Welcome to YouShape
A Year of Discovery and Deepening Faith
YouShape is a formational year for young adults (18 to early 30s), designed to deepen your relationship with Jesus and nurture discipleship within an intentional community. Rooted in local churches and shaped by peers, it offers a structured yet flexible rhythm for those discerning God’s leading. YouShape includes monthly hub meetings with meals and reflection, a shared rule of life, a weekend retreat, a spring pilgrimage, and a commissioning service.
YouShape complements your existing commitments while offering depth, direction and support in your walk with Christ.
📝 Register NowJesus invites us into "life in all its fullness." As we follow Him, we become more authentically ourselves. Being "you-shaped" means aligning your life with God's purpose, discovering who you truly are in Christ.
We grow best together. Hubs gather monthly to share food, pray, worship, open Scripture, and support one another. Together, we build spiritual rhythms through a shared rule of life, a retreat weekend, and a challenge or trip.
This is a journey of purpose. You’ll explore God’s calling through prayer, worship, and community, supported by practical teaching that helps you lead yourself well and live out your faith with confidence.
Engage in nine themed, peer-led sessions forming a shared "rule of life." Each gathering focuses on communal cooking, eating, worship, and learning. Explore themes like hospitality, prayer, Scripture, justice, calling, and resilience, fostering deep and sustainable discipleship.
Monthly meet-ups typically occur on weeknights or weekend afternoons, depending on your local hub’s schedule.
Join all hubs for a countryside retreat featuring worship, teaching, workshops, and community-building activities. A time for rest, reflection, and reconnection.
Embark on a three-day spiritual journey at Cliff College in Derbyshire. Experience walking, shared prayer, communal meals, and personal reflection. Accommodation is provided, with options for room sharing or overflow housing. The pilgrimage concludes with a final gathering on Saturday night; check-out is by 9am Sunday.
Celebrate your journey with a diocesan service at Christ Church Cathedral (or a similar venue). Family, friends, and parish members are warmly invited to this joyful occasion.
YouShape Hubs
Across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire, YouShape Hubs bring together young adults (18–30s) who want to grow in faith, share life together, and find their people. Each Hub is anchored in a trusted local church and led by a trained Convenor — someone from your region who’ll make sure you always feel informed, invited, and included.
🤝 What Can I Expect?
- 👥 Friendly Groups: Small, consistent circles of 6–12 peers exploring life, faith, and purpose — together.
- 🧑🏫 Peer-Led: Guided by trained young adults supported by the Diocese of Oxford who walk alongside you.
- 📲 Warm Welcome: Easy digital intros, clear communication, and a thoughtful onboarding process from day one.
📍 Find Your Hub
YouShape is already taking root in local churches across the region. These Hubs are real spaces with real people — and one of them could be just around the corner from you.
Click, zoom, or tap the map below to explore your area and take the first step into a year that could shape everything.
🛡️ Your Safety Matters
At YouShape, safeguarding your wellbeing is always our top priority. Here’s how we ensure every participant feels safe, supported, and respected:
- All activities fully adhere to the Diocese of Oxford’s comprehensive safeguarding policies .
- Our Convenors are safely recruited, DBS-checked, and regularly receive dedicated safeguarding training.
- Every Hub is actively supported by a local parish, each with designated safeguarding contacts and clear procedures.
- Communication occurs through secure platforms (WhatsApp, email) and is always established with participant consent and clear boundaries.
- Overnight activities (retreats or pilgrimages) are fully supervised, featuring gender-sensitive accommodations and thorough risk assessments.
Each parish has an identified Safeguarding Lead available to support you before, during, and after all activities.
💬 Have More Questions?
Visit our detailed FAQ page for common queries, or feel free to contact us directly—we’re here to help!
We also warmly encourage parents, pastors, and supporters to:
- Review our safeguarding policy thoroughly.
- Contact your local Hub or the Diocesan YouShape team.
- Attend local taster or information sessions to learn more.
- Download promotional materials and spread the word!