{"id":818,"date":"2016-02-15T14:00:05","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T19:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=818"},"modified":"2016-01-28T15:22:25","modified_gmt":"2016-01-28T20:22:25","slug":"alpha-program-winterspring-2016-week-5","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/events\/alpha-program-winterspring-2016-week-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha Program &#8211; Winter\/Spring 2016 &#8211; Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/alpha2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-741\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/alpha2.jpg?resize=129%2C155&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"alpha2\" width=\"129\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a><strong>What is Alpha?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s it for?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlpha is for anyone who\u2019s curious. The talks are designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open environment. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlpha is typically 7-12 sessions with a weekend or day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and discussion where you can share your thoughts and ask questions. There\u2019s no pressure, no follow up and no charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alpha Schedule\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Week 5<\/strong> Why and How Do I Pray? &#8211; <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>February 19, 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 6<\/strong> Why and How Should I Read the Bible? &#8211; <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>February 26, 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 7<\/strong> How Does God Guide Us? &#8211;<span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong> March 4, 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alpha Weekend<\/strong> Who is the Holy Spirit? \u00a0What Does the Holy Spirit Do? \u00a0How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit? \u00a0How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life? &#8211; <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>March 11 or 12th, 2016 (date and time still TBD)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 8<\/strong> How Can I Resist Evil? &#8211; <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>March 18, 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>*** March 25, 2016 &#8211; GOOD FRIDAY, NO ALPHA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 9<\/strong> Why and How Should I Tell Others? &#8211; <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>April 1, 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 10<\/strong> Does God Heal Today? &#8211; <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>April 8, 2016<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 11<\/strong> What about the Church? &#8211; <strong>April 15, 2016<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Optional CELEBRATION WRAP PARTY** <span style=\"color: #840000;\"><strong>(date and time still TBD)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How much is it?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere\u2019s usually no charge to attend Alpha, though some places may ask for a contribution towards food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Information:<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin us &#8211; St. Peter&#8217;s Young Adults Group, Jan.22-April 29, 2016 at 7pm<br \/>\nLocation &#8211; 830 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G1<br \/>\nContact &#8211; Alessya D&#8217;Anna<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca\">youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Alpha? 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