Maybe you feel like you have everything, but still feel empty.

Maybe you’re seeking something bigger than yourself.

Maybe you’re feeling a desire to deepen your faith life or make church a more meaningful experience.

Maybe you want to meet new people who are also interested in the Christian faith.

If so, then Alpha is for you.

Alpha is a series of eight weekly sessions to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. No pressure. No follow-up. No charge. And dinner is included!

You're Invited!

Alpha is an opportunity to explore, develop or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It’s a journey of self-discovery in which you realize your unique purpose. Ask your questions about your life and purpose, God, Jesus, faith—all in a no-pressure, judgment-free zone.

All are invited, from the baptized in the pews to the unbaptized person who has never entered a church.

The weekly sessions include:

• Free dinner, dessert & coffee.
• Socializing in a relaxing atmosphere
• Video presentation
• Small group discussion

Join us for Alpha at St. Columba!

Alpha is run all over the world and now it’s coming back to St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction!

Alpha returns to St. Columba this fall, starting Sunday, September 18^th, 5:00 – 7:00pm in the St. Columba Church/School Cafeteria.

Alpha for Teens will be held same night for high school age students!
Young Adults, college students and people of all ages welcome!

There is no obligation to attend all sessions. Come and see on Sunday, September 18th!

Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Register here.


Food. Faith. Fellowship. Alpha!

For more information, email Carolyn at AlphaColumba@gmail.com
Learn more at https://alphausa.org/about/ or at www.stcolumbaonline.org/Alpha
Members of the Alpha Team will speak after Masses on Sept. 10^th & 11^th,
and will answer your questions at our table in the Narthex.
 

FALL 2022 ALPHA SCHEDULE

Alpha will be held on Sundays, from 5:00PM - 7:00PM for 8 weeks in
the St. Columba School Cafeteria, 849 Rt. 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533


WEEK 1 – Is There More to Life Than This? [Sunday, Sept.18]

WEEK 2 – Who Is Jesus? [Sunday, Sept. 25]

WEEK 3 – Why Did Jesus Die? [Sunday, Oct. 2]

How Can We Have Faith? [optional view at home]

WEEK 4 – Why and How Do I Pray? [Sunday, Oct. 9]

WEEK 5 – Why and How Should I Read the Bible [Sunday, Oct. 16]
*Note Columbus Day long weekend

WEEK 6 – How Does God Guide Us? [Sunday, Oct. 23]

WEEK 7 – Retreat Day [Sunday, Oct. 30 - Time TBD, after Masses]

Who Is the Holy Spirit?
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
How Can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

WEEK 8 –  How Can I Resist Evil? [Sunday, Nov. 6]

Who Can You Invite?

Please join us and consider who you can invite to Alpha. Do you know friends or family who have been away from Church or are seeking answers to their faith questions? Alpha can help ignite their faith, and yours! Send them to stcolumbaonline.org/Alpha to learn more and register.