What is Alpha? Over 11 million people worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations, and at universities, in prisons and on military bases across the world.  At an Alpha course people explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away. It is low-key, friendly and fun – and is supported by all the main Christian denominations.  There will be a course again on January 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel of St. Andrew. Why not take this opportunity to explore the meaning of life? Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Learning and laughter. People meeting together, making new friends over dinner. Helping one another. Ask anything. No question is too simple or too hostile. Who Is Alpha For? Everyone is welcome! People attend from many different backgrounds, religions and viewpoints. They attend for a variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church all their life, but feel they never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha is the course for everyone who thinks there may be more to life than meets the eye. What Happens at Alpha? The Alpha course consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith. Alpha courses run in a wide variety of locations and at different times of the day. The typical format is below: · Meal - 1hr · Talk - 45mins · Coffee and small group discussion - 1hr Sample Schedule Introduction Dinner: Christianity: Boring, untrue or irrelevant? Week 1: Who is Jesus? Week 2: Why did Jesus die? Week 3: How can we have faith? Week 4: Why and how do I pray? Week 5: Why and how should I read the Bible? Week 6: How does God guide us? Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit?         What does the Holy Spirit do?         How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?         How can I make the most of the rest of my life? Week 7: How can I resist evil? Week 8: Why & how should we tell others? Week 9: Does God heal today? Week 10: What about the Church? The course curriculum is the book 'Questions of Life' by Nicky Gumbel. Each talk reflects one of the chapters from this book. Is there child care? Yes! Each Alpha course has child care for children from age 2 to the 6th grade. Children are served dinner and have an opportunity to play with other children while you attend the Alpha course. Where is the Alpha course held? The Alpha course will be held at The Chapel of St. Andrew.  For directions, click here, call our church office at 561.483.8044 or e-mail us. The Alpha course is also taught by thousands of churches across the country and around the world. To find a course near you visit alphausa.org. What does the Alpha course cost? The course is free... the only thing it requires is an investment of your time! Meals are available at no charge. Should you desire the opportunity to contribute a small donation to offset the meal costs, a basket is available for you to do so. What if I don't like the course?  Do I have to commit to attending for all 10 weeks? No! But we do recommend that you attend at least three weeks in order to get a taste of the Alpha course. How do I know if the Alpha course is for me? Try it!  You can also attend our next Celebration Dinner on September 10th at 6:30 p.m. The Celebration Dinner introduces individuals to what the Alpha course is about. I have a few questions about the Alpha course, who can I ask? We would welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you have about the Alpha course. Call us at 561.483.8044 or if you prefer, send us an e-mail. I am interested in attending the Alpha course, how can I register? The next Alpha course to be held at the Chapel of St. Andrew is anticipated to be in the fall, September of 2010. However, you can attend an Alpha course at St. Gregory's in Boca Raton in the spring of 2010 or check at AlphaUSA.org to find an Alpha program in your area.