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Alpha Course

Free eight-session course exploring the big questions about faith, life, and God.

Foundational course for new believers or those wanting to deepen their faith.

Next Alpha intake: Monday 14 July

Who is Alpha For?

Alpha is for everyday people to participate in conversations about life, faith and God, no matter your journey or background.

Curious about faith

You might not consider yourself a believer, but have questions about life, faith, and God.

Questions about faith

You believe in Jesus but still have questions and areas of faith you don't understand.

Depth of faith

You're a follower of Christ and want to take your faith to a deeper level of understanding.

Supporting others

You're Christian and want to support someone else exploring faith.

What Can I Expect?

Dinner Provided

Alpha begins with a free light meal, eaten at a table with others, where everyone has a chance to connect and get to know each other.

Journey with Others

Part of what makes Alpha special is the relationships you form with real people who are also on a journey of discovery – just like you.

Exploring Different Themes

There are short videos exploring different themes and aspects of faith in Jesus. These are professionally made and filmed in locations around the world, across different cultures.

Open Discussions

The heart of Alpha is the discussion group. There is no such thing as a ‘bad question’ and everyone’s perspective is respected and discussed.

Freedom to Ask Questions

Alpha is a pressure-free and judgement-free space, designed to allow for questioning and thinking about what you really think.

Intake Dates

Alpha happens four times each year, in line with the school terms.

Term 3

Monday 14 July

Term 4

Monday 6 October


There will be no Alpha on Monday 27 October for Labour Day

Course Locations

The Alpha Course is available in the following locations:

Exterior of LIFE Central Campus in Mt Eden, Auckland

Central Campus

Mt Eden

Exterior of the Salvation Army building in Rosedale, Auckland where the Alpha Course will run during Term 3

Salvation Army Building – Rosedale

Click here for directions.

Exterior of LIFE South campus in Manukau, Auckland

South Campus

Manukau

Exterior of YMCA in Westgate where LIFE West meet

West Campus

Westgate

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Course Details

Dates

  • Starts on Monday 14 July.
  • Registration cutoff is Monday 28 July.
  • Alpha includes one Saturday session (16 August, 9am to 12:30pm). More information will be provided about this in the first week of the course.

Duration: Monday nights for 7 weeks

Times: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Cost: FREE!

A notebook is provided at the first session.

People watching an Alpha Course video at Night School at North Campus

"I'm not totally sure how to put it into words at this point. I have loved every single week, and I didn't expect that. I've grown up in a Christian home and going to church in my childhood and youth, but this has hit differently. I got answers to questions I didn't even know I had. I shared what I didn't even know I had to share. I met Jesus."


Emily – Alpha Course attendee

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Alpha in Mandarin

We are excited to now have the Alpha Course available in Mandarin in Term 4!

Central Campus

Date: Starts on Monday 6 October

Duration: Monday nights for 8 weeks

Times: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Cost: FREE!

A notebook is provided at the first session.

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Watch the Trailer for Alpha in Mandarin

Register for the Alpha Course

Registrations are essential for this course.