Waikanae Anglican Parish
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Church office 2 Pehi Kupa Street Waikanae, 5036 New Zealand +6449043018 Fax: +6449043013 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Feel free to contact the office and someone will get back to you a.s.a.p. |
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| The Alpha Course |
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The Alpha Course has been running for over 26 years. It began at Holy Trinity Brompton in central London, in the late 1970s, initially as a means of presenting the basic principles of the Christian faith to new Christians in a relaxed and informal setting.
By 1990, when former barrister Nicky Gumbel took over the course, Alpha was a central feature of the church's life. It was while leading his second Alpha course that Nicky realised how this simple course could also appeal to non-churchgoers and he adapted the course to give it the kind of feel that would suit this group.
The Alpha course spread during the 1990s, initially in the UK and then internationally, as more churches and groups found it a helpful way to answer questions about the Christian faith in a non-threating, no-pressure environment. There are now over 33,500 courses worldwide in 163 countries and it is supported by all the major denominations. Alpha was introduced to New Zealand in 1992 and more than 1000 churches from most Christian denominations have hosted an Alpha course.
ContactTim Bustin 904 3018
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