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The Alpha Course @ St. James' 
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for anyone
Everyone is welcome on an Alpha course and people attend for a wide variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church on and off all their lives but feel they have never understood the basics of the Christian faith. People come from many different backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints - but all come with the same objective: to establish whether Jesus Christ has any real relevance for their lives.
.in every kind of church
Alpha is being run by churches of every different denomination, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Pentecostal, Salvation Army, Free Church and House Churches. Wherever the course is being held, all churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture.
What will it cost?
The Alpha course is free. Guests may be invited to make a voluntary contribution towards the food and the cost of the day away.
In brief.
A NYONE INTERESTED in finding out more about the Christian faith is welcome on the course.
L EARNING AND LAUGHTER. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time.
P ASTA AND PUDDING. Eating a meal together gives people an opportunity to get to know each other.
H ELPING ONE ANOTHER. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised in the talks.
A SK ANYTHING. Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or too hostile.
Our next course starts in September 2006
Provisional dates and topics:
May 2nd |
'Introduction to Alpha' Cheese & Wine |
May 9th |
Who is Jesus? |
May 16th |
Why did Jesus die? |
May 23rd |
How can I be sure about faith? |
May 30th |
No meeting - half term |
June 6th |
Why and how should I read the Bible? |
June13th |
Why and how do I pray? |
June 17th |
Day Away - 'The Holy Spirit' |
June 20th |
How can I resist evil? |
June 27th |
How does God guide us? |
July 4th |
How can I make the most of my life? |
July 11th |
Celebration Supper |
For further information please contact Janet Clements (0118-932 8679)
or the Parish Office on 0118-9730133.
