
What is Alpha?
The Alpha Course is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment.
Alpha typically runs for 11 weeks & features a free meal, a short video talk addressing life and spirituality, and open discussions.
Who is Alpha for?
The Alpha course is designed for anyone who is curious about the Christian faith. It is especially geared toward skeptics, those with questions about life and God, or individuals wanting to revisit the basics of Christianity in a welcoming environment.
Alpha is also for Christians who are looking for refreshment in their walk with Jesus or to bring a friend who is searching for meaning.
What Alpha groups are available at Christ Church?
THURSDAY NIGHTS
Starting August 27
@ a home in Hoover
THURSDAY NIGHTS
Starting September 10
@ East 59 Cafe
SUNDAY MORNINGS @ 9:30 am
Starting September 13
@ Christ Church Birmingham
THURSDAY NIGHTS
Starting September 15
@ a home in Chelsea
How can I help serve in an Alpha group?
You can serve in several different ways, including:
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Alpha Discussion Leader (must have completed Alpha course previously): These are folks who are willing to sit in silence, to leave space for the unchurched to answer, and who are comfortable with uncomfortable questions. You may not have the answers, and you don’t have to! In the Alpha training, we will go over the fact that we as leaders do not give answers. (And certainly we don’t correct other people’s “wrong” answers!!) We set the table for others to give their honest answers and show a willingness to be with them as they seek to learn more.
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Alpha Hospitality Helper: Help us to welcome people into Alpha, get them what they need, help set the (literal) table with refreshments.
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Refreshments Provider One Alpha Gathering: You may not have the bandwidth to fully participate, but you or your small group or Sunday school group may feel a call to provide refreshments for an Alpha group. Hospitality is a HUGE part of Alpha. Your willingness to provide refreshments could have eternal impact. Let us know if you want to sign up for a refershments. We can help give ideas if needed, and YES we do have some funds available for reimbursement from the Evangelism budget for Alpha events.
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Prayer Team: Are you willing to commit to strategically pray over our Alpha groups meeting this year? Our prayer team can connect on the prayer app, receive a list of prayer needs, & gather for prayer periodically.
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Alpha Weekend Helper: We have an Alpha Weekend in the Fall where we will have an opportunity to experience several unique Alpha sessions that include a worship time & fellowship time.
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Holiday Hospitality Table: We hope to have an Alpha table available before and after each holiday service in the lobbies with some light refreshments. We have done this for Christmas Eve & Easter, and it was a huge success in helping people feel welcome and connecting them to a next step if they are wanting to connect (or reconnect) to Jesus through Alpha.



