Senior Alpha

Alpha for an older generation

Senior Alpha has been structured to minister to older people aged 75 and over and is ideal for running in churches, retirement homes, sheltered accommodation and care homes. It follows the same basic format as classic Alpha but with a slightly different approach. For guest-facing information please visit the Senior Alpha website.

Our Vision

The vision for Senior Alpha is to give every 'older generation' person in the UK an opportunity to attend an Alpha course and to play our part in reaching the older generation with the good news about Jesus.

Elizabeth, a 76 year old great-grandma says "I was married for 20 years, had three daughters, but sadly divorced when the girls were teenagers." She became depressed, suffering from stress and panic attacks.

When she retired from nursing, she moved down to Bath and by chance she saw an advertisement for an Alpha course and went along. "This turned my life around. I changed and yet I was still 'me' and I came to truly believe in God....Alpha is friendly and you can take part at your own pace. In the beginning I didn't say anything in the discussions and it didn't matter at all!"

Start a Course

Courses are run in churches, people's homes, in sheltered accommodation and residential homes. Take a look at How to run a course. We can give helpful advice on setting up Senior Alpha courses and link you with other contacts in your area. We have 'Getting started' documents written by experienced Senior Alpha Administrators for setting up the course in a residential home, sheltered accommodation or a church lunch club setting. Please email us and we will be happy to send the appropriate document to you.

Resources

Click here to order the Introductory Guide in addition to the Senior Alpha Guest and Leaders' Manuals.

We have large print Guest manuals with all the Bible verses printed out and in ring bound design. Large print 'Why Jesus?' booklets are also available.