Alpha is an excellent place to start, and it's also a great place to come back to.
Many Alpha graduates return for subsequent Alpha courses. While one clearly has the opportunity to examine faith and Christianity, one also has an opportunity to get to know fellow parishioners in a much deeper way than the typical church experience allows. The ten-week Alpha Course is offered three times a year and is extremely popular. Great food, relaxed fellowship, a non-threatening opportunity to hear teaching about the Christian faith, and lively discussion all provide an environment to examine the claims of the Christian faith. Also, Alpha is a prerequisite for other Adult Education classes.