Who is the Alpha Course for?

EVERYONE! We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view. Whether you have no faith, have a deep relationship with God, want to (re)connect with God, or are just curious – everyone is welcome on Alpha!

There is no question too hostile, too silly or too simple. On Alpha, people are free to come together as they are and be themselves.

In the South Edinburgh Cluster we have found a real beauty in the variety of people coming together in each Alpha group to learn from each other and share their personal faith story plus the things that challenge each of us.

It's free to participate on the Alpha course and if at any point you decide Alpha isn't for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow up and no charge.

Next Alpha?

You can email us to find out more about our next Alpha course. If you're a wee bit shy, why not suggest a friend to join with you?

In the Alpha course, there's a chance to participate as much or as little as you want and to meet new pals.

Our Alpha Journey 2026

We had an amazing ten weeks of witness, openness and joy. At our final Alpha meeting, after sharing a lovely meal with our guests, we watched the film “What About The Church?”

What is church to you? We experienced church every time we met together. We explored a lot of the big questions of life. Faith has deepened and relationships have been built up. Many said how much they will miss our time together.

Special thanks to everyone who assisted us, in particular those who came to help with hospitality for the first time and those who were brave enough to support our small groups.

Above all, thanks to our participants, our guests, for being willing to give it a go and for being so open and generous with their time. Every Alpha is different, but it’s the people who make it. God bless you all.