What is Alpha?
Alpha is a dinner, a 30 minute video talk and an informal discussion with your dinner group that explores the Christian faith over 10 weeks. Alpha has been run in 169 countries with over 25 million participants since the early 90’s.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone, especially those who have given up on church, those wanting to investigate Christianity, those who are new to the Christian faith, those wanting to grow in their faith and those who would like to reenergize their faith in a fun, relaxed and non-pressured setting.
When is Alpha?
Alpha will be on Wednesday evenings this fall at the Somerset Congregational Church beginning promptly at 5:45 pm with dinner and will conclude promptly at 7:45 pm. The Preview Dinner is Wednesday, Sept 7. You are welcome to join us any Wednesday even if you know you will miss a few sessions or even if you have missed a few sessions.
Can I try out Alpha?
Yes! We will host an Introductory Dinner on Wednesday, September 9 from 5:45 to 7:45 pm in which you can get a feel for what Alpha is all about. Please let us know that you are planning on joining us either by email (somersetchurch@gmail.com) or by phone (517-547-7732).
How much is Alpha?
There is no charge for Alpha. We will receive a free-will offering for dinner, but you are under no obligations to give.
Is there childcare provided?
Yes, childcare will be provided for free.
Here is the schedule for Alpha this Fall
9-7 Intro Dinner, “Is There More to Life than This?
9-14 Week 1, Who Is Jesus?
9-21 Week 2, Why Did Jesus Die?
9-28 Week 3, How Can I Have Faith?
10-5 Week 4, Why and How Do I Pray
10-12 Week 5, Why & How Should I Read the Bible?
10-19 Week 6, How Does God Guide Us?
10-21 Alpha Night (6:30-9:00)
10-26 Week 7, How Can I Resist Evil?
11-2 Week 8, Why & How Should We Tell Others?
11-9 Week 9, Does God Heal Today?
11-16 Week 10, What about the Church?
12-7 Celebration Dinner, “How Can I make the Most of the Rest of My life?”
