What is Alpha?
Alpha helps create space for honest conversation around some of life's biggest questions through a series of interactive sessions. The sessions are designed to provide guests with an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and opinions in a safe and caring environment.
St. John's will be running an Alpha series on Tuesday evenings this fall, beginning on Tuesday, September 8th. There will also be one Saturday half day retreat. Information about the individual sessions can be seen below and a form to reach out to Fr. Patrick either with questions or to register for the series can be found at the bottom of this page.
Is There More To Life Than This?
Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore life's big questions. Is there more to life than this? What is the purpose of my life? Where am I heading? It also introduces the person at the heart of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ.
How Can I Have Faith?
This episode explores what it means to have faitha nd to be a Christian: someone who follows and puts their faith in Jesus Christ.
How Does God Guide Us?
The Bible says God has a good plan for our lives. This episode explores how God guides us throughout our lives and as we navigate our desires and everday decisions.
What Does The Holy Spirit Do?
This episode explores the function and works of the Holy Spirit and how we can experience Her today.
How Can I Resist Evil?
Where does evil come from and how can we resist it? This episode explores why we should believe that the devil exists and how we can defend ourselves against his tactics.
What About The Church?
Is the church a building or an event to attend once a week? Or is it the people that gather? This episode explores what the church has looked like over time and what the church's role is today.
Who Is Jesus?
He is one of the most well-known historical figures in the world. This episode discusses "Who is Jesus?" and any evidence for his existence. Was Jesus fully human or divine? Was he more than a man, a great human and a religious teacher?
Why and How Do I Pray?
Is prayer simply a religious tradition or a personal conversation with God? This episode explores why and how people pray.
Introduction to the Retreat
Loneliness is a familiar feeling to many people. This episode introduces the Holy Spirit and Her desire to come alongside you as your constant companion.
How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?
This episode explores what it means to have access to and to be filled with the Holy Spirit and the difference between them.
Why and How Should I Tell Others?
This episode explores why and how Christians can share with others about their faith.
Why Did Jesus Die?
Have you ever wondered why the cross is the symbol of Christianity? This episode explores why Jesus was crucified on a cross about 2000 years ago and waht relevance that has today?
Why and How Should I Read the Bible
Is the bible relevant today? How did it come to exist? This episode explores how God still speaks to people through His written Word.
Who Is THe Holy Spirit?
Helper. Comforter. Counsellor. One part of the Holy Trinity. The HOly Spirit has many names and this episode explores the question many have asked throughout the ages. Who is the Holy Spirit, and what role does He have today?
How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?
What cna life look like form now on? This episode explores what comes after a decision to follow Jesus Christ.
Does God Heal Today?
This episode explores what the bible says about healing the Hebrew Scriptures, throughout Jesus' ministry while He was on earth and healing today.
Contact
If you would like to register or have any questions you can reach out to Fr. Patrick