Got questions about life?

Why not try… ALPHA 

 Listen, learn, discuss, and discover. Ask anything.
Alpha is a place where no question is off limits. 

Alpha is a change to explore and question the meaning of life.

Over a series of about 10 sessions,
you will find out about the basics of the Christian faith.

Each session involves a main talk and some time to say what you think.

It's fun, relaxed and free, and you can ask anything you like. 

Alpha is a worldwide phenomenon. It’s found in over 169 countries. It’s run in tens of thousands of schools, prisons, homes and churches of all denominations. It’s given more than 19.6 million people the opportunity to explore the meaning of life. Perhaps it’s just what your community - and your church - needs.

The Alpha course covers the basics of Christianity. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, and Why did he die? The Alpha course usually lasts 10 weeks, with a day or weekend getaway in the middle. Each week, guests gather for about two hours. They share an informal meal, sing a few songs, listen to a talk on how Christianity approaches the question at hand, then gather into small groups for discussion. The talks each week act as a springboard for small group discussions.

Alpha is for anyone. People attend Alpha from all backgrounds, religions and viewpoints.  They come to investigate questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, what happens after death, the teachings of Jesus and more.  Many guests have never been to church; others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith; others attend church regularly.  Everyone is welcome.

Alpha for Catholics is simply the Alpha course hosted in a Catholic setting.  Alpha is a practical tool that parishes use to inspire Catholic renewal and answer the call of Christ and His church to "go and make disciples of all nations."  The Alpha course is often lay-driven and has proven to be an effective tool for awakening faith in people who are on the fringe of parish life, faithful Catholics and those outside the faith.

The Alpha course began at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in central London in the late 1970s as a means of presenting the basic principles of Christianity to new Christians. The Alpha course teaches only the basic biblical teachings on which all Christians agree. Alpha has spread around the world, as more churches and courses found it an effective way to answer people’s questions about the Christian faith.

Looking for more information, check out alphausa.org or alpha.org.