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The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith without pressure or obligation. Run in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, it includes a day away later in the course. Alpha is held on Wednesdays at the Beacon Café in Woking town centre from 7.15pm to 9.45pm (finishing promptly). It is low-key, friendly and fun. Designed primarily for people who aren't churchgoers, each Alpha course is open to everyone who would like to attend. Guests attend for a wide variety of reasons. Many guests have never been to church, while others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. Some don’t believe there is a God, while others may follow a different religion.
Each session begins with a meal. There is then a short talk, which looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith each week. This is followed by a time of discussion in groups. Everyone is welcome but not required to contribute their opinion or ask any question for discussion with the rest of the group. The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a relaxed and informal environment. There is no charge for attending the Alpha course, although courses may ask for a contribution towards the food.
Introductory Alpha Dinner
Wednesday 29th September 2010 with a talk entitled "Is there more to life than this?"
Alpha Course Dates
6th October
13th October
20th October
27th October
3rd November
10th November
17th November
24th November
1st December
8th December
DAY AWAY: 13th November
Over 13 million people worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life.
If you would like to attend, or have any further questions please contact the church office.
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What Alpha offers, and what is attracting thousands of people, is permission, rare in secular culture, to discuss the big questions - life and death and their meaning."
The Guardian, London
"What distinguishes Alpha from other initiatives is the easy-going, relaxed feel of the proceedings - that, and its astonishing success."
The Times, London
"Many claim Alpha has changed their lives and appear genuinely happier for the experience."
Time Magazine
"Alpha is an unqualified triumph."
The Daily Telegraph, London
"Alpha makes Christianity relevant to modern life."
The Express, London
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