Alpha is a 12-week practical introduction to the Christian faith. It is designed primarily for people who are not Christians or regular church-attendees, in order to provide them a safe, open-ended context where they may ask and discuss their questions about Christianity. But Alpha has also impacted the lives of thousands of Christians by helping them to discover or rediscover why they believe what they believe. In addition to the 12 weekly meetings, there is a weekend retreat.

One essential part of the Alpha course is fellowship, so each session begins by having a meal together. After the meal, we watch a video, and then break into smaller groups to discuss the points and questions raised in the video, as well as any questions or comments the participants may have.