Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. People of all ages are welcome.

Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time!

People meeting together. An opportunity to make new friends.

Helping one another. The discussion time gives you chance to talk over issues raised during the talks.

Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or too hostile.

WHAT HAPPENS AT ALPHA?

The  session  will begin with a short time of  worship (a song and a prayer)

We will then look at one of a series of talks on DVD given by Rev Nicky Gumbel. These help us with topics related to the Christian faith and aim to explore questions such as: What is the point of life? What happens to us when we die? What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today? How do we  pray?

After the talk we will enjoy some refreshments and will  then take time to discuss any issues or questions we may have, giving opportunity to get to know each other and learn together.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL ALPHA MORNING?

10.00am  - Arrival & opening worship

10.15am  -  Talk on DVD

10.45am  -  Refreshments & time to chat

11.15am  -  Questions/ Discussion

11.45am  -  Prayer and end

12.00pm  -  Home

WHEN WILL ALPHA?

The complete course runs over 12 weeks.

Here are the details of the sessions
 

1. Wednesday 10th June
Who is Jesus?

2. Wednesday 17th June
Why did Jesus die?

3. Wednesday 24th June
How can  I be sure of my faith?

4. Wednesday 1st July
Why and how should I read the Bible?

5. Wednesday 8th July
Why and how do I pray?

6. Wednesday 15th July
How does God guide us?

7, Wednesday 22 July 
How does God heal? (11am start)

8. Wednesday 29 July   (11am—3.30pm)
All about the Holy Spirit
 [A light lunch is provided]

9. Wednesday 5 August (10am start)
How to resist Evil

10. Wednesday 12 August
Why and how we should tell others?

11. Wednesday 19 August
What about the church?

Wednesday 26 August
No meeting

12. Wednesday 2 September
How to make the most of the rest of my life

 

WHO IS ALPHA FOR?

Alpha is for everyone!

It particularly caters for:-

• People interested in investigating Christianity for the first time;
• Newcomers to the Church;
• New Christians;
• Those who have been Christians for some time and who want to brush up on  the basics.

WHERE WILL ALPHA TAKE PLACE?

This course will take place at The Salvation Army Hall, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden.

WHAT WILL ALPHA COST?

There is no charge for the course. An offering plate will be available for those who are able to make a  contribution towards the cost of materials & refreshments.

Leaflet and application available here, email Carol at co@waldenarmy.org.uk

OR SEND A LETTER TO:

Major Carol Evans
The Salvation Army
Abbey Lane,
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB10 1AG

Tel: 01799 500339/510798

The Salvation Army is a registered charity
e-mail: co@waldenarmy.org.uk