The Church of England in St Mary’s, Sixpenny Handley,
Gussage St Andrew and St Rumbold’s, Pentridge.
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Church courses at St Mary’s

The courses at St Mary’s are open to all. If you have any questions, or require further information about attending one of our courses, please get in touch. Contact details can be found here.


The Alpha Course - Coming this Autumn

alpha course logoEvery wondered what the church and Christianity is really about? Have you ever opened the Bible only to close it again because it's more difficult to get into than a computer manual printed in Japanese? Have you ever asked where God was after a natural or human disaster?

Whilst we can’t promise to answer all your questions - we’ll try. Why not join us for a meal and short presentation followed by any questions you like. Look out for details for the next course due to start this autumn. For one evening a week you'll have the chance to explorer...

    1. Week 1 Who is Jesus?
    2. Week 2 Why did Jesus Die?
    3. Week 3 How can we have Faith?
    4. Week 4 Why and how do I Pray?
    5. Week 5 Why and how should I read the Bible?
    6. Week 6 How does God Guide us?
    7. Week 7 How can I Resist Evil?
    8. Week 8 Why and how should I tell Others?
    9. Week 9 Does God Heal Today?
    10. Week 10 What about the Church?

In the meantime why not take a look at the Alpha Course website and find out what others thought of it. Watch the "Is there more to life than this" animation. You won't be alone - over two million people have given Alpha a go.