Alpha Course

When and where did it start? Alpha was started by the Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, in London, as a means of letting interested people find out about Christianity. Since 1977 it has grown worldwide, and is run by a wide number and variety of churches from all the Christian denominations. In 1996 a quarter of a million people attended one of 3,000 Alpha courses - 45,000 involved in any week of the year.

What does a course involve? Courses run for 10 weeks covering basic aspects of the Christian faith. Topics include: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I be sure? Why read the Bible? Why and how should we pray? What about the Holy Spirit? How can I resist evil? How does God guide us? Why and how should we tell others? Does God heal today? What about the church? Christianity - Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant?

Where and when is there a course near me? For details of the next course contact the church office.

What do we do in an evening? The format of an evening is to meet in a home in Perth, with a light supper, and watch one of the Alpha video talks. These last for about 45 minutes and lead into discussion. There is no pressure, and the atmosphere is totally informal.

Will everyone know more than me? No prior knowledge is needed to participate.

What does it cost? No course fees are involved.

So what do I do if I am interested? If you think that you, or someone you know, may be interested, then email us to get further details or "book your place."

See the official Alpha Course website for more background.