What is it?
The Alpha Course is a "practical introduction to the Christian
faith. It is designed primarily for non-church goers and those who have
recently become Christians. It was established at Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB),
London, over twenty years ago and there are now more than 17,000 Alpha courses
throughout the world, and almost 2,500 courses in the United States.
Alpha is a flexible and pragmatic model that works for any group of any
size. Churches and Christian organizations of every background and
denomination are discovering it to be a simple and effective way of presenting
the gospel of Jesus Christ in a clear and non-threatening manner to people
from all walks of life."
How does it work at ECA?
Our Alpha Courses are held in private homes. In
addition to the course leaders, there are typically 6 to 10 course
attendees. Evenings begin at 6:30 pm. Dinner is always included,
and is provided on a rotational basis by members of our congregation. Our
format includes appetizers before and during the video so no one will starve. The
presentation is discussed over dinner. We strive to be prompt to close
and have you on your way by 9:00 pm.
There is no fee and no homework. Participation in discussion is always
voluntary. Everyone's opinions and feelings will be respected.
Attendance at as many dinners as possible is highly recommended to get the
most you can from this program. The Holy Spirit Saturday is also a very
key element to Alpha.
 Youth
Alpha
Middle school and
senior high school youth participated in ALPHA Youth
during Sunday School. The program included breakfast, games, music and
great discussions. |
Typical 11-Week Alpha Course
Schedule
- Introductory Dinner Party
Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
- Who is Jesus?
- Why Did He Die?
- How Can Someone Be Sure of Their Faith?
- Why & How Do People Read the Bible?
- Why & How Do People Pray?
- How Does God Guide a Person?
- Holy Spirit Retreat
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
How Can Someone Be Filled with the Spirit?
- How Can Evil be Resisted?
- Why and How do People Tell Others?
- Does God Heal Today?
- What About the Church?
Future Courses
Please
contact the church office if you're interested in more information about Alpha or would like to attend ECA's
next Alpha Course.
For more information about Alpha programs in your area, visit the
Alpha
USA website or the International
Alpha website.
