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.
Alpha Course Dates 2011
You are warmly invited to the Alpha Dinner with a short after dinner talk:
Is there more to life than this?
By Rev Dr Peter Harwood
28 September at 7:15pm - 9:45pm @ Beacon Cafe, ChristChurch,Town Square
This is an excellent, no commitment introduction to the Alpha Course.
The course will officially start on the 5th October & run to the 7th December.
Week 1 5th October Who is Jesus?
Week 2 12th Why did Jesus die?
Week 3 19th How can I have faith?
Week 4 26th Why and How do I pray?
Week 5 2nd November Why and How should I read my bible?
Week 6 9th How does God guide us?
Aways Day 12th Away Day Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?
Week 7 16th How can I resist evil?
Week 8 23rd Does God heal today?
Week 9 30th Why and How should I tell others?
Week 10 7th December What about the church?
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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