Come along to Alpha: make lots of new friends; eat good food;
ask all the difficult questions you have about religion and spirituality;
have fun; and discover that there is a lot more to life.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a 10 week basic course covering the key elements of the Christian faith and includes a day or weekend camp.
Alpha is a place where ANY question can be asked openly.
We welcome anyone 16 years of age or above, regardless of religious background, race or belief. (Youth Alpha caters for those younger.)
Anyone from anywhere is welcome.
Courses can be held in a variery of environments. In this Parish there are currently 2 environments available:
- A small and intimate Home Group style environment of up to 8 people; and
- As a joint initiative between The Anglican Parish of Waterloo Bay, Mary MacKillop Catholic and Trinity Uniting Church, each course has team members from the 3 churches.
Our inter-denominational evening courses include a FREE Introductory Dinner. They are run under the lay leadership of one of the churches on a rotational basis and have table leaders and helpers from all 3 churches. Each table has a mix of denominational leadership.
If evenings are not suitable for you, perhaps a more informal day-time Alpha course in a small home group may be more suitable.
Please contact us or phone the parish office if requiring additional information.
Alpha Queensland is hosting the Brisbane Invitation where concurrent courses are being held all over Brisbane.
If you do not live in our area, you are still most welcome to join us, however you may rather check out Alpha Invitation for a course nearer to you.
We look forward to meeting you and guarantee to make you feel most welcome!
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha suits a diverse group of people, especially those who don’t go to church, however, even mature Christians have benefited from the course.
It endeavours to presents the rationale behind the Christian faith. It provides historical evidence for the existence of Jesus, his life, his ministry and most importantly, his resurrection.
Alpha is a non threatening experience, giving each participant the opportunity to discuss issues with other guests.
We also welcome groups from other denominations who would like to explore Alpha, with a view to running a course in their church.
Why attend an Alpha course?
Attending a course, such as Alpha, allows participants to meet regularly and interact with others in a small group environment (up to 10 per group).
Weekly videos on topics including, “Who is Jesus?”, How and Why do I Pray?” and “Does God Heal Today?” explore contemporary and relevant life issues.
Alpha courses are online and on television, however, attending in person is truly interactive with individual questions answered in a non threatening environment.
Our weekly structure of Alpha.
Our weekly format for Alpha includes a meal, a video and a discussion group where everyone is encouraged to participate. All course materials are provided. There is also a day or weekend away (at a relaxing location) where the participants can get to know each other better, explore God’s Holy Spirit and have some fun. This is often regarded as the highlight of the course. (Attendees are encouraged to contribute a minimal cost for the weekly meals and the day or weekend away… however, don’t let the cost be an inhibitor)
Want to know more?
For more in-depth information, visit the Alpha Australia website.
Email our Alpha Team, the address is on our Contact Us page