Worship Service:
Sunday 10 am

661 Agnes Street
Victoria, BC V8Z 2E7
Tel (250) 479-5124
Fax 877-783-7394
victoriacrc@telus.net

Alpha

A practical introduction to the Christian faith.

What is Alpha?
Who is Alpha for?
Where and when?
Cost?
Typical evening
Schedule
Registration

What is Alpha?
Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly and non-pressured - a style which seems to be appreciated in Canadian culture.

Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended and by the regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.

Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is a day or weekend retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

There are over 2500 Alpha courses running in Canada and about 450,000 Canadians have already participated. Most Canadians live within easy access of an Alpha course.

Churches of every different type and background, including Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Salvation Army, Free Church and House Churches are running Alpha. Because Alpha covers the basics of Christianity all churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit the local culture.

Alpha originated at Holy Trinity Brompton - an Anglican church in London, England over twenty years ago. The syllabus of the course is contained in the Book "Questions of Life" by Revd Nicky Gumbel. Thousands of Alpha courses are now running in many countries and it has been translated into many different languages.

Church leaders from all denominations report the astonishing impact the course has on non-churchgoers and existing Christians in their areas. And it's spreading fast to many secular locations - prisons, university campuses, businesses and schools.

Who is Alpha for?

• Those wanting to investigate Christianity.
• New Christians.
• Those who feel that they have never really got going as a Christian.
• Newcomers to the church.
• Those who want to brush-up on the basics.

Where and when?
Wednesday nights, from 6:30-9:00 pm, at Victoria Christian Reformed Church, 661 Agnes Street, Victoria. Check the AlphaCanada website for an Alpha course near you.

What does it cost?
There is no cost for the Alpha course and dinner expenses will be covered by voluntary donation.

A typical evening

The Alpha course schedule
We will be running a special Alpha course this spring starting Monday, April 12 to serve anyone in our community moved to explore the tenets of the Christian faith as a result of watching the movie The Passion of the Christ. Below is a typical course schedule.

Registration form
To register, download and print the registration form below, or pick one up at the information centre in the church lobby, complete it and mail or fax it to the church office, or drop it in the Alpha registration box in the foyer of the church.

	Alpha registration form, 20k
	Alpha registration form, 32k