Explore life, faith & meaning

Alpha is a multi-week course that creates a space where people come and discuss life’s big questions

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe and everyone is welcome. It runs online, in cafés, churches, universities, homes—you name it! No two Alphas look the same, but they generally have three key things in common: hospitality, a talk and good conversation.

What to Expect

Connect

Whether in person over a meal or virtually with a cup of tea, all sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships.

Watch

The Alpha talks are designed to inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and meaning.

Discuss

One of the most important parts of any Alpha is the discussion time. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say.

Series Trailers

Regional Stories

Slide 1 Debora
Debora’s Story
Growing up in a devoted Christian home, Debora seemingly knew all about God, but when she started asking questions about God she could not find a safe space to process them. Until she made her way to Alpha at university.
If this God of yours just wants me to go to church and is so insecure that He doesn’t want to be questioned, then I really want nothing to do with Him…
Debora | Cape Town, South Africa
Slide Emmanuel
Emmanuel’s Story
Emmanuel was invited to try Alpha whilst in prison for his part in the Rwandan Genocide. This is his story.
I have found forgiveness and healing for the things I have done.
Emmanuel | Rwanda
Slide 3 Ben
Ben’s Story
Ben grew up going to church to be good before God, but his reality was drugs, alcohol and a lack of peace. Until he encountered Jesus on Alpha…
I loved the atmosphere… it was warm and inviting and also really spiritually enlightening, but in a really gentle way.
Ben | Lagos, Nigeria
Slide 3 Xola
Xola’s Story
Xola shares his transformation from gang life to finding a new way of living.
I used to think that God was not for me but for other people.
Xola | Cape Town, South Africa
More Stories
More Stories
Lives are being transformed through Alpha across Africa and the world.

The Gospel is free – So is Alpha

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