Explore life, faith, and meaning together.

  • Over 32 million people have tried Alpha in over 100 countries and 100 languages.

  • In the last 5 years, over 350 churches, schools, and organisations have run Alpha in Ireland.

  • Nearly 11,000 students have experienced Alpha Youth since 2020.

Alpha is a 10-week series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha provides a safe space to discuss life, meaning and faith in a friendly and informal environment.

What does an Alpha Session look like?

  • Connection

    All Alpha sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships over a cup of tea or something to eat. Food is the ultimate icebreaker, and has a way of bringing people together.

  • Content

    The talks/videos are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions in a fresh, contemporary, and dynamic way.

  • Conversation

    Conversation

    The most important part of any Alpha is for people to share their thoughts and discuss it in a small group. This time is an opportunity for people to hear from others, and contribute their own perspective.

Find out more about Alpha

Last year alone, more than 6,500 people in Ireland experienced Alpha, and millions more have attended Alpha all around the globe.

Running an Alpha

Running Alpha can seem daunting at first, but click below to see everything you need to make your first Alpha the best Alpha yet.

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone's welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes—you name it. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation.

Keith’s Story

Former professional footballer Keith Fahey shares his journey to Christ via Alpha. Keith battled hidden struggles in his life — stemming from a troubled childhood — by turning to substances. He found himself alone, terrified and lost.

In 2021, Keith was invited by a friend to try Alpha online and experienced a life-changing conversion with God’s overpowering love flowing into his heart.