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 now 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.
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.
We usually run Alpha once a year, starting in January.
In January 2021 we are running Alpha online.
Monday evenings: 7.30-9.00pm, starting on 25 January 2021, weekly for 9 weeks.
Please scroll down for FAQ or email us…
To get a taste watch the video below…
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 10.30am to 1.00pm on Saturday 6th March).
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?
Our next Alpha in January will be online, on Zoom.
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! Click here to sign up…
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.
St Mary’s Church Office
Village Road
Denham UB9 5BH
Tel: 01895 832771
