Alpha
We are running an Alpha Course in our new building, 216 Acton High Street, starting on Tuesday 1 March.
I remember way back in 1999, my flatmate mentioning the Alpha Course to me and I thought – I don’t really fancy doing some course. Reminded me of study and essays and hard work. But she then said ‘I’m doing this Alpha thing want to join me?’ and for some reason I said ‘yes’, probably as she was going too. When I got there, I found friendly people who really wanted to get to know me and listen to me, great food, an interesting talk and an opportunity to chew over and chat about what I thought about the talk. No essays, no homework, just easy going chat!
Alpha became the highlight of my week and I went home buzzing with all I was learning. The stuff I learnt on Alpha and the relationships I made changed my life.
Come along to the first night and see what you think.
If you are planning to come, email me through the staff page so we can cater for you.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Summer Alpha
We are starting an Alpha course on Tuesday 12 May, 7:15pm, in Acton. Alpha is an informal, fun and easy way to explore the deeper things in life. We get together in a living room, eat a meal, listen to a talk on one aspect of the Christian faith and then chat about what we’ve heard over coffee in small groups.
The course runs for ten consecutive Tuesday nights from 7:15pm – 9:30pm. Please do feel free to come along to the first one to see what it is like. There is no pressure to commit to all ten weeks at any time during the course.
The course is free and includes a free meal on the first week. (Later weeks we may put out a basket for a non-compulsory £1 contribution).
If you would like to join us – please phone Ruth on 020 8993 2060 to book your place.
Or email me: ruthr at oaktree dot org dot uk
Alpha
More than 13 million people all over the world have completed the Alpha course during the last ten years – in churches, homes, schools, universities and prisons (see HTB Alpha). Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away. It is low-key, friendly and fun. Anyone is welcome to join Alpha especially those investigating Christian spirituality for the first time.
tel: 020 8993 2060
This is what the press says:
The Guardian – “What Alpha offers, and what is attracting thousands of thousands of people, is permission, rare in the secular culture, to discuss the big questions – life and death and their meaning.”
Time Magazine – “…many claim Alpha has changed their lives and appear genuinely happier for the experience.”
The Express – “Alpha makes Christianity relevant to modern life.”
The Times – “What distinguishes Alpha from other initiatives is the easy-going, relaxed feel of the proceedings – that, and its astonishing success.”
This is what some of the people who have taken our course think:
“There was an atmosphere of love and acceptance”
“I was struck by how genuine everyone was…”
“People were really friendly and the food was scrummy”
“I began to put off dates with my boyfriend so I could be at Alpha”
