ALPHA ONLINE - Explore Life, Faith, Meaning

What is ALPHA?

​​ALPHA's mission is to find and follow Jesus.

 ALPHA is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the meaning of life and the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment.

ALPHA takes people on a journey often leading to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.  It enables people to ask their questions, share ideas, build friendships, and experience the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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​Who is it for?

ALPHA provides a message of HOPE for everyone. During these challenging times as walls are going up, ALPHA ONLINE offers you a chance to let the barriers down, and build friendships with others and Jesus while staying safe in your own home. ​ALPHA is for everyone, no matter where you are in your faith. Feel free to invite a friend to join you online.  

How does it work?

ALPHA ONLINE is eleven weekly sessions which include a short video and small group discussion where you can share your thoughts. If technology is not your thing, we provide individual tech support, including a test run for participants before the series begins. The weekly topics are designed to encourage conversation. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. At any point, if you feel ALPHA ONLINE is not for you, that's not a problem. There is NO pressure.  If you have to miss a session during the series, you can view the missed video before the next session.

How much is it?

There is NO charge to do ALPHA. 

When/Where does next ALPHA start?

Spring 2020  ALPHA ONLINE will offer Thursday evening sessions beginning April 16th, 2020 through June 25th, 2020. 

• Thursday  evenings from 7:00 - 8:45 pm.   
• If quarantine is lifted, a Special Day Away  is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th,  2020 at a location TBD. If not, this will be done online on Friday evening, May 29th & Saturday morning, May 30th.

How do I sign up?

 Click the button below to register online.  You should receive a confirmation that your registration has been completed. 

​​ ALPHA is a tool to introduce people to an initial proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ--the kerygma. As Pope Francis says, "Nothing is more solid, profound, secure, meaningful, and wisdom-filled than that initial proclamation."   (EG, 165)

"One of the advantages of ALPHA is that it focuses on the kerygma.  In the ancient church there was a clear distinction between the kerygma and the Didache, the catechesis.  The kerygma was the starting point of faith, and the catechesis had to form the faith, but faith in itself blossoms only by hearing the kerygma."   
~Fr. Raniero Cantalamesa  (Preacher to the Papal Household)

We invite you to ALPHA.
Jesus's first words in his public ministry were "Come and see."