P. People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends. H. Helping one another. The small group gives you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks. A. Ask anything.
Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.
In summary, Alpha is based on friendship, having a meal with others, some singing, a talk and small group discussion at a table. There is an opportunity to go on a weekend or day away about half way through the course. This has been a key part of the course and a great success in helping people to get to know each other. There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives you an opportunity to get to know each other. After each talk we divide into small groups for a time of discussion.