{"id":4461,"date":"2018-01-08T18:28:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T17:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/?page_id=4461"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:39:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:39:41","slug":"alpha-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/alpha-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Alpha at Twynham Loft Caf\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A place to explore life, faith, and questions\u2014together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6909 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Youth-Cafe-907x680.jpg 907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twynham Alpha in the Loft Caf\u00e9 gives everyone the opportunity to explore the Christian faith, ask honest questions, and share their perspective in a friendly, open environment\u2014no matter where they are on their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our upcoming <strong>Alpha Courses <\/strong>are a relaxed, welcoming spaces designed for conversation, curiosity, and connection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b6e089160f06514b846e73a3f74a7f5f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Is Alpha?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that create space to talk about life\u2019s big questions. Alpha runs all over the world in caf\u00e9s, churches, homes, universities even prisons\u2014you name it. Every Alpha looks a little different, but they all include three key elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2615 1. Coffee, Tea &amp; Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good conversations often start with good food. Each session begins with something tasty and a chance to connect with others. Whether you\u2019re chatting with new friends or catching up over cake, this is all about building community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfa5 2. A Thought\u2011Provoking Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each week features a video, approximately 30\u2011minute long, exploring a key topic about the Christian faith\u2014including questions like <em>Who is Jesus?<\/em>, <em>How can we have faith?<\/em>, <em>Why and how do I pray?<\/em>, or <em>How does God guide us?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The talks are designed to spark ideas, encourage reflection, and open up conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcac 3. Honest, Open Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the heart of Alpha. A small\u2011group discussion where you can share your thoughts\u2014or simply listen. There\u2019s no pressure, no wrong questions, and nothing you can\u2019t say. It\u2019s a safe and welcoming space to explore together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.org\/watch\">Watch a Talk><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3683fed6de044f135db8052c6c885392 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to Find Out More?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d love to welcome you to our next Alpha Course.<br>Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and discover what faith might mean for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For details or to sign up, contact Sue:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udce7 <strong>office@twynhamchurch.org<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcde <strong>01202 473626<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/marriage-course\/\">The Marriage Course<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a9&nbsp;Alpha International <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A place to explore life, faith, and questions\u2014together. 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