What Is It?

The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed manner over ten, thought-provoking weekly sessions.

Who Is It For?

Anyone and everyone is welcome regardless of religious background or viewpoints. People attend Alpha courses for a variety of reasons. Some want to investigate if God exists or if there is any point to life, others may have attended church on and off their whole life but never understood the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone comes with the same objective: to determine whether Jesus Christ has any relevance for their lives.

What Does A Typical Evening Look Like?

Each evening begins with a delicious dinner where you sit down and get to know others who are in the Alpha course. After dinner you listen to an entertaining talk on an aspect of the Christian faith. Afterwards you meet in small groups where you have a chance to discuss your opinions about the talks. You are encouraged to ask anything. No question is seen as too simple or too hostile. The atmosphere is very friendly, relaxed and non-judgmental.

What Are The Talks About?

Intro Dinner - Christianity:Boring, Irrelevant and Untrue
Session 1 - Who Is Jesus?
Session 2 - Why Did Jesus Die?
Session 3 - How Can We Have Faith?
Session 4 - Why and How Do I Pray?
Session 5 - Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Session 6 - How Does God Guide Us?
Day Retreat - Who is the Holy Spirit?, What Does the Holy Spirit Do? and How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
Session 7 - How Can I Resist Evil?
Session 8 - Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Session 9 - Does God Heal Today?
Session 10 - What About the Church? and How Can I Make the Most of My Life?

What If I'm Still Not Sure?

Come to an Alpha Introductory Dinner. You'll be able to experience a "taste of Alpha" and decide if you want to sign up for the course.

When And Where Is The Next Course?

Introductory Dinner - Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm
10 Week Course - Wednesdays starting January 27th through April 7th from 7-9pm at NPC in Horton Hall

How Do I Sign Up?

You can sign up in two ways:
On-line by clicking HERE
or contact Marlene Moffett at mmoffett@norotonchurch.org or 203-655-1451 ext. 49