About
Come join us for a delicious meal and a glass of wine, inspiring videos about the Christian faith, and enriching conversation!
Alpha is a set of weekly gatherings that explore the essentials of Christianity over great food and wonderful company.
Alpha is open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation and is free of charge.
Millions of people around the world have taken Alpha since it started in 1977. Countless lives have been changed.
If you are curious about discovering or rediscovering what Christianity is all about amid warm hospitality and meaningful friendship, Alpha is definitely for you! Come and see.
Ready to give Alpha a try?
Our Next Session Begins in January!
Calling all Men & Women, special invite to Parents!
- Friday nights 6:30-8:30pm at Holy Cross Parish
- January 17th - April 4th, 2025 (except February 28th)
- Holy Spirit Retreat Day Saturday, March 1st, 2025 (to be confirmed)
- Save the Date: Wrap-Up Celebration April 11th (more details to come!)
- Free of charge
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a friend?
Yes! The more the merrier.
What if I cannot commit to all the sessions?
Participants are encouraged to attend as many of the sessions as possible, but perfect attendance is not a prerequisite.
Parents/Couples - do we need to attend together or is it ok for us to attend individually?
Individual attendees are more than welcome. Parents need not attend Alpha together, but are welcome to do so.
Do you have childminding available?
Yes, we are thrilled to be able to offer childminding for children five years old and up (toilet-trained a requirement).
What volunteer opportunities are available? How can I get involved?
GENERAL VOLUNTEERS - Here are the options for everyone:
- 5-9pm - This would be great if you could commit these hours for various tasks
- If you are only available for a couple of hours:
- 5-7pm - Set up and Serving food
- 7-9pm - Clearing dishes, Washing, Take down
- While volunteers in the above timeframes are not able to join a table discussion, we are still committed to your faith journey and invite you to watch the videos together!
- Please sign up here
BAKERS for Dessert
- Please share your love of baking on our dessert table. Just let us know if you would like to bring a dessert on one of the Fridays.
- Please sign up here
We understand that it may be hard to know about your plans into the spring. However, we can certainly put you on the volunteer list for now and connect with you at the beginning of the year to confirm your availability. Please contact us to be added to our list or if you have any questions.
Need to contact us?
Please reach out to our team at holycrossburnaby@gmail.com.