Alpha is a space to
Unpack the basics of the Christian faith together. No pressure. No judgement. Just open conversation over some good food. That’s it. Come along, see what you think.
Alpha runs all around the world, it’s free, and everyone is invited. Last year, over 2 million people tried Alpha.
The experience is open to everyone, no matter their background or beliefs. Alpha is simply a safe space to meet new people, find out the basics, and share thoughts. The short course runs over 11 sessions – each week a different big question around the Christian faith is unpacked and explored together.
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Okay, so this is how it works...
Every Alpha looks different but – no matter where you are in the world – each of the eleven sessions will be built around three key elements:
01 Meet new people
02 Watch a talk
03 Share your thoughts
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01. Meet new people and enjoy good food together
Alpha is made for people who are in the same boat – not sure about faith, but curious to find out more. You’ll meet people from your local community and get to know them over the course of your Alpha. Each session kicks off with some time to connect and eat together. Food is usually provided free by the team running your course – so whether it’s biscuits or brisket, you’re in for a treat.
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02. A talk exploring a big question around the Christian faith
The Alpha talks can either be given in person or shared as an episode for everyone to watch together. Each talk is designed to spark conversation and unpacks a different question. In all, the Alpha talks are designed to give an overview of the key beliefs of the Christian faith.
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03. Space to hear from others and share your thoughts.
The most important part of any Alpha – an open conversation about the week’s topic. You can share your thoughts and questions, or just see what other people made of it. There’s no pressure to say anything or come to any conclusions – just a safe space for everyone’s unique perspective.
3 ways to get involved
Talks designed to spark conversation
Each session unpacks a different question around the Christian faith. At some courses, talks are given in person, at others, episodes are shown. Our most recent episodes are the Alpha Film Series and the Alpha Youth Series. Exact session topics vary depending on your course, but most will include:
Is There More to Life Than This? Watch now
Who is Jesus?
Why Did Jesus Die?
How Can I Have Faith?
Why and How Do I Pray?
Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
How Does God Guide Us?
What About the Church?
Example topics
Real stories of real people who were curious about faith.
Eleven stories from eleven very different people, all around the world, who all decided to explore faith through Alpha.