a pastor and elder at Grace Community Church in Wales, and on the Adjunct Faculty in New Testament at Union School of Theology. Clive lives near to Swansea with his wife, Kerstin, and 15 year-old son, Alasdair, enjoying sports together and walking their Goldendoodle dog on the dunes.
Morning Bible Readings
Mark Meynell
Mon 6th - Fri 10th July @ 11am
Mark Meynell is a preacher, writer and pastor who is passionate about integrating our ancient faith with the concerns and questions of the modern world. He has served in several churches (including a decade at All Souls Langham Place, during which he was a part-time voluntary government chaplain); he taught biblical studies at a seminary in Kampala, Uganda from 2001-2005; and since then has been involved with Langham Preaching in various capacities; from 2014-2024, as Director (Europe & Caribbean). As a result he has taught in over 40 countries. He is now a freelance apologist and teacher with a particular commitment to serving the church in Ukraine and Türkiye. He has written 10 non-fiction books and is currently engaged in his first work of fiction; married to Rachel, they have 2 adult children and live in Berkshire.
The Keswick Hub
The Keswick Hub is the place to meet up with others in the cafe, browse the extensive bookshop, or explore opportunities to engage in mission through the Mission Exhibition Space.
Mission Exhibition
Our mission exhibition gives organisations and supporters and potential supporters a chance to connect. We have 20 spaces available - Applications are now closed for 2026!
Bookshop
Browse the extensive bookshop and take advantage of some special offers during the week of Convention - including materials related to our main theme.
Cafe
The Hub cafe is a great place to catch up with others over a coffee or to enjoy a bite of lunch.
Kids & Youth
Portstewart CSSM
Keswick is delighted to partner with Portstewart CSSM, a lively, exciting Holiday Bible Club for 5-18 year olds that is free to attend! This year we are running from the …….. of July. There will be lots of fun, games, songs, Bible talks, memory verses, quizzes, activity nights and much much more! Portstewart CSSM is a Scripture Union Northern Ireland Mission and seeks to bring God’s Good News to the children, young people and families of Portstewart.
For further information check out the Portstewart CSSM Facebook page or email portstewart@suni.co.uk For more information on the work of Scripture Union please visit suni.co.uk
TOTZ ZONE
Our Totz Zone facilities adjacent to the main tent is a great place where parents can look after their small children while benefitting from the programme via video relay. There is also an area sectioned off in the main marquee for parents with small babies.
THE PRAYER SPACE
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Monday - Friday 9.45am - 10.30am
Join with us each morning in the Prayer Tent as we pray not only for the ministry of the Convention but for the Church, our society, our world, and a move of God’s Spirit throughout our land. These prayer gatherings are open to everyone. -
We have a team of trained and trusted people who are available in the Prayer Tent at the end of each of our Evening Celebrations to pray with you. Perhaps you would like someone to pray with you in response to what God has been saying, or perhaps there’s some other concern for which you would value prayer? Make your way to the Prayer Tent at the close of the Evening Celebration.
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As we gather together as volunteers to set up everything for the week we take time to pause and prayer together. Praying for God’s blessing both spiritually and practically and that we would work and move throughout the convention week.
