ALPHA

Are you interested in investigating Christianity for the first time?  Do you wish to revisit your faith? No matter what your background, you get a lot out of an Alpha Course.

Alpha takes place up to three times per year and runs one day a week for ten weeks.  Announcements concerning course start times will be made when a start time is set. Click the Looking Ahead navigation button to see these announcements.

• It is for those wanting to investigate Christianity.
• It is for new Christians.
• It is for those who feel that they never really got going as a Christian.
• It is for new comers to the church.
• It is for those who want to brush up on the basics.

• Those who have never set foot in a church.
• Those who once attended church.
• Those who attend church regularly.

Alpha course provides an opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It presents a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with much opportunity for consideration and debate. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly, and non-pressured.

• "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 Do 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 Spirit?"
• "How Can I Resist Evil?"
• "Why and How Should We Tell Others?"
• "Does God Heal Today?"
• "What about the Church?"
• "How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?"

Small group discussion follows each video. Discussion begins with the topic presented in the tape. It then continues into the participants' experience or view of that topic.

In addition, participants enjoy a day or weekend retreat midway through the course which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. During the retreat, several video and discussion sessions take place.

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