How Does Alpha Work?

Every Alpha is built around three key elements: connection, content and conversation.

Alpha happens around the table. People gather, share a meal or hot drink, watch a short video, and engage in open and honest conversation – hearing others’ stories about faith and life, and sharing their own. It’s like a dinner party, with food, conversation and a video.

CONNECTION

Pull up a chair

We’re built for connection. Every Alpha session begins around a table with time to meet new people, build friendships, and create a comfortable space for meaningful conversations. No awkwardness, just genuine connection.

CONTENT

Watch a video together

Each Alpha session covers a different topic, designed to engage and inspire conversation. The videos explore ideas about life and faith, and unpack the basics of Christianity – addressing questions such as ‘Who is Jesus?’, ‘Is There More to Life Than This?’, and ‘How can I have faith?’

CONversation

Listen, share and ask

Following the video, take time to discuss and share stories in an informal environment. For many, the best part of Alpha is the small group discussions. There’s no pressure, and there are no off-limits topics (and no wrong questions!)

Where does Alpha happen?

Alpha runs in many different contexts.

Alpha is designed to run almost anywhere people gather – from schools and youth groups, to prisons, churches, and even in homes. Wherever it happens, Alpha is always 100% free.

Alpha Series

Series from Alpha

The Alpha Series are sets of video sessions specifically designed to cultivate connection and discussion for Australians with questions about life and faith.

Alpha Film Series: Australian Edition

The Alpha Film Series showcases breathtaking locations from across the globe, featuring captivating interviews with renowned leaders who share their inspiring and engaging stories.

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8-11 Weeks
16 Sessions
Also available in Auslan

Alpha Youth Series

Real talk. Big questions. No judgment. Designed for today’s generation, the Alpha Youth Series combines cinematic storytelling, honest questions, and authentic discussion. It helps young people explore faith, meaning, and purpose together.

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8 Weeks
10 Sessions
Available in 4 languages

Life Essentials by Alpha Youth

Short videos to spark conversation. Life Essentials is a fresh video series created by Alpha Youth to explore the big topics young people face – purpose, identity, and belonging – through short, honest, and engaging films made for conversation.

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16 Shorter episodes

Chinese Alpha Film Series

Faith explored in your heart language. The Chinese Alpha Film Series lets people explore faith through authentic, local stories in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien. When people hear and discuss ideas in their own language, faith becomes personal and transformative.

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11 Weeks
16 Sessions
Available in 6 languages
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