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Join us on Alpha for a life changing 

experience at King's

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Ever wondered what it's all about?


 

Over 2 million people in the UK and 13 million worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations across the world.

Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.

Who is it for?

 The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren't churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend.

Most courses attract a diverse range of guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints. Guests attend for a wide variety of reasons - some want to investigate whether God exists; others are concerned about what happens after death. Some people have particular questions that they would like to discuss; others want to understand other peoples' beliefs or would like to explore what the purpose of life is. Many guests have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.

How the course works

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The course is based around small groups of about 12 people, hosted by one or two leaders whose role is to facilitate and encourage discussion.

Courses vary in size, from one small group meeting in a home, to a larger group meeting at the King's Centre. Some courses are held over morning coffee or during a lunch hour, most are evening courses, typically lasting 2 hours. Whatever the course size, people tend to remain in the same small groups for the duration of the course so they can get to know each other, continue discussions and deepen friendships.

The whole course usually lasts for 10 weeks, with possibly a  weekend day in the middle.

Each session may begin with a meal or refreshments - a chance to get to know others in the small group. There is then a short talk, which looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith each week.This is followed by a time of discussion in the small groups, where everyone is welcome to contribute their opinion, ask questions and discuss with the rest of the group.

The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a relaxed and informal environment.

There is no charge for attending the Alpha course at King's Church 

                                                    

                                                 Course Content

 

The talks each week generally cover the following topics, which people are then free to discuss in the small groups afterwards:

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      Week 1 Who is Jesus?
      Week 2 Why did Jesus Die?
      Week 3 How can we have Faith?
      Week 4 Why and how do I Pray?
      Week 5 Why and how should I read the Bible?
      Week 6 How does God Guide us?
      Week 7 How can I Resist Evil?
      Week 8 Why and how should I tell Others?
      Week 9 Does God Heal Today?
      Week 10 What about the Church?

      Weekend Day
          Session 1 Who is the Holy Spirit?
          Session 2 What does the Holy Spirit do?
          Session 3 How can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit?


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