You can still join our present Alpha course in the Bridge Coffee House
This a Tuesday at 7.30pm
“Why did Jesus die?”
For further details, please contact our office
01642 602223
Who is Alpha for?
Courses attract guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints. Over 7,000 courses are currently running across the UK.
Folks attend for a wide variety of reasons – some want to investigate whether God exists; others are concerned about what happens after death. Some people have particular questions that they would like to discuss; others want to understand other peoples’ beliefs or would like to explore what the purpose of life is. Many have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.
The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren’t churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend.
How the course works
The course is based around small groups of about 12 people, hosted by one or two leaders whose role is to facilitate and encourage discussion.
Courses vary in size. Some courses are held over morning coffee or during a lunch hour, most are evening courses, typically lasting 2 hours. Whatever the course size, people tend to remain in the same small groups for the duration of the course so they can get to know each other, continue discussions and deepen friendships. Our course is usually run on a Tuesday evening in our Coffee House, starting at 7.30pm
The whole course usually lasts for 10 weeks, with a day away in the middle.
Our sessions begin with a meal – a chance to get to know others in the 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 a relaxed and informal environment. There is no charge for attending our Alpha course.
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