Alpha
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore spirituality from a Christian perspective. It’s a 10-week series run in churches, coffee shops, prisons and homes. Essentially, Alpha is a safe place to explore life’s biggest questions.
Begin Your Alpha Journey
Thursday, September 5
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Room 200
Dinner is included and there’s no cost, feel free to invite a friend!
Have questions? Reach out to Reneé at rblanchard@westshorefree.org
Youth Alpha
Youth Alpha is a great place for senior high students to wrestle with questions about life, faith, and God. For times and location, ask Renée at rblanchard@westshorefree.org.
What to Expect for Alpha
Food
Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table or a quick catch-up over coffee, food has a way of bringing people together. It’s no different at Alpha. We start with food because it’s a great way to encourage community and get to know each other.
Talk
The Alpha film series is designed to engage and inspire conversation on big issues around faith. Usually only 30-minutes, these videos unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith?
Discussion
This is probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on a topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously.) It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
Sept 5 Is there more to life than this?
Sept 12 Who is Jesus?
Sept 19 Why did Jesus die?
Sept 26 How can I have faith?
Oct 3 Why and How do I pray?
Oct 10 Why and How do I read the Bible?
Oct 17 How does God guide us?
Oct 24 Who is the Holy Spirit?
Oct 31 How can I resist evil?
Nov 7 Does God heal today?
Nov 14 What about the Church?