What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of group conversations about various topics of Christianity and what faith looks like in different people’s lives. The best conversations are open, everyone’s thoughts are welcome, no matter your background or beliefs.

Alpha is a safe space, which means that you can decide whether to stay, go, share or just listen. We would love to see you.

The next Chinese Alpha at Union Church begins on 22 September, 2026. And the next English-language Alpha at Union Church begins on 23 September, 2026. We look forward to seeing you there!

If at any point, you decide Alpha is not for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure nor follow up. While there is no charge for the course, donations for any food provided will be gratefully received.

2026 Alpha Programme

English Alpha Schedule:

23 Sept - Introductory Dinner - Is there more to life than this?
30 Sept - Who is Jesus?
7 Oct - Why did Jesus die?
14 Oct - How can we have faith?
21 Oct - Why and how do I pray?
28 Oct - Why and how should I read the Bible?
4 Nov - How does God guide us?
Sat 7 Nov - Away Day on the Holy Spirit (Offsite)
11 Nov - How can I resist evil?
18 Nov - Does God heal today?
25 Nov - Why and how should I tell others?

中文启发课程安排表 (Chinese Alpha Schedule)

UC Mandarin Alpha (Fall 2026)

EPISODE 1
人生就是如此吗?
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026

EPISODE 2
耶稣是谁?
Tuesday Sep 29, 2026

EPISODE 3
耶稣为什么而死?
Tuesday Oct 06, 2026 

EPISODE 4
如何得着信心?
Tuesday Oct 13, 2026

EPISODE 5
为什么祷告?怎样祷告?
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026

EPISODE 6
为什么要读圣经?怎样读圣经?
Tuesday Oct 27, 2026

EPISODE 7
上帝如何指引我们?
Tuesday Nov 03, 2026

EPISODE 8 (Joint Day Away with Hong Kong Alpha)
HOLY SPIRIT SESSIONS 1/3
圣灵是谁?
Saturday Nov 07, 2026

EPISODE 9
HOLY SPIRIT SESSIONS 2/3
圣灵有什么工作?
Saturday Nov 07, 2026

EPISODE 10
HOLY SPIRIT SESSIONS 3/3
怎样被圣灵充满?
Saturday Nov 07, 2026

EPISODE 11
如何活得更精彩?
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026

EPISODE 12
如何抵挡邪恶?
Tuesday Nov 17, 2026

EPISODE 13
上帝今天还医治人吗?
Tuesday Nov 24, 2026

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Alpha Testimonies

 

Inviting someone to Alpha

Jessey: Just ask!

 

Why try Alpha?

Patrick Wilson invites you to experience Alpha.

 

Rebecca shares how Alpha impacted her life.

 

Eric shares how Alpha impacted his life.