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Christianity Enquiry Courses
Alpha Course
The Alpha course is designed for people who aren't churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend. The course is based around small groups of about 12 people, hosted by one or two leaders whose role is to facilitate and encourage discussion. The whole course usually lasts for 10 weeks, with a day or weekend away in the middle. The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a relaxed and informal environment. There is no charge for attending the Alpha course, although courses may ask for a contribution towards the food.
Start Course
Start is designed to help people:
* Think through where they are going in their lives
* Learn to ask questions about the Christian faith
* Discover the good news of Jesus
* consider how they want to respond to it - and to him
The sessions assume no previous knowledge of anything Christian. Using a mix of video input, time to chat, simple discussion activities and space for reflection, all in a style which is down-to-earth and honest, and which aims to be enjoyable too! The six sessions of the Start Course cover:-
* Life is for living
* Oh my God!
* Jesus who?
* What's gone wrong?
* Dying to save us
* Into the arms of love
Christianity Explored
This ten week course is normally run in several groups of 6-9 people, and after briefly discussing the course material from the week before, there is a talk or DVD on the theme for that week. Then the groups discuss any questions that have arisen, and the evening ends at about 9pm. Of course, if you'd like, you're welcome to stick around a bit longer for a coffee to discuss any further issues you might have. It is free to attend.
Find a Course:
Here are a selection of some of the enquiry courses in Manchester and the North West. For full lists please download the appropriate document for your region from the list at the bottom of this page.
Cheadle, SK8
START Course
Course Starts: Wednesday 8th October
Location: Costa Coffee, Cheadle High Street, Cheadle, SK8
Contact: Sue Green, 0161 428 8050 or stmary@cheadle.org
Heald Green,
Alpha course
Course starts: 30th September
Location: New Life Church, Outwood Road, Heald Green
Contact: John and Kathy - 0161 437 6821.
Glossop, SK13
Alpha Course
Course starts: September (TBC)
Location: 16, Scotty Brook Crescent, Glossop, Derbyshire
Contact: Colin Cooper
Salford, M6
Alpha Course
Course starts: 29th September
Location: Salford Elim Church, Irlam o'th' Height, Moorfield Rd, Salford, M6 7EY
Contact: Mary Causer - 07974 653813
South Liverpool, L19
BB1 Discovery Course
Course starts: 29th September
Location: Lloyds Room, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR
Contact: Steve Evans - 0151 281 9716
Bolton, BL1
START Course
Course starts: 7th October
Location: 1.00pm at 101 Cloister Street, Halliwell, Bolton & 7.30pm at St Luke's Church, Halliwell
Contact: Claire - 01204 843060
Wigan, WN1
Alpha
Course starts: 2nd October
Location: Queen`s Hall Methodist Mission, Market Street, Wigan, WN1 1HX
Contact: Church office, 01942 244358
Firswood, M16
Alpha Course
Launch: Monday 13th October
Course starts: Monday 27th October for 10 weeks.
Location: St Hilda's School, Warwick Road South, Firswood, M16 0EX
Contact: Rev Ross Malkin
Goitside, Nelson, BB9
Alpha Course
Launch: 17th September
Course starts: 24th September for 10 weeks.
Location: The Mission at Goitside, Nelson
Contact: Pastor Ian Humphreys
Liverpool, L15
Alpha Course
Course starts: 30th October
Location: The Frontline Centre, Corner of Lawrence Road and Wavertree Road, Liverpool, L15 0FH
Contact: Sophie Tsang
Eccles, M30
Alpha Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: Christ Church , Liverpool Road, Patricroft, Eccles M30
Contact: Anne-Louise Critchlow
Liverpool, L19
Alpha Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: Liverpool Cricket Club, L19 3QF
Contact: Mark Bowell
Bredbury, Stockport, SK6
Alpha Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: St. Mark's Parish Hall, Redhouse Lane, Bredbury, SK6 1AT
Contact: Rev Ross Garner
Stalybridge, SK15
Alpha Course
Course starts: 9th October
Location: St Matthews Centre on Dean Street, SK15 2JD (near to Holy Trinity Church)
Contact: Tom Parker
Bolton, BL2
Alpha Course
Course starts: 28th September
Location: St Chads, Tonge Fold, Bolton, BL2 6AW
Contact: Sue Forrest-Redfern
Blackpool, FY4
Alpha Course
Course starts: 15th October
Location: TBC
Contact: The Well Church, Blackpool
Wigan, WN5
Alpha Course
