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“Questions can be about any aspect of Christianity and nobody is put on the spot or forced to ask a question if they don’t want to. The aim is to allow people to ask their questions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.”

The Alpha Course
at St Jude’s

Alpha has been one of the extraordinary Christian developments in the UK. Millions of people have seen the advertising and thousands have been involved in meeting in small groups to share a meal and to examine the basics of the Christian faith. Far from not being interested it has become clear that people are very interested in Christianity and the claims of Jesus, but did not know how to find out more.

The basis of the Alpha course is very simple. It is a chance to meet with a group of people who are also interested in asking questions, to look at the Christian faith in a very relaxed way, and to make up your own mind what you think. The Alpha course runs each term at St Jude’s and we have had people ranging from their early twenties to their early nineties. With lots of church experience to none at all. From convinced atheists to those who just appreciate an opportunity to re-examine the faith they have known for years.

The course runs over ten week night evenings and one Saturday. We meet for a meal, followed by a short talk and a discussion. The questions can be about any aspect of Christianity and nobody is put on the spot or forced to ask a question if they don’t want to. The aim is to allow people to ask their questions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

If you are interested in finding out more about Alpha or about the next course please contact the church office.

Visit the Alpha website here.

last updated:
Tuesday 3rd February, 2009

by David Cain