What is Alpha?
Alpha is for: Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.
Learning and laughter! It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time.
People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to hear new points of view. Come and bring a friend along!
Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised in the talks.
Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or too hostile.
Who is Alpha for?
Those wanting to investigate Christianity. New Christians. Those who feel that they never really got going as a Christian. Newcomers to the church. People that may be unlikely to attend a church service What's involved? The Alpha course begins at 7:15 pm on Wednesday nights with dinner followed by a talk. We then divide into smaller groups to discuss any questions raised from the talk, finishing promptly by 9:45pm. The course includes a weekend retreat between weeks seven and eight at a nearby resort. This weekend is a key part of the course and a great help in getting to know other people better. Don't miss it!
What will it cost?
There is no charge for the Introductory Dinner or for the Alpha Course (although a small contribution is requested for the meal each Wednesday evening of the course). The Alpha Weekend will be a weekend away and will include charges for food and lodging, though we aim to keep all costs as low as possible!
Course Schedule
All Wednesday meetings start with dinner at 7:15 pm and end at 9:45 pm.
Week 1, Introductory Dinner: Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant?
Week 2, Who is Jesus?
Week 3, Why did Jesus die?
Week 4, How can I be sure of my faith?
Week 5, Why and how should I read the Bible?
Week 6, What about prayer?
Week 7, How does God guide us?
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Alpha Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Spirit?
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Week 8, How can I resist evil?
Week 9, Why and how should we tell others?
Week 10, Does God heal today?
Week 11, What about the Church?
Week 12, How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
