Alpha is coming January 26th at 7pm!
What is ALPHA?
Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly and non-pressured.
Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended and by the regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.
Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is a day or weekend retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
There are over 5000 Alpha courses running in the US and about 1,000,000 people in America and Canada have already participated. Most Americans live within easy access of an Alpha course. Find a Course near you.
Churches of every different type and background, including Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Salvation Army, Free Church and House Churches are running Alpha. Because Alpha covers the basics of Christianity all churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit the local culture.
Alpha originated at Holy Trinity Brompton - an Anglican church in London, England over twenty years ago. The syllabus of the course is contained in the Book "Questions of Life" by Revd Nicky Gumbel. Thousands of Alpha courses are now running in many countries and it has been translated into many different languages.
Church leaders from all denominations report the astonishing impact the course has on non-churchgoers and existing Christians in their areas. And it's spreading fast to many secular locations - prisons, university campuses, businesses and schools.
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Who is ALPHA for?
- People interested in investigating Christianity
- Newcomers to the church
- New Christians
- Couples preparing for marriage
- Christians who want to brush up on the basics
What happens at ALPHA?
The evening Alpha course begins with supper, followed by a talk. We then divide into smaller groups for coffee and cookies to discuss any questions raised from the talk.
There is an opportunity to go on a weekend away. This has been a key part of the Alpha course and a great success in helping people get to know each other.
What will it cost?
There is no charge for the Alpha course, although a small contribution might be requested for the meal each evening and for the food and accommodation during the Alpha weekend away.
What are people saying about ALPHA?
"My wife and I originally were curious to see what Alpha was all about. So, seven years ago, we attended the presentation at our Vineyard church. To say we were impressed would be a gross understatement. Karen
and I were so captivated by the program that we asked to be a part of it.....and we have been involved with Alpha, in some fashion, since then." - Ted Rao
"Wow! Alpha is much more than a beginning. It's a non-threatening, non-confrontational, fun, friendly way to get to know people. During the course, people make quality friendships that are lasting. It's so much more fun than churchy stuff I've attended before. It's like Cheers ... where everybody knows your name! It has really changed my point of view about a lot of things and it is a very positive experience!" - Karen Rao
"I became convinced at Alpha that the Way of Jesus was worth following." - Scott Hatch
"Now I am truly a believer, and Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life." - Amanda Crocker
"Jesus is now my buddy, and my Savior." - Matthew Lively
"I know Him [Jesus] 100 times better than before I came to Alpha." - Kim Moore
"Before I ever attended Alpha He was far away. . .Now He is my Lord and Savior, I have Him with my everywhere I go." - Theresa Gillis
"Jesus is now much more real, more intense, and more personal to me. Now I see much more readily the Spirit working in people around me in this community." - David Moravec