How does it work?

Courses are held in a variety of venues but predominantly in church halls, community centres and homes. Some courses are held during the day, most are evening courses.

At the evening events, there is a light meal followed by a talk on a subject central to the Christian faith. The talks are available on video and are lively and fun to watch. If you would prefer to use a live speaker, the book Questions of Life provides the talks in written format.

After the talk, participants divide into pre-arranged groups of about 10-12 people (in which they remain for the duration of the course) to discuss the talk in an environment where each person should feel free to ask or express whatever they wish. Each group has a 'leader' and two or three 'helpers'. During the course there is a weekend or day away to explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

Alpha Course Content

1 Who is Jesus?
2 Why did He die?
3 How can I be sure of my faith?
4 Why and how should I read the Bible?
5 Why and how should I pray?
6 How does God guide us?
7 How can I resist evil?
8 Why and how should I tell others?
9 Does God heal today?
10 What about the Church?

Weekend/Day Away
Topics include:
· The person and work of the Holy Spirit.
· How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

Celebration Supper
· Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?