What is Alpha?

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Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting.

The Alpha course meets once a week, for 10 weeks (sometimes only 7). Each session typically includes:

  • a meal
  • an intriguing talk (often on video)
  • small group discussion
  • an amazing weekend getaway halfway through the course

At each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile... questions like:

  • Is there a God?
  • Why am I here?
  • Where did I come from?
  • Where am I going?
  • What came first, the chicken or the egg?

Alpha has become a worldwide phenomenon, now in 164 countries.
Over 16 million people have come to explore the meaning of life.

For more information, please browse the Alpha Canada website.