The Alpha Course . . . an opportunity to explore the meaning of life
Getting Started
The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith and ask questions in a relaxed, non-threatening environment over 10 thought-provoking weekly sessions. Who is Alpha for? People attend Alpha for a wide variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church on and off all their lives but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended and by the regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.
Alpha is especially suited for: Those wanting to investigate Christianity New Christians Those who feel that they have never really got going as a Christian Newcomers to the church Those who want to brush-up on the basics
What can I expect if I come? Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is a day retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. There are currently 2,528 Alpha courses running in Canada and about 700,000 Canadians have already participated. Most Canadians live within easy access of an Alpha course.
What Others Have Said About Alpha An estimated 650,000 Canadians have now attended an Alpha course. Here is what some people have said about their experience:
"Alpha is just what I was looking for. Finally someone was able to put Christianity into terms I could understand and use in my everyday life."... Wendy - Dartmouth, NS
"I found an inner peace and strength that I'd been looking for over 40 years. I don't care if you're rich or poor, if you've got inner peace, you're the richest person in the world."... Doug - North Vancouver, BC
"My life has purpose now! Doing Alpha has given me a second chance at life. I can read the Bible and understand it now. It has become a part of me. People I know have seen the difference and they love the new me."... Greg - Lethbridge, AB
"I'd recommend it to anyone who really wants to investigate. Jesus turned my life around!"... Gerry - Calgary, AB
"Alpha brought me closer to God, to true Christian understanding. I am a new person as a result of Alpha."... Chris - Brampton, ON | 
