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- A Practical
Introduction to the Christian Faith
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- What is
the meaning of life?
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What
happens when we die?
- What
relevance does Jesus have for
- our lives?
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How do
we deal with guilt?
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If you would like to explore
questions like these, then Alpha
is for
you.
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What Is Alpha?
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- Alpha
is
for:
- Anyone
interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of
all ages are welcome.
- Learning
and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and
to have fun at the same time.
- People
meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make
new friends.
- Helping
one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues
raised during the talks.
- Ask
anything. Alpha
is a place where no question is seen as too
simple or too hostile.
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 Who
Is Alpha
For?
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Alpha is for
everyone! It's especially geared to:
- People interested in
investigating Christianity.
- Newcomers to the
church.
- New
Christians.
- Couples preparing for
marriage.
- Christians who want to
brush up on the basics.
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What
Happens at Alpha? |
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- There is a series of talks
on topics such as:
- Who Is
Jesus?
- Why Did Jesus
Die?
- Why and How Should I
Read the Bible?
- Why and How Do I
Pray?
- What About the Holy
Spirit?
- How Can I Overcome
Evil?
- Why and How Should I
Tell Others?
- Does God Heal
Today?
- What About the
Church?
After each talk, there is a
small-group time for everyone to discuss any questions or issues they
have. This gives participants an opportunity to get to know each other and to
learn together.
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When and
Where? |
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- The Alpha Course
meets every week for twelve weeks. The Alpha Course takes
place either at Park Blvd Presbyterian Church or in a personal
residence. The course this spring has been especially designed for parents of young
children, as on-site childcare and activities will be provided! The Alpha
2 Course is for those
who have taken the first Alpha
Course and still want more!
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Dates &
Times
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- Starting again in
the Spring
- Newcomers
Welcome First 3 Weeks
- Ten Sunday Evenings
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5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (includes
light supper)
- On-site childcare and
activities provided
- Call (510) 530-5311 for information and to enroll.
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Alpha
Weekend:
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- Friday evening and
Saturday
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. Cost is about $110
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(Scholarships available)
Contact the Church office for more details:
(510) 530-5311
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For planning purposes,
please let us know if you would like to attend. You may contact Park Blvd Presbyterian Church by email, snail mail, phone or
FAX.
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Email:
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alpha@pbpc.org
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Mail:
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Park Blvd Presbyterian
Church
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4101 Park Boulevard
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Oakland, CA 94602
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Phone:
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(510) 530-5311
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FAX:
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(510) 530-5312
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What
Others Are Saying About Alpha
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For as long as I can remember,
through my childhood, teens, and adult years, I have asked
questions. One question I constantly asked myself was "Do I
believe in God?" I had no answer and it bothered me ... By
the end of the third Alpha evening I had come to a few
realizations that were truly stunning for me ... I knew that
Jesus died for me and that I could never 'sit the fence'
again. -- Jill
I have learned more in the space
of a few weeks than I ever had in years of attending church.
-- David
Everything Alpha gave me was so
positive; it gave me the beginnings of understanding what
being a Christian means; it gave me warm friendship and a
sense of belonging ... it gave me patient and thoughtful
answers to all my questions. -- Sarah
Alpha is wonderful -- life
changing! Alpha answered and clarified all the basics for me
and put me on firm ground to travel forward on my journey
with God. -- Mary
From the very first meeting we
felt this is what had been missing from our lives. It felt
like coming home. -- Margaret and Keith
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For more
information about Alpha around the United States, click HERE.
For some recommended reading by
Alpha,
click HERE.
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