The Alpha Course

It's low key, friendly and fun. And it's supported by all the main Christian denominations.

You're not on your own either. More than 2 million people worldwide have found it a worthwhile experience, completing the Alpha course in churches, homes, schools, universities and prisons.

So join us on a journey of discovery. As we meet in the relaxed atmosphere of a home and chat over a light meal there are no questions that cannot be raised. Here are some of the areas we will explore together.

• Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?

• 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?

Here is what a few people have said about Alpha :

"At the end of the evening, I was astonished at how much I had enjoyed myself. As the weeks went by, I found myself looking forward to [it] - not so much because of the religious aspect but because of the stimulating debates about subjects which, in our busy lives, few of us take time to address."

Julia Llewellyn Smith
Daily Express Feature Writer, UK

"I went along to Alpha and I was so shocked. I thought Christians were really sad, boring people but I couldn't believe it - everyone was so happy. They all welcomed me and were interested in me."

Michaela Flanagan
Single Mother

"I suppose it was about week four that I started to think to myself, 'This is quite interesting'. On the Saturday as we sat and listened to the talks, I felt the presence of God firmly. I felt really peaceful, but also confused, because up until that point I had thought Christianity was a myth and Christians were wrong."

Robert Tincknell
Surveyor