Is there more to life?
Join a conversation around life, faith and meaning.
Alpha is a series of open and informal group conversations about life, spirituality, and the person of Jesus in a friendly environment. Each talk looks at a different question and is designed to create conversation. The best part of Alpha is chance to hear from others and share your perspective. You can ask anything you want. It’s a place to connect with people, where you can say anything you like or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome, no matter your background or beliefs.
Come to a Launch Night and see if Alpha is for you. It’s the first week of Alpha where you get to hear what Alpha is all about and explore the question "Is there more to life than this?" If you’re curious about Alpha and like the idea of meeting new people, it’s for you. This is a "come and see" event where you can check Alpha out for a night and decide if you want to continue the rest of the weeks. The next Launch Night is planned for the end of January. Alpha typically launches at end of September, end of January, and after Easter. Interested? Have questions? Call or text the church phone 815-575-9224.
Alpha is typically 8-10 weeks long. Each week there is 1) connection over a meal, 2) a video exploring the Christian faith and life's big questions, 3) and conversation where you can share your thoughts and ask questions.
Here are some of the other questions that may be covered in Alpha:
- Is there more to life than this? Join this thought-provoking conversation exploring life’s big questions. Is there more to life than this? What is the purpose of my life? Where am I heading? We'll also be introduced to the person at the heart of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ.
- Who is Jesus? He is one of the most well-known historical figures in the world. This session discusses “Who is Jesus?” and any evidence for his existence. Was Jesus fully human or divine? Was he more than a man, a great human and a religious teacher?
- Why did Jesus die? Have you ever wondered why the cross is the symbol of Christianity? This session explores why Jesus was crucified on a cross about 2000 years ago and what relevance that has today.
- How can I have faith? This session explores what it means to have faith and to be a Christian: someone who follows and puts their faith in Jesus Christ.
- Why and how do I pray? Is prayer simply a religious tradition or a personal conversation with God? This session explores why and how people pray.
- Why and how should I read the Bible? Is the bible relevant today? How did it come to exist? This session explores how God still speaks to people through His written Word.
- How does God guide us? The Bible says God has a good plan for our lives. This session explores how God guides us throughout our lives and as we navigate our desires and everyday decisions.
- Who is the Holy Spirit? Helper. Comforter. Counsellor. One part of the Holy Trinity. The Holy Spirit has many names and this session explores the question many have asked throughout the ages. Who is the Holy Spirit, and what role does He have today?
- What does the Holy Spirit do? This session explores the function and works of the Holy Spirit and how we can experience Him today.
- How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? This session explores what it means to have access to and to be filled with the Holy Spirit and the difference between them.
- How can I make the most of the rest of my life? What can life look like from now on? This session explores what comes after a decision to follow Jesus Christ.
- How can I resist evil? Where does evil come from and how can we resist it? This session explores why we should believe that the devil exists and how we can defend ourselves against his tactics.
- Why and how should I tell others? This session explores why and how Christians can share with others about their faith.
- Does God heal today? This session explores what the bible says about healing in the Old Testament, throughout Jesus’ ministry while He was on earth and healing today.
- What about the church? Is the church a building or an event to attend once a week? Or is it the people that gather? This session explores what the church has looked like over time and what the church's role is today.
Share a meal, have conversations, ask questions, and meet new people. Interested? Have questions? Call or text the church phone 815-575-9224.
You can call or text the church phone (815-575-9224) with any questions you may have or to express your interest.
P.S. You can also check out this "What is Alpha?" page on Alpha's website.