Today, many people are coming back to God. Some are discovering him for the first time. Others are rediscovering him after trying to go it alone.
What about you? Have you sensed that something is missing from your life? Are you searching for more?
What is Alpha?
Alpha takes its name from the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It’s a place of new beginnings.
Over ten weekly sessions, participants engage in honest and relaxed group conversations centred around the big questions of life, spirituality and faith.
Alpha is a place where those who are unfamiliar with God and church can dip their toe in the water and learn more.
How do the sessions run?
1) Connection. Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick online catch-up, times of connecting are important. It’s no different at Alpha. All sessions start with a meal catered by our parishioners so that you have time to connect, relax and build friendships.
2) Content. After the meal comes the content. The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”
3) Conversation. One of the most important parts of any Alpha Experience is the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the session topic in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously). It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
Our next Alpha series
Our next Alpha series begins on Wednesday 4th June 2025 and runs weekly on Wednesday evenings until the final session, which will be held on Wednesday 6th August 2025.
Each session will run from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. The sessions will be held in the Ron Lowe Room, the parish meeting room at St Francis Xavier Church in Corio.
Each session commences with a meal.
Alpha also includes a retreat day, which will be held on Saturday 19th July 2025.
Please complete the registration form below to confirm your place in the course.