Starting at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall, the dinner will be a time of fellowship as well as an introduction to the course. The 10-session Alpha study will get under way the following Friday. The classes will continue each Friday at 7 p.m. for ten weeks. Alpha is non-denominational and is designed for anyone who wants to investigate the Christian faith. It is open to those who have never had any connection with a church, New Christians, those who want to brush up on the basics or those who feel they never really got going as a Christian.
Alpha is conducted in a relaxed manner with emphasis on fun and fellowship as well as learning.
Each Alpha session will open with a fellowship meal followed by a talk or tape on some question of Christianity. Following the speaker, those attending will divide into small groups for open discussions about the topic. Participants are encouraged to raise any question they have on the Christian faith. In addition to the Friday classes, there will be an Alpha Retreat Day on a Saturday about halfway through the course. This will be an all-day retreat at the church with talks, small group discussions, games and plenty of food.