AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE MEANING OF LIFE
 Alpha - beginning Thursday, February 3rd, 2011  

Discover The Alpha Course  The Alpha Course is an amazing environment to ask your questions and to help others answer theirs. It is a setting where nobody judges you or your beliefs and provides a chance to investigate your queries, such as “Is there a heaven and a Hell?” or “Does God exist?” These are questions many people may have and the Alpha Course offers answers to these questions.

In a time where religion and Christianity is constantly being challenged the Alpha Course is reacting, offering discussions in an open environment where all people can have their opinion on certain subjects and situations.
 

 Who is Alpha for?
 Alpha is for everyone; no question is
 out of bounds and you are free to
 discuss as much or as little as you
 wish. We don’t assume any
 background knowledge of or belief
 in Christianity and everyone is
 welcome.

 What is Alpha?
 Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an
 informal, fun and friendly environment. The Alpha course
 consists of a series of talks, looking at topics including 'Who
 is Jesus?' and 'Why and how do I pray?', with the option of a
 weekend away. We meet for supper and each talk is
 followed by discussion in small groups. Alpha runs every
 Thursday for ten weeks. You don’t have to come to the
 whole course – just pop along for the first night and see
 what you think. No pressure.

 Okay, I'm interested...what next?
   There is an Introductory Party with a light buffet and
  nibbles beginning. A relaxed  opportunity for anyone to
  come along and find out what the Alpha course is about,
  meet the people running the course and other guests
  thinking of attending.  Date and details to come.

 How the course works
 Each session begins with a meal or refreshments - a chance
 to get to know others in the small group. Then there is 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 a
 relaxed and informal environment.