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Reading@Work Alpha in the Workplace

Reading@Work is helping to run an 'Alpha in the Workplace’ course at Reading Bridge House

in the Autumn of 2009.

THE ALPHA COURSE at Reading Bridge House

What is Alpha?

Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, plus an away day.

The talks each week cover the following topics, which people are then free to discuss in the small groups afterwards:

Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus Die?
How can we have Faith?
Why and how do I Pray?
Why and how should I read the Bible?
How does God Guide us?
Away Day
Away Day
Away Day
How can I Resist Evil?
Why and how should I tell Others?
Does God Heal Today?
What about the Church?
Conclusion

The Away Day focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

What is Alpha in the Workplace?

An Alpha in the Workplace course is designed to fit into your normal working day. The course will run for an hour at lunchtime and will be held in Reading Bridge House (Kings Meadow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8PP).

Although shorter than other Alpha courses, it retains the aspects that famously make Alpha special: it’s sociable, informative and you most certainly will have the chance to give your opinion or question what has been covered.

Who is Alpha for?

The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren’t churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend.

Most courses attract a diverse range of guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints. Over 7,000 courses are currently running across the UK in rural and urban settings, including every major UK city.

People find out about the Alpha course in a number of ways - a recommendation from a friend, a poster, flyer, newspaper article or advert, or through the website or an internet search.

Guests attend for a wide variety of reasons - some want to investigate whether God exists; others are concerned about what happens after death. Some people have particular questions that they would like to discuss; others want to understand other peoples' beliefs or would like to explore what the purpose of life is. Many guests have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.

Dates and Times

Session 1 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 6th October 2009 at 1pm

Session 2 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 13th October 2009 at 1pm

Session 3 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 20th October 2009 at 1pm

Session 4 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 27th October 2009 at 1pm

Session 5 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 3rd November 2009 at 1pm

Session 6 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 10th November 2009 at 1pm

Sessions 7, 8 & 9 - Fawley Court, Henley on Saturday 14th November 2009 at 9am

Session 10 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 17th November 2009 at 1pm

Session 11 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at 1pm

Session 12 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at 1pm

Session 13 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 8th December 2009 at 1pm

Session 14 - 6th floor RBH on Tuesday 15th December 2009 at 1pm

Can't Spare an Hour in the Lunchtime?

If you are interested in attending Alpha, but due to other commitments are unable to attend the TVP Alpha in the Workplace, we can suggest many other Alpha courses running in the Reading area, or help you find one near you.

To find courses in the Reading area, click here.

How much does Alpha cost?

There is no cost for attending an Alpha course.

More details?

Details about Alpha in the Workplace in general can be found here.

Interested in knowing more?

If you are interested in helping to run or attend this course, please email Reading@Work at readingatwork@aol.com .

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