Alpha Course

Alpha Course at TMP Nanaimo Church

What is Alpha?

Hi there! If you are reading this today we truly hope that you are interested in attending the Alpha Course with us! We are thrilled that you found this page; it may help you decide if you are interested in attending the course to explore your beliefs about life and what you see as your purpose here on planet Earth.

The next Alpha starts March 6, 2012.  The introductory dinner takes place at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 6 at the Underground (4515 Uplands Drive, beneath the Buzz Coffee House).

The Alpha course is run twice each year, beginning in September and again in February. Each session starts with an introductory dinner that is meant to outline what the Alpha course experience entails; there is no commitment necessary and the door is wide open to everyone from atheist to agnostic to fully devoted Christian.....come and join us for some deep friendship and a safe place to explore your thoughts.

Click here for a map to the location where Alpha is meeting.

 

Alpha is an opportunity to explore ‘the meaning of life’ in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course includes ten meals and an amazing weekend getaway that comes halfway through the 10-week course.  The course meets once per week.

Alpha has become a worldwide phenomenon, now in 164 countries, where millions of people have come to explore the meaning of life. 

Each session people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life and God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?

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Valerie Johnstone

Valerie Johnstone - Alpha CourseValerie had just started going to church when she was asked to attend an Alpha course. Valerie had known about God and Jesus through attending church as a child, but she had not attended church since she was a young teen and had no idea about God’s desire to have a personal experience with us through Jesus Christ.   During this Alpha course Valerie had an undeniable experience of God’s existence and love for her, which she feels has changed her life for the better in so many ways. 

Since then, Valerie has spent many years learning, laughing,eating, and having fun in Alpha groups.  Valerie fell in love with everything about Alpha …the format, the safe environment for people to explore Christianity without feeling pressured, meeting lots of great people, the food, the weekend away….but mainly she feels there is nothing more meaningful than to be a part of what God does in people’s lives during an Alpha course.  Valerie recognizes that her faith has been stretched beyond belief as she has watched God transform people’s lives (including her own). 

Valerie has 5 years experience as Director of Alpha and Youth Alpha program prior to coming to The Meeting Place.  She has held a volunteer position with Alpha Canada as an Advisor for the upper Island area and has taught at Alpha conferences for those wanting to learn how to run Alpha courses.  Did we mention she is passionate about Alpha?   Valerie feels privileged to work with an amazing group of people at The Meeting Place and enjoys the unique closeness that is found when serving in this ministry.  

Valerie works as a child protection social worker and when she’s not doing something with Alpha, she likes to read, play board games and cards, golf with her husband David, go bicycling, and spend time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Abigail.