What’s my purpose in life?
Probably not the best question to ask Alexa.
Alpha is a better place to ask life’s big questions.
Alpha creates a space for people to come, watch a talk exploring a key question of faith, and then chat about it in an open, pressure-free environment.
To find out more, scroll down for more details. If you still have questions, email us…
Starts in Denham in January 2024 in three ‘flavours’:
Monday evenings (7.30-9.15pm) at St Mark’s Hall. Supper included.
Starts Monday 22 Jan.
Wednesday mornings (9.30-11am) at St Mark’s House. There will be a creche for pre-school children at St Mark’s Hall, which is next door.
Starts Wednesday 24 Jan.
Wednesday evenings (8.30-10pm) online on Zoom. Join us wherever you are!
Starts Wednesday 24 Jan.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith.
Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone’s welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes and online. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: making new friends, watching a video episode about questions around the Christian faith and good conversation.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone; no question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome. Each session looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
When is the next course?
Starts in Denham in January 2024 in three ‘flavours’:
Monday evenings (7.30-9.15pm) at St Mark’s Hall. Supper included.
Starts Monday 22 Jan.
Wednesday mornings (9.30-11am) at St Mark’s House. There will be a creche for pre-school children at St Mark’s Hall, which is next door.
Starts Wednesday 24 Jan.
Wednesday evenings (8.30-10pm) online on Zoom. Join us wherever you are!
Starts Wednesday 24 Jan.
Where is the next course?
We will be at St Mark’s Hall in Denham Green for Monday evenings and St Mark’s House (next door) for Wednesday mornings).
Green Tiles Lane
Denham Green
UB9 5HT
United Kingdom
There is plenty of parking on site.
We are also going to run Alpha online on Zoom on Wednesday evenings.
How can I sign up or find out more?
Please scroll down for FAQ or email us…
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What’s Alpha like?
To get a taste watch the video below…
HERE IS WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID
“The course was very well presented. Healthy debate in small groups. Excellent food.”
“It has been a great experience and I feel it has enriched my faith and understanding. The group sessions and discussions were extremely engaging and thought provoking.”
“I have met some lovely people “online” ( we were unable to meet face to face due to Covid restrictions) and after a year of sadness and worry in the world this course has highlighted the power of hope and the importance of looking forward.”
“Alpha 2020: The start of some very special friendships which have grown during the past year.”
“Excellent. Would probably attend again as missed 3 sessions. Amazing community experience.”
“It was so lovely to meet some great people that we wouldn’t have normally come across and more importantly to listen to their understanding of the Christian faith. I clearly don’t stand alone in my curiosity in the meaning of religion.”
“My experience on the ‘whole day session’ looking at the Holy Spirit was a truly enlightening, comforting and treasured memory and gift.”
“The course is fantastic and deepened my understanding of Christianity.”
“I’d been meaning to go on an Alpha course for a while and was so glad I did this one! The material and discussion was really thought provoking, and it was great to be able to get to better know others who attended through the weekly meal and group conversations.”
“A welcoming space where you can openly ask any questions about faith and Christianity”
“Alpha was friendly, welcoming and interesting – and reminded me of something important I sometimes forget, that God loves me.”
FAQ: your questions answered
Is it for me?
People around the world from all backgrounds, ages and faiths have done Alpha. Their feedback shows that the vast majority have found it helpful.
But I believe in God already!
Many Christians have found that Alpha has re-vitalised their faith. Some of us feel we cannot ask some questions because they are too ‘basic’. At Alpha no question is too ‘simple’ or too ‘difficult’.
But I don’t believe in God!
That’s ok – we thank God that we live in a free country! Would you consider taking part and enriching our conversations with your perspective? You will help those who have a faith to reflect more deeply on it and you may find that some of your assumptions about Christianity aren’t necessarily confirmed.
Can I ‘try before I buy’?
Yes! Just join us for one session and then decide whether you want to continue. There is no fee for the course, so you are not going to ‘lose your deposit’.
Who is leading it?
This course will be lead by our Rector, Christoph Lindner, and his wife Edda.
How long is it?
There are nine weekly sessions plus an Alpha Morning (from 9.30am to 1.30pm on a Saturday).
What if I miss a session?
Don’t worry. You can catch up with the help of the manual that you will receive. We will also send you regular email updates if you’d like that.
Where will it be?
We are planning to run our next Alpha from January 2024 onsite, at St Mark’s Denham Green, and also online.
Is it too late to join?
If you’ve missed only the first one or two sessions, do join us. If you’ve missed more than that, you could join us anyway, or wait for the next course. You can also go to alpha.org to find out whether a course is starting soon somewhere near you.
Sign me up!
We’d love to! We haven’t got all the exact dates yet, so in the meantime, click here to receive an update email…
Can I talk to someone about this?
Absolutely! Please talk to our church secretary. If you’d like to talk to Christoph or Edda who will be running the course, she’d be very happy to take down your phone number and they will give you a call.
