The Alpha Course

Is there more to life...?

…exploring faith and meaning in community.

• What is my purpose in life?

• What happens when we die?

• What relevance does Jesus have to our daily lives today?

• Why do bad things happen?

If you would like to explore any of these questions, then Alpha is for you. If you’re not sure, come to the first night to get a taste! There is never any obligation or pressure to come back if it’s not for you.

What is Alpha?
Alpha is an 8-10 week small group experience designed for anyone and everyone to explore questions about spirituality, the person of Jesus, or faith. 

What is involved? 
Each week we gather for refreshments and conversation. We watch a short video or hear a talk on an important topic, questions like: Is there more to life than this? / What about evil? / Why did Jesus Die? 

After the talk, we have small group discussions — where there is no obligation to say anything, and there's nothing you can't say. Towards the end, you’re invited to a half-day retreat — the Alpha Weekend — where we spend time learning about the Holy Spirit. 

What about childcare?  
Our spring course will meet in a home without childcare available. Free on-site childcare for ages 0-10 will be provided at our fall course.  

Is Alpha for me?

The Alpha Course is for: 

• Those wanting to investigate Christianity.

• Curious people who just want to make new friends.

• New Christians

• Newcomers to the church.

• Those wanting to be baptized.

• Those wanting to brush-up on the big ideas.

• Christians who want to be more articulate about their faith.​
  

TOPICS FOR CONVERSATION:

• Week 1: “Is There More to Life than This?”

• Week 2: “Who is Jesus?”

• Week 3: “Why did Jesus Die?”

• Week 4: “How can I Have Faith?”

• Week 5: “Why and How Can I Pray?”

• Alpha Retreat — discussing the Holy Spirit

• Week 6: “Why and How Should I Read the Bible?”

• Week 7: “How Does God Guide Us?”

• Week 8: “What about the Church?”