What happens?

The course is informal and relaxed. Each session begins with a meal, which is a chance to get to know others on the course and in your small group. 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 the small groups, where everyone is welcome to contribute their opinion, ask questions and discuss with the rest of the group.

The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in open and welcoming environment.
 
The talks each week cover the following topics:

Week 1 Who is Jesus?
Week 2 Why did Jesus die?
Week 3 How can we have Faith?
Week 4 Why and how do I Pray?
Week 5 Why and how should I read the Bible?
Week 6 How does God guide us?
Week 7 How can I resist evil?
Week 8 Why and how should I tell others?
Week 9 Does God heal today?
Week 10 What about the church?
Final Talk How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

There is a Saturday away day at a pleasant church premises in Carshalton that covers the following topics:

Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

We run an Alpha course every year, this year from after Easter through to the summer. We normally have in excess of 20 guests each year.

For further details, please contact the Parish Office on 020 8656 3457 or e-mail the Alpha Coordinator.