The ALPHA Course is an introduction to the Christian faith in a friendly environment held over 8 weeks and a weekend away.

We run the ALPHA Course twice a year and each course is preceded by a Dinner Event which serves as a great introduction to the Course. A message by Nicky Gumbel (the pioneer of the ALPHA Course) entitled “Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?” is screened during the Dinner.

The Course topics give you an opportunity to explore the meaning of life and to consider the answers for some of the key questions that you will face concerning the claims of Christianity.

Week 1 : Who is Jesus?
Week 2 : Why did Jesus die?
Week 3 : How can I be sure of my faith?
Week 4 : Why and how do I pray?
Week 5 : Why and how should I read the Bible?
Week 6 : How does God guide us?

Weekend Away

Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

Week 7 : How can I resist evil?
Week 8 : Does God heal today?



Each ALPHA Course on a week-night follows a similar schedule and the evening’s programme begins with a relaxing dinner:

7.00 pm Dinner/ Arrival of Guests
7.45 pm Welcome/ Icebreakers/ Songs
8.05 pm ALPHA Talk
8.50 pm Small Group Discussion
9.30 pm End