All are invited to attend our Annual Alpha Course at All Saints, Round Lake. We will meet on Thursday evenings beginning with dinner at 6:15pm. The first session will be Thursday, September 26. This is a no cost program of fellowship. learning and friendly discussion to explore the Christian faith. For more information you may email Fr. Scott at dr.scott.evans@gmail.com or karlabanach@allsaintsroundlake.com You can also call the parish office at 518-899-5510.
The course will be held in the parish hall next to the church-3 Simpson Ave. Round Lake, NY 12151
What is Alpha
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome.
What to expect
A typical Alpha
Alpha runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes —you name it. No two Alphas look the same, but they generally have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation.
First up there's
Food
Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick catch-up over coffee and cake, food has a way of bringing people together. It’s no different at Alpha. We start with food, because it’s a great way to encourage community and get to know each other.
Then a
Talk
The talks are designed to engage and inspire conversation. Generally thirty minutes long, they can be given as a live talk or played as a video. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith?
Followed by
Discussion
Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything. And there’s nothing you can’t say. It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
Schedule – Fall 2019
September 26: Thursday 6:15pm "Is There More to Life than This?"
October 3: Thursday 6:15pm "Who Is Jesus?"
October 10: Thursday 6:15pm "Why Did Jesus Die?"
October 17: Thursday 6:15pm "Why and How Should I Pray?"
October 24: Thursday 6:15pm "Why and How Should I Read the Bible?"
October 31: Thursday 6:15pm "How Does God Guide Us?"
November 8 and 9: Time TBA “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?”
November 14: Thursday 6:15pm "How Can I Resist Evil?"
November 21: Thursday 6:15pm “Why and How Shall I Tell Others?"
December 5: Thursday 6:15pm "Does God Heal Today ?
December 12: Thursday 6:15pm “What About the Church?
