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Mission Disco – Young Adults Survey: Wider Mission Pt 2

February 6th, 2026|

Simon and Ross are joined by guests Luke Hawkins and Iona Holt for part two of Wider Mission, continuing the conversation around the Young Adult Survey.

Together, they unpack the themes that stood out most and explore what these insights could mean for the future of the Church in Ireland.

About Our Guests:

Luke Hawkins
Luke HawkinsCIYD
Luke works for the Church of Ireland Youth Department developing Youth Ministry in the Republic of Ireland. For the last 18 months he has visited Churches, Schools, Synods and the National Ploughing Championships meeting young people and youth leaders. Before that, he was a School Chaplain for four years in Westmeath. He is married to Esther and they have one daughter.
Iona Holt
Iona HoltQUB Student
ona is a second-year student at Queen’s University Belfast, studying Anthropology and English. She is passionate about seeing the church reimagined and exploring the intersection between faith and culture. She has been involved in a range of politics and advocacy projects, including Youth in Government (2022–23) with YMCA Belfast, where she now volunteers. Last year, she was a participant in the Kyria Network’s second Collab cohort, completing the programme in London in August 2025. She is currently a member of the planning committee for the 4 Corners Festival Belfast, which will take place in February 2026.

Get your copy of the Young Adults & church Survey here.

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Mission Disco – Young Adults Survey: Wider Mission Pt 1

January 22nd, 2026|

Join Simon, Ross and guest Anne Baenziger as they continue to unpack the findings of the Young Adult’s Survey conducted by Praxis, Tearfund and VOX Magazine in 2024.

This episode they discusses the themes that emerged from this research and what the implications are for young people, the church and mission in Ireland.

About Our Guest: Anne has been living in Dublin since 2013, coming over originally as a ‘missionary’ working with various groups – currently Breathe (MCI), Praxis Movement, & a local Dublin Church of Ireland parish. She recently completed DCU’s Masters in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. … [Continue Reading]

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