A new Alpha course is starting on Monday 28th September at 9.15am. The starting time has been set to accommodate mums dropping their children at school or nursery, but is open to anyone, of any age, who finds daytime preferable to evening. The course will run over 9 Monday mornings, plus one Saturday morning; there will be a break on 26th October for half-term. The format will be watching a video together, then a time of discussion in a small group.
The course explores who Jesus is and why he died, the importance of the Bible, who the Holy Spirit is, how God guides us and the role of the church. The course shows how Christianity is about a personal relationship with Jesus rather than about an institution, and how that relationship can have an enormous impact on our lives. This might appeal to you if you are new to church and the Christian faith but also if you are returning to church after a time away or simply want to deepen your knowledge and understanding.
If you want to know more, please contact Nick on 07860 791967 or email alpha@omc.org.uk.
Sign up for a free series of sessions that explore life’s big questions
Alpha is for those who want to discuss the big questions of life and explore the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. The course runs over 9-11 weeks and each session starts with a meal together followed by a video then discussion in a small group. These sessions are very relaxed and enjoyable with no questions off limits. Please check out the videos below to hear people’s experiences of Alpha.
- WHAT IS ALPHA? Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith, in an open and relaxed environment.
- WHO IS ALPHA FOR? Anyone, of any age or background, who is curious to ask their questions and find out more about faith should try Alpha. It’s designed for those who are exploring; it’s for the cynics, the sceptics, and the inquisitive.
- HOW DOES IT WORK? Each Alpha session includes a short 25-minute video and then a discussion where you can share your thoughts and where no question is off-limits. You will meet other people with questions just like yours. There are eleven weeks of Alpha, but please don’t worry if there are some you can’t make or if you can’t make the first one.
- FIND OUT MORE If you have any questions about Alpha, please email alpha@omc.org.uk.
Alpha Courses at OMC
We have been running Alpha courses for over 15 years. Please see the videos below of people describing their experience of an Alpha at OMC.