Ministry Information
What is Alpha?
Alpha is an ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly and non-pressured.
Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended, or by the regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.
Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" followed by small group interaction.
There are over 5000 Alpha courses running in the US and about 1,000,000 people in America and Canada have already participated. Churches of every different type and background, including Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Salvation Army, Free Church and House Churches are running Alpha.
Who is Alpha for?
Those wanting to investigate Christianity.
New Christians.
Those who feel that they have never really got going as a Christian.
Newcomers to the church.
Those who want to brush-up on the basics.
What's involved?
The evening Alpha course begins with supper, followed by a talk. We then divide into smaller groups to discuss any questions raised from the talk.
What will it cost?
There is no charge for the Alpha course, although a small contribution may be requested to assist in the covering the cost of meals and materials.
When and where?
The evening Alpha course runs at Christ the King once a week for 10 weeks. This quarter's schedule is below.
From time to time there are also groups that meet off campus. If you can not make Monday nights, but are interested in Alpha, please call 733-1337.
Important Dates 2007
- October 15: Kick off dinner - Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant?
- October 22: Who is Jesus?
- October 29: Why did Jesus die?
- November 5: How can I be sure of my Faith?
- November 12: Why and how should I read the Bible
- November 19: Why and how do I pray?
- November 26: How does God guide us?
- December 3: Who is the Holy Spirit?
- December 10: How can I resist evil?
- December 17: Does God heal today?
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