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You're Invited To Alpha!
Alpha is a place to explore the Christian faith with others. It is a series of sessions focused on questions of life, faith and meaning. Each session has food, a talk, and space to discuss and ask any question you want.
For the past 7 years we have offered a series of Alpha Courses here at Holy Cross Parish with great success. Alpha creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God. Typically run over 11 weeks, it allows anyone to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment. In each session, there’s food, a short talk, and discussion in small groups.
For more information: [email protected]
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What Does Alpha Look Like?
There isn’t really an average Alpha. It runs in churches, homes, bars, coffee shops, prisons and schools all around the world. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation. At Holy Cross, we have large groups during the fall and spring time of the year, and small groups at times in between.
- Food - Every session begins with food, whether it’s a three course meal or a light snack. Eating food together creates space for people to connect, relax and build friendships.
- Talk - The talks are designed to engage guests and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christian faith, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”
- Discussion - The discussion allows people to share their thoughts and questions about the talks without being corrected or judged. Our training helps host and helpers facilitate this discussion time and keep it a positive and comfortable experience for guests.
If you have never been on ALPHA, maybe it’s time to explore. If you have been on ALPHA already, maybe it time to bring a friend. If you want to explore from a distance, maybe you can volunteer to help, and observe from the sideline. Either way, it will be a memorable experience.
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