Watch this space for the next Alpha Course.

What is Alpha?

The Alpha Course is a really great way to explore Christianity, in a non threatening, relaxed setting with others who are investigating.

It is a 10 week, 15 session journey beginning with a banquet! At the banquet, there is an opportunity to hear about how others have found the course, and to hear a talk "Is there more to life than this?". People can then sign up for the course if they like.

It is designed especially for those who don't go to church, and for thiose who want to brush up on the basics.

Here is what some people have said after the last Course we ran in mid 2011:

"This has been the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time. THANKS!" Christine

"I becanme a Christian on Alpha. My wife and I have learned so much together" Mike

"I am now a Christian ... in everything I feel a much better person. It was an awesome expwerience. Thanks you so much" James

"It was an amazing course - thanks" Colleen

"This was a real shift for me and a sense that God is walking this walk with me" Jennifer

"I would like to atte4nd another course to learn more" Anna

" I realised I was carrying a lot of pain and anger with me. I threw this black cloud off and allowed the Spirit to heal me" Cathy

"I am now more aware of God's plan for me" Bill

Alpha stands for:

A ... anyone can come along, especially seekers of spiritual reality

L ... Learning and laughter ... you can have fun learning about Jesus and meeting others

P ... Pork ... Puha ... and Pudding ... we start every evening with a  meal

H ... helping one another. Everybody is encouraged to participate and share their own thoughts

A ... ask anything! In the discussion groups, no question will be frowned on.

Our next Course:

End of April to beginning of July 2012.

Please contact Lorne Campbell if you would like to know more:

lorne@stanadrews.net.nz