The bottom line is, alpha is an opportunity to look at the questions that really matter to explore the meaning of life. It’s a chance for you to ask questions and find answers for yourself.

what’s involved?
Each weeks session will start with some food together giving us a chance to catch up on the weeks events. There’ll then be a talk or a video focussed on this week’s topic. This will be followed by discussion and plenty of opportunities to ask questions or say what you think about the subject. The evening will finish with some short prayers.

who is it for?
It’s for those wanting to investigate Christianity.

It’s for new Christians or those that are new to the church.

It’s for anyone who wants to brush up on the foundations of their Christian faith.

what have people said?
At Calvary Christian Fellowship we’ve run three alpha course since summer 2003 and here’s what people on the course have said:

How have you benefited from taking part in Alpha?

“Meeting new people, involvement in Calvary Christian Fellowship and feeling refreshed as a Christian.”

Kirsty Hayhurst – new to the church

Which of the sessions were most helpful to you and why?

“These were the most revelatory and served to strengthen my relatively new found Christianity. I found myself inwardly nodding time and again; ever more convinced that what I have found is truly not a load of old cobblers! A very reassuring start!”

Kass Gilbert – new Christian

How have you benefited from taking part in alpha?

“I feel more spiritual and now pray regularly. I feel less stressed.”

Simon Hayhurst – still thinking about being a Christian

How have you benefited from taking part in alpha?

“It helped me re-focus and become more disciplined which gave me the strength to get through a difficult time at New Year.”

Elizabeth Hebson – Alpha team member.

our next course...
Our next course will start in Autumn 2008



each evening will look like this
7:15pm Welcome – Food and Drink

7:45pm Video

8:30pm Break for a Brew

8:45pm Small Group Discussion

9:30pm Finish

what next?
If you’ve got further questions about alpha, or are wanting to sign up for our next Alpha course then please get in touch.

useful links

Alpha nationwide: www.alphacourse.org

Alpha in our region: www.alphamanchester.org