Alpha is a series of interactive sessions where people have the opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment.   Each session includes a meal, a short talk, and discussion.  

Alpha welcomes everyone 18+: people who are seeking more from life; people who are curious about Christianity; and Christians who are interested in re-examining — and re-energizing— their faith!  Topics included in Alpha are listed in the schedule below.

Intrigued?… Give Alpha a “test run” by attending the first session!  There are two options to choose from:

Dinner on Tuesday, Sept 10th at 6:30 PM in the Saint Joseph Parish Life & Education Center, 420 E. Simpson St, Mechanicsburg.

OR

Lunch at 11 AM on Wednesday, Sept 11th in the Lee Horan room of the Parish Administration Center, 410 E. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg.  (Park & enter in the back of the building.) 

If you like it, come back the next week!  

Register by emailing Mary Vukelich at adultformation@stjosephmech.org.  There is no charge to attend and drop-ins are welcome, but we appreciate registrations so we can plan for seating and food.  If possible, please register by Monday, Sept 2nd.

Complete schedule:

• “Is there more to life than this?” Tues  9/10 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 9/11 at 11 AM
• “Who is Jesus?” Tues  9/17 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 9/18 at 11 AM
• “Why did Jesus die?” Tues  9/24 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 9/25 at 11 AM

Enjoying Alpha after the first 3 sessions?  Then continue…

• “How can I be sure of my faith?” Tues  10/1 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 10/2 at 11 AM
• “Why and how should I pray?” Tues  10/8 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 10/9 at 11 AM
• “Why and how should I read the bible?” Tues   10/15 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 10/16 at 11 AM
• “How does God guide us?” Tues  10/22 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 10/23 at 11 AM
• “How can I resist evil?” Tues  11/5 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 10/30 at 11 AM
• “Who is the Holy Spirit?”, “What does the Holy Spirit do?”, “How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?” and “How can I make the most of the rest of my life?” combined session on Sat 11/2 from 8 AM to 3 PM
• “Why and how should I tell others?” Tues  11/12 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 11/6 at 11 AM
• “Does God heal today?” Tues  11/19 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 11/13 at 11 AM
• “What about the Church?” Tues  11/26 at 6:30 PM OR Wed 11/20 at 11 AM