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The Alpha Course - an opportunity to explore the ins and outs of Christianity. You are welcome at any Alpha Course venues. Feel free just to turn up; organisers like to make sure that you're properly catered for (dietary requirements etc) so it may be worth making contact in advance. Don't worry if the course has already started - you'll still be welcome to join half way through. Most start around the beginning of January or September/October - local listing below.
There are many other types of courses available - several run by churches across this area. Some have run these easy access groups in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 such as Talkback and BLT; latest course dates below; Alpha Plus and similar further growth courses are also available in this area.
Alpha Courses during the Autumn of 2008
Wednesdays from 17 September at 7:15pm: St John's, Bilton
Wednesdays from 1 October: Holy Trinity, Ripon
Thursdays from 18 September: St Andrew's, Starbeck
Thursdays from 18 September at 8pm: St Luke's
Alpha Courses during the Spring of 2008
Tuesdays from 29 January 2008, 10am - 11:30am in Harrogate town centre; more info from Tim Hurren, 541696
Alpha Courses during the Spring of 2007
Some courses continue from the autumn; other commence in January:
Alpha Courses in Bilton on Wednesdays
7:15pm, St John's, Bilton. Suitable for those wanting to learn more about the Christian faith in a place where no question is too simple or too hostile! More info: Sue & Tim Davis, tel: 506415 (in advance for numbers needed for catering). Course started 10 January.
Alpha Courses in Harrogate Town centre on Fridays
Daytime (no further details available). Fully booked for Spring 2007; for info on future daytime and evening courses please contact Tim Hurren, 541696
Alpha Courses during the Autumn of 2006
Many courses commence after 24 September 2006 (Back to Church Sunday).
Alpha Courses in Harrogate on Mondays
7:30pm onwards at St Mark's, (Map). 16 October: a taster evening entitled: 'Christianity Boring, untrue and irrelevant?'. Alpha then runs at St Mark's on Mondays from 30 October, continuing into January 2007. More info from David & Jill Hipkin, tel 881755.
Alpha in Bilton on Tuesdays
7:00pm at St John's, Bilton (Map) from 19 September onwards. More info from St John's office, tel 565129.
Alpha Courses in Harrogate on Wednesdays
7:00pm onwards at Wesley. 20 September for the taster evening entitled: 'Christianity Boring, untrue and irrelevant?'. More info from Coral Wilson, tel 538218.
Alpha Courses in Harrogate on Thursdays
7:00pm onwards at Elim from 19 October. More info 546461.
Alpha Course in Knaresborough on Thursdays
7:00pm, Gracious Street Methodist Church launch their Alpha course with the Alpha Welcome Supper at Gracious Street Methodist Church Hall, Knaresborough, with weekly meetings at the same time, same place on Thursdays from 28 September, More info from Sharon Inman, tel 01423 863780
Alpha Courses during the Spring of 2006
Alpha Course in Harrogate on Tuesdays
Tuesday 17 January 2006 St Mary's church launch their Alpha course with a supper in the church hall and resource centre (Map), with the course continuing every Tuesday evening from 24 January to 4 April (with 21 February off - half term). More info available, tel 01423 560558
Alpha Course in Harrogate on Wednesdays
Friday 3 February 2006 St Peter's and Wesley churches launch their joint Alpha course. More info: tel 01423 564942
Wednesdays from 8 February 2006 7pm at St John's church, Bilton. More info from Tim & Sue Davies, tel: 506415
Alpha Course in Knaresborough on Wednesdays
Wednesday 26 April 2006 7:00pm, Gracious Street Methodist church launch their Alpha course with the Alpha Welcome Supper at Chain Lane Community Centre, Knaresborough (Map), with weekly meetings at the same time, same place on Wednesdays from 3 May. More info available, tel 01423 326041
BLT @ MCC - Christianity Basics
8pm on Wednesdays from 3 May 2006. A practical course on the basics of Christianity for those seeking faith or renewal of faith. The Beginners Learning Together course is being run by Mayfield Community Church, Mayfield Grove (Map). Further information: tel 503100
Alpha Courses in 2005
Alpha in Starbeck on Thursdays
7:30pm, Thursday 22 September for an Alpha Supper, then weekly from 29 September, at St Andrew's church..
New Life church. Spring 2005 Alpha course started Thursday 7 April at 7pm in the HOPE Centre (Map). More details from Jenny Pearson on 548854
St Mark's. Map regularly run Alpha courses. More details available
St Mary's. run Alpha courses throughout the year, usually in St Mary's Church Hall, (Map). More details from Caroline Hurren, tel 541696.
St Peter's and Wesley together Map. More info from Tim Hurren, tel 541696.
Alpha Course in Harrogate on Wednesdays
7:00pm Wednesday 21 September 2005 St Peter's and Wesley churches launch their joint Alpha course. Weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 5 October. More info available, tel 01423 564942
Alpha in Knaresborough on Thursdays
7:00pm, Thursday 22 September 2005: Alpha Welcome Supper takes place in Gracious Street Methodist Church Hall, Knaresborough, with weekly meetings at the same time, same place on Thursdays from 29 September. More info available, tel 01423 326041
Alpha in Starbeck on Thursdays
7:30pm, Thursday 22 September for an Alpha Supper, then weekly from 29 September, at St Andrew's church..
Churches Together in Wetherby, Last co-run course started in September 2004. More details from Val Dyson, tel 01937 583700
Gracious Street Methodist church, Knaresborough, working with other churches across the area. Last course September 2004 in Gracious Street Methodist church hall, Knaresborough, with weekly meetings at the same time, same place on Thursdays. More info via email or tel 01423 326041.
Goldsborough church near Knaresborough, contact David Ford, 864484
Churches that have run Alpha Courses in the last few years
Baptist Church. Map each Tuesday when running
Harrogate Christian Fellowship; each Thursday when running
New Life at the Hope Centre in Albert Street each Thursday when running
St Andrew's, Starbeck; usually on Monday when running
St Robert's, Pannal: started Tuesday 27 January 2004 at 7.30pm in the church chapter room, (Map). More details from Charles McNutt or St Robert's church.
St Thomas à Becket, Hampsthwaite: started with an Alpha Supper on Thursday 22 January 2004 at 7.30pm in the Village Room (Map). The Alpha Course itself started on Thursday 26 February. Venue details from Sarah Doyne, tel 770566. More details also available from Tim Hurren.
Alpha Course - main website
It has been said that 8% of the population of the UK have been on the Alpha course - or know someone who has, but there are many other courses. Churches in Harrogate offer some of these at various times during the year.
BLT @ EFC - Christianity Basics
8pm
on Wednesdays; check their website for current dates. A practical course on the basics of
Christianity for those seeking faith or renewal of faith. The Beginners
Learning Together course is run by Mayfield Community Church (Map).
Further information from Bernard
Cartledge, tel 503100
CaFE: Catholic Faith Exploration - up to eight sessions aimed at Catholics wanting to find out more about their faith.
Christianity Explored: a ten week course for those investigating; developed by All Souls, Langham Place, London
Emmaus Nurture: a 15 week course exploration of what Christians believe, how they grow and live the life
Essence: a six week course designed for those with an interest in spirituality
Life 4 seekers: 'For people who want more to life' from a Catholic perspective
Living Faith: a ten week course by Rt Rev Tom Wright, Anglican Bishop of Durham. SPCK link
Journeys: five sessions for spectators, looking at the foundations of Christianity
Start: six sessions for non-Christians
Ten: ten sessions providing keen insight into the Ten Commandments
The Y Course: eight sessions for all making their first contact with Christianity
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