Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course includes ten meals and an amazing weekend getaway that comes halfway through the 10-week course. The course meets once per week.
Alpha has become a worldwide phenomenon, now in 164 countries, where millions of people have come to explore the meaning of life.
Each session people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life and 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?" alphacanada.org
Elaine Young, a parishioner at St. Thomas', is the Atlantic Regional Director of Alpha Canada. Click here to view her Alpha ministry update.
Below is a link to a five minute movie with photos of St. John's and area interspersed with photos from ministry work with Alpha at St. Thomas' and beyond:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIBoXzREVzc
Winter 2012
We are in the process of setting up Home Alpha Groups this winter. If you are interested in taking the Alpha Course please contact Revd. Peter Young at pyoung(at)st-thomaschurch.com or call the church office: 576-6632.
Global Alpha Training
GAT (Global Alpha Training) - Goose Bay, Labrador
Five team members traveled to Goose Bay Labrador in May to present an Alpha Training Conference for 15 participants representing 6 churches and 5 denominations.
Two Inuit ladies flew in especially from the remote coastal community of Hopedale, Labrador. The training, which took place on two evenings and a full Saturday, was a wonderful experience for both the team and those learning how to run Alpha as we had opportunity to share our faith, worship and pray together. We are certain we will see new Alpha courses starting in the fall. To read more about our Labrador GAT, click here.
