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's 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 we ask for a
small contribution towards the meal.
Introductory Alpha Dinner
Wednesday 20th January 2010 with a talk entitled "Christianity...Boring, Irrelevant, Untrue?"
Alpha Course Dates
27th January
3rd February
10th February
17th February
24th February
3rd March
10th March
17th March
24th March
31st March
Day Away TBC
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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