P eople meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends. H elping one another. The small group gives you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks. A sk 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 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. Over 17,000 churches worldwide participate in this program including almost 2,500 churches in the United States. This program was originally developed by Holy Trinity Brompton church in London, England and now has wide acceptance among all the major Christian denominations.