For the curious
Try Alpha.

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

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What to expect

Alpha is made for people who are in the same boat – not sure about faith, but curious to find out more.

You’ll meet people from your local community and get to know them over the course of your Alpha.

Each session kicks off with some time to connect and eat together.

Food is usually provided free by the team running your course – so whether it’s biscuits or brisket, you’re in for a treat.

01. Meet new people and enjoy good food together.

02. Watch a talk exploring a big question around the Christian faith.

The Alpha talks can either be given in person or shared as an episode for everyone to watch together.

Each talk is designed to spark conversation and unpacks a different question.

In all, the Alpha talks are designed to give an overview of the key beliefs of the Christian faith.

03. Space to hear from others and share your thoughts.

The most important part of any Alpha – an open conversation about the week’s topic.

You can share your thoughts and questions, or just see what other people made of it.

There’s no pressure to say anything or come to any conclusions – just a safe space for everyone’s unique perspective.

Alpha is for everyone, no matter your background or beliefs. Whether you’re new to exploring faith or simply open-minded about it all, Alpha is for you.
We all bring different thoughts to the table, and at Alpha we want to create a space that’s open for everyone to find what faith means for them.
After something a little different? We run Alpha Youth and also Alpha in a Catholic context.
Every Alpha is different, but generally they have three things in common: food, a talk and conversation.
Food – Most sessions start with food, because it’s a great way to connect and get to know everyone there.
Talk – The talks explore the basics of the Christian faith and are designed to inspire conversation. Usually around thirty minutes long, they can be given as a live talk or played as an episode.
Conversation – There is a discussion after the talk where you can share your thoughts and ideas on the session’s topic. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. It’s your Alpha, on your terms.
Alpha is a space to explore different parts of the Christian faith in a relaxed and friendly environment. Each session covers a different topic, like prayer, the bible, who Jesus is and loads more.
Then there’s plenty of time to chat about what you think. Each group has a leader to help guide the conversation. There’s never pressure to share your thoughts, but the floor is yours if you do want to say something.
It’s free! And there’s no follow up and never any pressure to come back.
Alpha runs all across the UK in person and online. There are groups happening all across the day, so you can find a time that suits you.
Looking for an Alpha near you? Head to our Find an Alpha page to find your best fit. It’s free to go and there’s no follow up if you don’t want to come back. It’s your Alpha, on your terms.
Find an Alpha near you to get in touch with someone locally – or contact us to find out more about Alpha.