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Christ Pantocrator

I am the food of the full-grown. Grow, and thou shalt feed on me.

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.

  

Alpha: A Course
for Grown-Ups

Ascension and St. Agnes will sponsor an Alpha Course on Wednesday evenings at 7:00p.m., beginning on June 4th. For information or to register, please click here to e-mail Daniel Handel, or telephone Micheal Vreeland, our parish adminisrator at 202.347.8161.

Alpha is a practical, low-key introduction to Christianity with opportunities for debate and discussion. The course originated at Holy Trinity Brompton, an Anglican church in London; but it has been adopted by many different denominations as an ideal way to introduce family, friends or colleagues to the basics of Christianity.

Each week we'll meet for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why did Jesus die?", "How can I be sure of my faith?" and "Does God still heal today?" followed by discussion. The course runs ten weeks and it's free. Each weekly topic stands on its own, so missing one or two is not a problem.

For further information, keep reading. If you have any questions, please contact Father Sammy or Father Davenport at 202-347-8161.

To register for the course, please email your name and phone number to: AscensionandSaintAgnes@verizon.net.

What is Alpha?

The Alpha Course consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith. Alpha is for everyone, especially:

  • those wanting to investigate Christianity;
  • new Christians;
  • newcomers to the church; and
  • those who want to brush up on the basics.

Alpha is a 10-week course that presents some of the basic teachings of the Christian faith. Participants meet once a week in the evening. Each meeting consists of a light meal followed by a video talk on a subject central to Christianity. The talks are presented by the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, the person largely responsible for the development of Alpha.

Participants then meet in small, prearranged groups to discuss the talk. The environment is friendly and non-threatening, and group members are free to ask or express whatever they wish.

At whom is Alpha aimed?

Alpha is for anyone and everyone. While its primarily for those with little or no knowledge of the Christian faith, especially the unchurched and inactive Christians, it is also helpful to those who wish to explore their faith more deeply.

  

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The Rev. Fr. Lane Davenport

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Telephone:  202.347.8161
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SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
Morning Prayer            7:35 am
Low Mass                     8:00 am
High Mass                   10:00 am
Low Mass                    12:30 pm
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