What Happens At Alpha?

The Alpha course usually lasts 10 weeks, with a day or weekend getaway in the middle. Courses are held Wednesday mornings  and evening, typically lasting 2 hours.

Each gathering begins with a meal or refreshments. Then there is a short talk which looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith each week. This is followed by a time of discussion in small groups, where everyone is welcome to contribute their opinion and ask questions. The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a relaxed and informal environment.

The following topics act as a springboard for the small group discussions:

Introduction Dinner: Is there more to life than this?
 Week 1: Who is Jesus?
 Week 2: Why did Jesus die?
 Week 3: How can we have faith?
 Week 4: Why and how do I pray?
 Week 5: Why and how should I read the Bible?
 Week 6: How does God guide us?
 Week 7: How can I resist evil?
 Week 8: Why & how should we tell others?
 Week 9: Does God heal today?
 Week 10: What about the Church?
 Getaway: 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?


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