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Interested in running a course at your church?
See alphacourse.org for everything about The Alpha Course in the UK and Internationally.

The Alpha Course

Sponsored by the Mid-Peninsula Vineyard Christian Church

Are you asking these questions:

  • What is the meaning of life?
  • What happens when we die?
  • What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today?
  • How do we deal with guilt?

If you would like to explore questions like these, then Alpha is for you.

The Alpha course is a ten week practical introduction to the Christian faith. It is designed primarily for non-churchgoers and those who have recently become Christians. It was established around 20 years ago at an Anglican Church in the UK called Holy Trinity Brompton and there are now more than 9,000 Alpha courses all over the UK and internationally. This year over 250,000 people attended an Alpha course. Next year over 500,000 people will attend.

Who's it for?

Alpha is for everyone! It's especially geared to you if you are:

  • Interested in Christianity
  • A newcomer to the church
  • Feel you never got off the ground as a Christian
  • A new Christian

What's involved?

The course runs once a week on a weeknight for ten weeks. The evening starts at 6:30 pm with dinner, which is followed by a brief teaching. We then divide into smaller groups for coffee and dessert and have a discussion where no question is taboo. We will end promptly at 9:15 pm. The talks are based on such topics as:

  • Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
  • Who Is Jesus?
  • Why Did Jesus Die?
  • How Can I Be Sure of My Faith?
  • Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
  • Why and How Do I Pray?
  • How Does God Guide Us?
  • Who Is the Holy Spirit?
  • What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
  • How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit?
  • How Can I Resist Evil?
  • Why and How Should We Tell Others?
  • Does God Heal Today?
  • What About the Church?
  • How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

What's it cost?

The Alpha Course is free! We only ask for a small contribution for the meals, and that is optional.

When & where?

Alpha Begins Monday, January 14th, 2008, 6:30pm - 9:15pm. Please be our guest and join us for a meal and a video to see if Alpha is for you. The Alpha Course will run for ten consecutive Mondays.

We meet from 6:30 - 9:15 pm at The Vineyard in San Carlos.

To register, or for more information please contact:
Beth Gough
(v) 650.592.7700
(e) beth@godshack.com

What is Alpha?

Alpha is for anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith.

Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time.

Pasta and pie. Eating a meal together gives people an opportunity to get to know each other.

Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised in the talks.

Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or hostile.