The Alpha Course
IT'S BACK! Starting Sept 16th - Alpha course
See your local church for a sign up sheet or contact the church office.
In April 2024 we started our first Alpha and Alpha Youth groups, culminating in Confirmation for those who wished (it's not compulsory to take the course!). The courses were a great success and lots of fun. Should you have any questions or are interested in taking part read below or contact the church team.
Alpha full course
Mondays 12.45- 2.30pm
Week 1 – Is There More to Life Than This? (Launch Party) September 16th
Week 2 – Who Is Jesus? 23rd Sept
Week 3 – Why Did Jesus Die? 30th Sept
Week 4 – How Can We Have Faith? 7th Oct
Week 5 – Why and How Do I Pray? 14th Oct
Week 6 – Why and How Do I Read the Bible? 21st Oct
28th October ½ term break
Week 7 – How Does God Guide Us? 4th Nov
Week 8 – How Can I Resist Evil? 11th Nov
Alpha Holy Spirit day: 18th Nov. 10am -2.30pm Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit Do? Being filled. " How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?’’
Week 9 – Why and How Should I Tell Others? 25th Nov
Week 10 – Does God Heal Today? 2nd Dec
Week 11 – What about the Church? Celebration Wrap Party 9th Dec
Alpha and Youth Alpha
Youth Alpha
Who's it for? Anyone in school years 6-13 who would like to find out about the Christian faith or grow deeper in their own faith.
What's involved? It's informal and conversation-based with engaging videos and open to anyone whatever their beliefs. A great opportunity to explore the bigger questions in life. We meet for just under two hours, with food and drink to enjoy.
What else do I need to know? Some people in the group will be getting confirmed (making a commitment to their faith that 'confirms' their baptism promises, often made for them as babies). The confirmation service will take place within the Minster with the Acting Bishop of Coventry. Anyone in the group might like to consider whether this is something they want to do. However, taking part is open to everyone whether or not this is a step they feel ready to take.
What do parents need to know? There will be two DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained adults at each session. We will expect you to make your own appropriate arrangements for getting to and from the sessions which will take place in Alcester (Church House), and for telling us anything we need to know about medical conditions or food allergies.
How do I sign up? Email or call Revd Daniel Corlett daniel.corlett@alcesterminster.org 07599 647324 with the name of the young person, and for under-18s, details of a parent/guardian who we can contact for permissions etc.
Alpha for adults
Who's it for? Anyone who would like to find out about the Christian faith or grow deeper in their own faith, or just wants to discuss some deeper questions about life with other people in a relaxed setting.
What's involved? It's informal and conversation-based with engaging videos and open to anyone whatever their beliefs. A great opportunity to explore the bigger questions in life.
What else do I need to know? Some people in the group will be getting confirmed (making a commitment to their faith that 'confirms' their baptism promises, often made for them as babies). The confirmation service will take place in the Alcester Minster with the Acting Bishop of Coventry. Anyone in the group might like to consider whether this is something they want to do. However, taking part is open to everyone whether or not this is a step they feel ready to take.
What is the cost? It is free to take part
How do I sign up? Please contact the church office