Curious about faith?
Alpha is an opportunity to meet new people, share a meal and explore the Christian faith. It’s for anyone who’s curious. No judgement, no pressure, no cost. Each session unpacks a big question of life, faith and purpose and is designed to spark conversation.
Give it a try at our taster night.
Wednesday 14th January
7-9pm
129 Alder Road, BH12 4AA
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Vxik1Hhdxn7nTtUT6
If you enjoy the taster night and would like more of the same, Alpha will run for the following 10 Wednesdays, same time and place.
What to expect
01 Connection
Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.
02 Content
Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?
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03 Conversation
The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to.​​​
Would you like to learn more about Alpha? Watch the video below:
Got Questions?
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone, no matter your background or beliefs. Whether you’re new to exploring faith or simply open-minded about it all, Alpha is for you.
We all bring different thoughts to the table, and at Alpha we want to create a space that’s open for everyone to find what faith means for them.
What happens at Alpha?​​
Food –We always start with a 2 course meal, because sharing food together is a great way to connect and get to know everyone there.
Episode – The Alpha episodes explore the basics of the Christian faith and are designed to inspire conversation. They’re usually around thirty minutes long.
Conversation – There is a discussion after the talk where you can share your thoughts and ideas on the session’s topic. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. It’s your Alpha, on your terms.
What topics does Alpha cover
Alpha is a space to explore different parts of the Christian faith in a relaxed and friendly environment. Each session covers a different topic, like prayer, the bible, who Jesus is and loads more.
Then there’s plenty of time to chat about what you think. Each group has a leader to help guide the conversation. There’s never pressure to share your thoughts, but the floor is yours if you do want to say something.
How much does Alpha cost?
It’s free! And there’s no follow up and never any pressure to come back.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at alpha@gatewaychurch.me