Alpha Course
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What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die? What relevance does Jesus have for our lives? How do we deal with guilt? If you would like to explore questions like these, then Alpha is for you. |
What is Alpha?
Alpha is for ...
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.
Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian fiath and to have fun at the same time.
People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends.
Helping one another. These small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks.
Asking anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone! It's especially geared to ...
- People interested in investigating Christianity.
- Newcomers to the church.
- New Christians.
- Couples preparing for marriage.
- Christians who want to brush up on the basics.
What happens on Alpha?
There are a series of talks viewed on video on topics such as ...
- Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant?
- Who is Jesus?
- Why did Jesus die?
- How can I be sure of my faith?
- Why and how should I read the Bible?
- Why and how do I pray?
- How does God guide us?
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- What does the Holy Spirit do?
- How can I be filled with the Spirit?
- How can I resist evil?
- Why and how should we tell others?
- Does God heal today?
- What about the Church?
- How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
After each talk, we have a small group time for everyone to discuss questions and issues they might have. This gives us an opportunity to get to know one another and learn together.
When and Where?
The Alpha course meets every week for ten weeks, and includes one weekend retreat. Our next Alpha course will run on Saturdays from 9-11:30 AM, January 5 - March 15, with a Celebration Breakfast* on Saturday, December 29 at 9 AM in Fellowship Hall.
Register today by calling First Congregational Church at 947-6698 or via e-mail, info@fcctc.org. The course if free.
*The Celebration Breakfast is for those who wish to learn more about the Alpha course and for all past Alpha graduates and their guests. The topic for this evening is Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant?
