Alpha
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WHAT is ALPHA ?
The Alpha course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith and is open to anyone.
It runs as a series of weekly meetings which each involve refreshments first, then we watch a video which leads to small group discussion. The short course runs over 11 sessions – each week a different big question around the Christian faith is unpacked and explored together.
It is relaxed, non-threatening, low key, friendly and fun.
Alpha is for everyone (no matter their background or beliefs), including those wanting to investigate Christianity, new Christians, newcomers to the church and those wanting to brush up on the basics.
Okay, so this is HOW IT WORKS…
1) Meet new people
Alpha is made for people who are in the same boat – not sure about faith, but curious to find out more. You’ll meet people from your local community and get to know them over the course of your Alpha. Each session kicks off with some time to connect with refreshments provided free by those of us running the course.
2) A video exploring a big question around the Christian faith.
A video for everyone to watch together - designed to spark conversation and questions. In all, the Alpha talks are designed to give an overview of the key beliefs of the Christian faith.
3) Space to hear from others and share your thoughts.
The most important part of any Alpha – an open conversation about the week’s topic. You can share your thoughts and questions, or just see what other people made of it. There’s no pressure to say anything or come to any conclusions – just a safe space for everyone’s unique perspective.
The SESSIONS generally run like this :-
7pm – Guests arrive, mingle & refreshments
7.30 - Welcome & Worship
7.45 - Alpha talk with discussion
9pm - End session
And here’s a list of the sessions we expect to cover :
Session 1 Is There More to Life Than This?
Session 2 Who is Jesus?
Session 3 Why Did Jesus Die?
Session 4 How Can I Have Faith?
Session 5 Why and How Do I Pray?
Session 6 Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Session 7 How Does God Guide Us?
Session 8 Who is the Holy Spirit?
Session 9 What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Session 10 How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
Session 11 How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Session 12 How Can I Resist Evil?
Session 13 Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Session 14 Does God Heal Today?
Session 15 What About the Church?
