What is Alpha?
What is Alpha ?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of Christianity in the world today, in a friendly, informal, un-pressured style ~ usually over a light meal. The basics of the Christian faith are explored with opportunities for discussion and debate on some of those tricky questions of life.
The Alpha course consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith.
The Alpha course is spread over 11 weeks usually with a weekend or day away and each session is enjoyed and appreciated by everyone attending whether they have never set foot in a church before or a committed mature Christian. As people meet together each week over the meal lasting friendships are often made. The talks given after the meal cover topics such as:
- Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
- Who is Jesus?
- Why did Jesus die?
- How can I be sure of my faith?
- Why and how should I read the Bible?
- Why and how should I pray?
- How does God guide us?
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- What does the Holy Spirit do?
- How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
- How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
- How can I resist evil?
- Why and how should I tell others?
- Does God heal today?
- What about the Church?
All over the world, the Christian church is experiencing remarkable growth. New shoots of life are springing up giving fresh dynamism, hope and vision.
Alpha is one of these shoots.
