Shift began as an idea — a vision stirring in the hearts of a small group of university friends.

The dream was simple: to inspire one another to take the hope of Jesus into every part of society and, in doing so, see culture transformed.

What started as a social media group became a New Year’s party, which turned into a Weekend Away. Over the years, the network grew, our gatherings grew, and amazing ideas and initiatives were born from those times together.

In 2020, we unexpectedly lost Caleb — one of Shift’s founders, a friend, and a brother to many.

As a community, we chose to keep gathering, to hold fast to God’s promises, and to continue encouraging one another to shape the culture around us — even as life and responsibilities change.

We don’t know exactly where God will take Shift next, but we believe we have a calling to remind our generation of His goodness and to equip and empower one another to live faithfully in every sphere of life.

The journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Days later, a global pandemic and national lockdowns further fragmented the network, and seasons of grief, disillusionment, and questioning touched many of us.

By 2022, as we entered our 30s, a small group decided to host another gathering on the farm. Just one day — to see who would come.

We were blown away. The network was alive, and hungrier than ever.

Since then, Shift has been reborn. The vision remains the same:

“To see our generation captivated by God and shaping culture.”

Life rarely goes as we plan, but Shift continues to gather, encourage, and step into what God is doing among us.

If you’d like to be part of it, come along to Shift Weekend, get in touch at info@shift-uk.com, or support the vision through a donation.