Registration for Spring Alpha is now closed. Come back soon! Watch for the announcement of our Summer 2020 Alpha and Fall 2020 Alpha.
We can always learn more about our faith and grow in our relationship with Christ, and Alpha is no exception.
Don’t worry, there will be points brought out in the teaching and in the sharing, that will definitely challenge your faith and help you to know Jesus better. However, another reason is so that you’ll know what Alpha is all about! Then think of that neighbor, colleague, friend who is searching for the meaning to life and you can easily invite them to come, knowing exactly what they will experience. Many times folks are a lot more inclined to come to Alpha (free food!) than to a church event or mass.
Most people come nervous!
So, no worries. Your hosts are very welcoming and there to make you feel comfortable. You’ll make new friends.
An Alpha session lasts 2 hours.
You come for a meal, watch a short video, and share your thoughts on the video with your table mates (who you will meet at the first session).
During the discussion portion of the session, you can ask your table mates any questions you want. Your session host will ensure the discussion ends on time.
Alpha will last 11 weeks, on Monday evenings 6:30-8:45 beginning February 10, with dinner always included.
There is also an off-site (local) ‘retreat experience’, the Day Away, offered after week 7 (Friday evening 7-9; Saturday 9-5) It's highly recommended, and lots of fun! Many say that if you miss the Day Away, you've missed half of Alpha!
Absolutely!
Just be sure to register with us (so we have a spot for you and enough food too).
At any point, if you think Alpha isn't for you, that's not a problem.
Your faith journey is your own...we promise not to bug you. There's no pressure, no follow up and no charge, we promise!
Lots of people come to Alpha without knowing anybody else on the course.
By the end of the course, most people become good friends. Alpha is a great way to meet new people, both from the parish and outside the parish!
Great news! There's no charge for Alpha.
However, we gratefully accept donations to help offset part of the cost of food. There is never pressure to pay anything.
No!
You may remain silent if you wish. Some people process information on the inside, and that's absolutely okay.
It doesn't matter if you missed the first week of Alpha - you can at least watch the video online.
Anyone is able to register up until session 3 (week 3); after that we would encourage you to check back on this website and sign up for our next Alpha course, and start from session 1 (week 1).
Lots of people face this reality.
We can accommodate you if you notify us when this happens. Just send us an email or let your small group leader know in advance.
Direct any questions you have to Alpha@StMichaelLivermore.com