Young Adults
Young Adults is a community of young working people within the broader community of RUC. We are roughly between the ages of 23 and 35 and we aim to build into our relationships with each other as we grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus.
Whether you are exploring the faith, recently come into a relationship with Jesus or are looking to grow in your faith – you are invited to join our ever growing community.
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Wednesdays
Our ministry on a Wednesday evening has two streams. Our BFG’s and Home CG’s. BFG stands for Big Friendly Gatherings, an affectionate term we came up with for when all Young Adults gather at the church for a dinner and a talk. We do this twice a year for about 5 weeks each time, in January and again in September.
Every other Wednesday of the year, we are in Home CG’s, where community groups’s (CG’s) meet in the leaders home to grow in community and discuss what was preached on Sunday.
For those people not yet in a Home CG, we meet at the church in the XChange every Wednesday from 18:30-21:00. This is where we start new Home CG’s or plant people into Home CG’s that have space for new people.
On any given Wednesday, whether in a Home CG or at the church, you can expect to find friendly people who are looking to grow in depth of relationship with each other and with Jesus. We always follow what was preached on a Sunday and our hope is that as you commit to coming on Wednesdays and Sundays, you will find more than simply like minded believers – you would form life long friendship and come to know what it is to be a brother and sister in Christ.
The Word of God will always be central to our gatherings as we grow together in relationship and the Holy Spirit knits us together as a community around our shared faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God the Father.
Sundays
Most of our Young Adults attend the 5PM service – a great place to worship God and grow in your faith. There is always good community after the service, fuelled by good coffee and snacks. On the last Sunday of every month we have what we call Vibe Night. Affordable food is on sale and the community groups take turns to host a Vibe Night – always aimed at creating more community. So a Vibe Night is a great Sunday to either try the church for the first time or bring a friend.
Getaway
Date to be confirmed, but in 2026 we’ll be doing another get away as a community. Simply fill out this form so we know you’re interested and we’ll get the info to you as soon as we know the plan.
Missions
2026 will see the first Young Adult specific missions trip! We’re so excited to go away as a community with the sole purpose of serving another community. Details will be available soon, but for now, leave your details here and we’ll get back to you
Our Team
Brett France
Executive Pastor
Shaylin Kasende
Young Adults Associate
Got Questions?
Send us an email at brett@ruc.org.za and someone on our team would be happy to talk to you!
FAQs
How do I join the Young Adults?
Simply join the WhatsApp group (click here). And don’t worry, only admins can post. You’ll request to join, we will introduce ourselves to you and then add you to the group and give you all the info you need to know. Then simply rock up on a Wednesday at the XChange at 18:30.
Where is the XChange?
The XChange is behind the main church building – it is where the Kids meet on a Sunday. So come through the main gates, and then follow the paved road round toward the back of the church – you’ll see it on your right. Feel free to just ask security or call Brett / Shay when you arrive.
What is the difference between Young Adults and Students?
Not much to be honest! Both groups of people meet together around the Word of God and are looking to grow in relationship with God and each other. The main difference comes down to life stage. While people are fresh out of school and are getting their first job or studying, we find this is a unique time in someone’s life, and so we target our teachings and activities at the Students differently to how we target Young Adults. Generally, someone who is a fresh out of school has time but no money. A Young Adult generally has less time but a bit more money and so this affects the activities and events we do. If you are working, but in the age group 18/19 – 22/23, then I would recommend our Tuesday evening Student Ministry for you, even though you aren’t a student. And if you are a student, well that’s easy – join the Students here: (ruc.org.za/students)
Are all the services the same?
Yep, 8am, 10am and 5pm are all the same. They just attract different congregations. 8am is for the earlier risers and older congregants. 10am is our Family Service, so there are A LOT of people and parking can be rough. And then the 5PM service is where our younger congregants generally attend.
How do I get into a Home CG?
We call our YA’s to a high level of commitment. We believe that to grow in community, you need to show up regularly and consistently. And so if RUC is your home church and you can commit to attend around 70% of your CG – then we’ll do our very best to either place you into a Home CG that has space, or form a new CG at church on Wednesdays and plant that CG into a home.
I don’t like driving at night, can you put me into a Home CG that is close to where I stay?
We do our best to place people that are in similar areas to each other – but we can’t guarantee it. It all depends on where our leaders live / who is willing and able to host a CG. If you don’t feel like driving, maybe put your hand up to host?
Will I be in a CG with people in a similar life stage or age to me?
Yes. Our goal is to have people in a CG where the leader is slightly ahead of them in terms of their faith and life stage, and then the members of the CG are in roughly similar life phases. We generally see it as three life phases within the YA community – just started working (23-27), establishing a career and my life (27-32) and settling down / getting married / having kids (30 – 35+). Obviously these are just rough guesses as we’ve seen people’s lives.
Am I too old / in the wrong life stage for Young Adults?
I generally leave this up to you to decide. There isn’t a hard cut off to Young Adults, but what I find is that generally by the time a second child comes along, having a consistent evening commitment can be difficult. We don’t have any specific young family groups, but we can offer a group to you within the older adult ministry. Just chat with us and we’ll see how we can help.