Course starts: 2nd October
Location: Billinge Family Church, 31 Crank Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7DT
Contact: Joanne Lokuta
Burnage, M19
Alpha Course
Launch: 25th September
Course starts: October 2nd
Location: St Margaret's C of E Church, 250 Burngage Lane, Burnage, M19 1FL
Contact: Rev Ian Thompson
Old Trafford, M16
Alpha Course
Launch: 24th September
Course starts: October 1st
Location: St.Brides church, Blair st, Old Trafford, M16 9AX
Contact: 0161 226 3047
Sale, M33
Alpha Course
Course starts: 28th September
Location: Sale Salvation Army, Ashton Lane, Sale
Contact: Major Alchin 0161 976 3961
Sale, M33
Alpha Course
Course starts: 30th September
Location: St Mary Magdalene's, 44 Moss Lane, Sale, M33 6GD
Contact: 0161 291 9283 (Church administrator)
Stalybridge, SK15
Alpha Course
Course starts: 9th October
Location: Holy Trinity Stalybridge, Trinity street, Stalybridge, SK152JS
Contact: Chris Truman 0161 309 9308
Rochdale, OL12
Alpha Course
Course starts: 15th September
Location: Thrum Hall Methodist, Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, OL12
Contact: 01706 646 566
Rochdale, OL12
Alpha Course
Course starts: 12th September
Location: Brimrod Methodist Church, Rochdale Valley Way, Rochdale, OL11
Contact: Malcolm Sharrock 01706 640 834
Cheadle, SK8
Christianity Explored
Course starts: 7th October
Location: Cheadle Parish Church, The Upper Room, 11 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1DW
Contact: St Mary's Church
Marple, SK6
START Course
Course starts: 6th October
Location: All Saints', 155 Church Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7LD
Contact: Lis Wilson 0161 427 1255 All Saints Marple
Failsworth, M35
Alpha Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: Failsworth Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Road, Failsworth, M35 9DQ
Contact: Stephen Oliver
Oldham, OL8
START Course
Course starts: 8th October
Location: 3 Regency close, Oldham, 0L8 1SS
Contact: St. Thomas, Wernerth - Andrew Dawson, 0161 265 1531
Bury, BL1
Alpha Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: 13 Parkhills Road, Bury, BL9 9AU
Contact: Brian Millar, 0161 797 971
Droylsden, M43
Alpha Course
Course starts: 7th October
Location: St.Mary's C of C School, Church Street, Droysden M43 7BL
Contact: Alison Bailie 0161 370 1569
Chester
Alpha Course
Course starts: 25th September
Location: Queen Hotel, opposite railway (launch). Course from 2nd Oct at All Saints Hoole, Vicarage Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HZ
Contact: All Saints Church, Hoole - 01244 345649
Salford, M8
Alpha Course
Launch date: 30th September, Salford Quays, M60
Course starts: 7th October
Location: Hope Church Manchester, Salford, M8
Contact: Ben Hickman @ the Hope Church office, 0161 736 7158
Atherton
Alpha Course
Course starts: 22th September
Location: The Brook, Salvation Army, George Street, Atherton,
Contact: Adrian Bright - 01942 873893
Rochdale
Alpha Course
Course starts: 30th September
Location: St Mary's Church, Balderstone, Rochdale
Contact: Joan - 0161 633 5089
Bolton, BL1
Alpha Course
Course starts: October (full date TBC)
Location: Claremont Church, St George’s Road, Bolton, BL1 2BY
Contact: Dave Smith, Administrator
Ormskirk, L39
Alpha Course
Course starts: TBC
Location: Christ Church, Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39
Contact: Jacqui Moughtin - 01695 422175
Ormskirk, L40
Alpha Course
Course starts: 24th September
Location: Christ Church, Aughton, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, Ormskirk, L40 8HB
Contact: Christ Church, 01695 422 175
Denton, M34
Alpha Course
Course starts: 30th September
Location: The Rectory, St Mary's Church, Meadow Lane, Haughton Green, Denton, Manchester M34 7GD
Contact: Kate Dowland - 0161 336 4529
St Helens, WA10
Alpha Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: St Helens Christian Life Centre, Atherton Street, St Helens, WA10 2DT
Contact: Rachel James 01744 617148
Bolton, BL6
Simply Christianity Course
Course starts: 1st October
Location: St.Catherine's Church, Richmond Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QT
Contact: Revd. Michael Behrend
For a full list of explorer courses in each area, please download a file from below:
Greater Manchester and Merseyside areas
Manchester and Trafford area
Salford area
Bolton area
Bury area
Rochdale and Oldham areas
Tameside area
Stockport area
Wigan area
If you are running an enquiry course in your area please let us know!
Thank You.
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