Alpha

Exploring the basic concepts of the christian faith. anyone is welcome.

What is alpha?

Alpha is a series of conversations that explores the basics of the Christian Faith. Everyone is welcome. You're invited, no matter your background or beliefs.

This is a ten week Course beginning Tuesday, February 11th and ending May 14th. The course will meet weekly each Tuesday at The Irritable Bao in downtown Auburn, which is located at 127 E Magnolia Ave.

The participant fee for the course is $20, and that covers workbooks and snacks each week. Scholarships are available for those who may need assistance paying for course materials.
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Childcare is not provided for this course*

What to expect from alpha

If you are thinking about joining, here is what you can expect when you show up to a weekly meeting during the course.

Welcoming Atmosphere

Throughout His ministry, Jesus was always willing and eager to meet people right where they were, no matter what they brought to the table. ALPHA offers that same kind of space—a safe and welcoming environment to ask real questions about faith and explore them in community. It’s a place where your honest thoughts are valued, and together, we’ll look at what the Bible has to say. Plus, every gathering includes snacks and drinks for everyone to enjoy!

Judgment Free Space

Each week, we'll explore a video on a specific topic, followed by an open time for questions related to the content. Beyond that, we’ll also set aside time for any questions you have—whether or not they connect to the video. Every question is welcome, no matter what your current beliefs are!

Videos on Topics Below

In this 10 week course, we will go through material touching on the basics of the Christian faith. These videos will explain what it is that Christians believe and set up a time of interaction with the videos!

About the Alpha Course

The Alpha course covers the basics of Christianity. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, and Why did He die? The Alpha course usually lasts 10 weeks. Each week, guests gather for about two hours. They share snacks, listen to a talk on how Christianity approaches the question at hand, and then gather into small group discussion. The talks each week act as a springboard for the small group discussions. Alpha guests explore Christianity in a relaxed, welcoming, and engaging atmosphere.

WEEK 1 –– Is there more to life than this? 
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WEEK 2 –– Who is Jesus? + Why did Jesus die? 
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WEEK 3 –– How can I have faith?
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WEEK 4 –– Why and how do I pray? + Why and how should I read the bible?
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WEEK 5 –– How does God guide us?
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WEEK 6 –– Who is the Holy Spirit? + What does the Holy Spirit do? + How can I be filled withe Holy Spirit?
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WEEK 7 –– How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
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WEEK 8 –– How can I resist evil?
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WEEK 9 –– Why and how should I tell others? + Does God heal today?
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WEEK 10 –– What about the Church?