Even Bear Grylls took Alpha -- Click here to see video

St. Michael's ALPHA Course - Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

A practical introduction to the Christian Faith

If you would like to explore the questions of life then ALPHA is for you.

Why did Jesus have to die? What Happens When We Die?

How Do We Deal With Guilt?

What relevence does Jesus have in our lives?

Evening Alpha Spring Semester 2010 Schedule!

Join us for these evenings of

powerful presentation and conversation!

Week 1: Opening Night - Who is Jesus? (Aug 31) Wine and Appetizers
Week 2: Why Did Jesus Die? (Sept. 7)
Week 3: How Can I Be Sure of My Faith? (Sept. 14)
Week 4: Why and How Do I Pray? (Sept. 21)
Week 5: Why and How Should I Read the Bible? (Sept. 28)
Week 6: How Does God Guide Us? (Oct 5)
Alpha Weekend Away (Oct 8-10)
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
How Can I be Filled with The Spirit?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Week 7: How Can I Resist Evil? (Oct 12)
Week 8: Why and How Should We Tell Others? (Oct 19)
Week 9: Does God Heal Today? (Oct. 26)
Week 10: What About The Church? (Nov. 2)
Week 11: Celebration Supper “Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant?”
(Nov. 9) Wine and Appetizers

Contact by emailing alpha@stmichaelschurch.net if you are interested in attending or helping.

Lunch Alpha in the Workplace Spring Semester 2010 Schedule!

Join us for lunch with a

powerful presentation and great conversation!

Week 1: Opening Lunch - Who is Jesus? (Sept. 8)
Week 2: Why Did Jesus Die? (Sept. 15)
Week 3: How Can I Be Sure of My Faith? (Sept. 22)
Week 4: Why and How Do I Pray? (Sept. 29)
Week 5: Why and How Should I Read the Bible? (Oct. 6)
Week 6: How Does God Guide Us? (Oct. 13)
Alpha Weekend (TBA)
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
How Can I be Filled with The Spirit?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Week 7: How Can I Resist Evil? (Oct. 20)
Week 8: Why and How Should We Tell Others? (Oct. 27)
Week 9: Does God Heal Today? (Nov.3)
Week 10: What About The Church? (Nov. 10)
Week 11: Celebration Lunch “Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant?” (Nov. 17)

Contact by emailing alpha@stmichaelschurch.net if you are interested in attending or helping.

What is ALPHA?

Alpha is for:

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.
Learning & laughter. It's possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time.
People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends.
Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raise during the talks.
Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.

Who is ALPHA for?

Alpha is for everyone! It's especially geared to:

People interested in investigating Christianity.

Newcomers to the church.

New Christians.

Couples preparing for marriage, baptism, confirmation and transfers.

Christians who want to brush up on Christianity.

When and Where?

To sign up, call the parish office (723-0603) or E-mail us.

Click here to e-mail your Alpha inquiry

Alpha Opening Night begins with wine and heavy hors d'oeurves with a glimpse of what's to follow in the next 10 weeks. It's simply dinner and a movie! Each Tuesday evening begins with a catered supper and followed by an entertaining and informative presentation by Nicky Gumbel and group discussion that provides ample opportunity to ask questions and express opinions. Midway through the course, all the groups will gather for a “Weekend Away” session, and they'll assemble again at the end of the course for a celebration dinner. The course is $5 a night.

Alpha is open to anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. It originated from the church, "Holy Trinity Brompton" in London over 37 years ago. Alpha is a mid-week study that runs for 12 weeks, which answers questions about Christianity in a non-threatening atmosphere. It's lite, casual, and fun; with free childcare and a wonderful supper. Alpha has been a great success throughout the world...in 167 countries, within 2,200 different denominations, and over 13 million people have taken the course.

The next Alpha Course begins Tuesday, February 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 pm in the Kinloch Room. Entrance is 14 St. Michael's Alley.

Click here to e-mail your Alpha inquiry

What if I've already taken the ALPHA course?

If you have completed the Alpha course, we encourage all to take BETA... The Next Step or to be on the next Alpha Team. If interested, please contact Heidi Alexander for more information.

Click here to e-mail your after-Alpha "what next?" inquiry

Alpha Conference

St. Michael's Church sent a team of 12 to the Alpha Converge Conference in Wheaton, Illinois. The group was featured in the Alpha Newsletter. Click on the picture to read the article.