What guests say

Noella P. (Dec 2010)
Going to Alpha opened my eyes and heart and spirit.

Anne H. (Oct 2010)
It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget.

Norm G. (May 2010)
I believed that Christians were hypocrites and extremely judgemental. My wife heard about Alpha and signed up. My friend and I agreed to go to just one of the evenings. I ended up joining the group the next week, not because I was interested in Christianity but only to see what was for dinner. In fact it was the dinner that kept me going back each week. God started to call and I would have never expected the journey to take me to where I am today.

Mark G.
When I first heard about the Alpha course I was at a stage when I was searching for something 'out there'. I really needed to ask questions and not feel like I was getting a hard-sell pitched at me. Now I perceive things differently and just feel so at peace. I have also met a wonderful bunch of new friends on the course.

Bear G.

Michaela F.
"I went along to Alpha and I was so shocked. I thought Christians were really sad, boring people but I couldn't believe it -- everyone was so happy. They all welcomed me and were interested in me." 

Jennifer A.
"I never thought I would reconcile my 'problems' with Christianity. Within the Alpha course I was allowed to be as skeptical as I wanted and needed to be. I could have walked away at any time. Instead, I chose to believe." 

Steven B.
"Alpha was the beginning of big changes... I was able to forgive my Dad and I asked God to forgive me. Now I actually love people! It's just amazing how Jesus is transforming my heart."

Greg
"My life has purpose now! Doing Alpha has given me a second chance at life. People I know have seen the difference and they love the new me."

Joyce G.
"I was taught that God was distant. I thought that God's approval depended on my ability to be perfect. Now I am confident that God loves me in all ways. He walks closely with me and He hasn't finished with me yet."

Galvin C.
"I grew up in an atheist household. To me, Bible stories were fairy tales. A friend invited me to Alpha, and I've never regretted it. I've had so much fun. I made a commitment to Christ, and I've never been happier."

Julia S.
"At the end of the evening, I was astonished at how much I had enjoyed myself. As the weeks went by, I found myself looking forward to [it] -- not so much because of the religious aspect but because of the stimulating debates about subjects which, in our busy lives, few of us take time to address."

Doug S.
"I've lived a very violent life and could feel the cycle starting over again. My wife got me to go to Alpha. It sounded like somebody was telling me the truth for the first time. I met God in a personal way. I felt a wave of peace and felt like somebody lifted a million pounds off me."

Edythe M.
"Before I came to Alpha my life was pretty ragged. I was an alcoholic at 15, clinically depressed at 16, and had a drug problem at 17. God led me to Alpha... lifted me up, and set my feet on firm ground."

Tim & Michelle P.
"Our intentions were to save our marriage but so much more has been saved. We finally let go of the past. We feel free. Without Alpha I don't think the change in our lives would have happened."

Doug B.
"I found an inner peace and strength that I'd been looking for for over 40 years. I don't care if you're rich or poor. If you've got inner peace, you're the richest person in the world."

Robert T.
"I suppose it was about week four that I started to think to myself, 'This is quite interesting'. On the Saturday as we sat and listened to the talks, I felt the presence of God firmly. I felt really peaceful, but also confused, because up until that point I had thought Christianity was a myth and Christians were wrong."

Erin D.
"I was in for a big surprise! When I walked in, I found something that I desperately wanted. Alpha changed my life... not only my spiritual life, but my social life. I made some of my greatest friends at Alpha."

Cathy P.
"In a treatment centre for drug addiction someone told me God loves me. I started to cry. 'Could God really love me, really forgive me?' I wondered. During an Alpha course I invited Jesus into my life. He has brought a wonder, joy, and peace I had never known."

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