Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is an optional one-day retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
There are over 5000 Alpha courses running in the US and about 1,000,000 people in America and Canada have already participated.
There is no charge for the Alpha course; however, participants may wish to buy a $5 Alpha participant’s book and if they’re able, to make a freewill contribution toward the cost of the meal each week.
The evening Alpha course begins with supper, followed by a talk. We then divide into smaller groups for coffee and cookies to discuss any questions raised from the talk.
Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is an optional one-day retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.