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SUMMARY:Alpha Catholic Context Training: Why Alpha?
DESCRIPTION:Why Alpha. Why do Catholic Parishes need Alpha?\nAlpha in a Catholic Context trainings – Setting the scene and a firm foundation. \nOver the last 2 months we have been speaking to Catholic Diocesan Pastoral and Evangelisation offices to understand each Bishops priorities and where Alpha fits. With all we have heard we are running four Alpha in a Catholic Context trainings over the next 4 months. \nWho are these trainings / information sessions aimed at? \nParish Priest\, Parish Leadership teams\, Alpha teams\, anyone interested in running Alpha\, anyone who would like to know more about Alpha. Just like at Alpha all are welcome. \nWhat will be covered? \nWednesday\, 17th June @ 7pm | Why Alpha. Why do Catholic Parishes need Alpha?\nWednesday\, 22nd July @ 7pm | What is Alpha and who is it for?\nWednesday\, 19th August  @ 7pm | Where does Alpha fit in the life of the Parish?\nWednesday\, 16th September @ 7pm | How to take your Alpha from good to great \nEach Session is stand alone but do get the full experience we recommend attending them all. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for each session. Training Zoom for Alpha in a Catholic Context – Fill out form \nWho is presenting? \nThe training will be present by Clare Bell the Alpha Catholic Engagement Manager for NZ. Clare has been running Alpha in the Cathedral Parish in Christchurch for 6 years and she has been working in the Parish as they amalgamated Parishes and started taking the journey of Parish Renewal. Alpha has been at the center of all of this change. Throughout the training Clare will share real experience how Alpha has assisted the Parish to become more welcoming\, more generous\, have plenty of volunteers and a growing RCIA programme. \nSee you there!
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/alpha-catholic-context-training-why-alpha/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Alpha Film Series - Best Practice Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you running an Alpha in Term 3? \n\nLet’s equip your team with the confidence\, tools\, and inspiration to run an amazing Alpha experience next term.\nWe are hosting an online session designed to walk you through Alpha’s Best Practices\, which have been tried and tested all around the world\, so you feel supported and prepared. \nTo make things easier for your Alpha team\, this training will take place in the evening. \nDetails:\nDate: Tuesday\, 23 June 2026\nTime: 7:00pm – 8:30pm\nWhere: Online via Zoom \nWho can YOU invite?\nThe Alpha Film Series – Best Practice Training is for every member on your Alpha team. \nIf you would like to join us\, please register using the link below. Please ensure each team member attending registers to secure their spot. \nAlpha Best Practice Training – Registration Link \nWe are look forward to seeing you and your team online.
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/alpha-film-series-best-practice-training-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Alpha Catholic Context Training: What is Alpha?
DESCRIPTION:What is Alpha and who is it for?\nAlpha in a Catholic Context trainings – Setting the scene and a firm foundation. \nOver the last 2 months we have been speaking to Catholic Diocesan Pastoral and Evangelisation offices to understand each Bishops priorities and where Alpha fits. With all we have heard we are running four Alpha in a Catholic Context trainings over the next 4 months. \nWho are these trainings / information sessions aimed at? \nParish Priest\, Parish Leadership teams\, Alpha teams\, anyone interested in running Alpha\, anyone who would like to know more about Alpha. Just like at Alpha all are welcome. \nWhat will be covered? \nWednesday\, 17th June @ 7pm | Why Alpha. Why do Catholic Parishes need Alpha?\nWednesday\, 22nd July @ 7pm | What is Alpha and who is it for?\nWednesday\, 19th August  @ 7pm | Where does Alpha fit in the life of the Parish?\nWednesday\, 16th September @ 7pm | How to take your Alpha from good to great \nEach Session is stand alone but do get the full experience we recommend attending them all. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for each session. Training Zoom for Alpha in a Catholic Context – Fill out form \nWho is presenting? \nThe training will be present by Clare Bell the Alpha Catholic Engagement Manager for NZ. Clare has been running Alpha in the Cathedral Parish in Christchurch for 6 years and she has been working in the Parish as they amalgamated Parishes and started taking the journey of Parish Renewal. Alpha has been at the center of all of this change. Throughout the training Clare will share real experience how Alpha has assisted the Parish to become more welcoming\, more generous\, have plenty of volunteers and a growing RCIA programme. \nSee you there!
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/alpha-catholic-context-training-what-is-alpha/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Alpha Conference 26
DESCRIPTION:The Asia Pacific Alpha Conference exists to create a space where disciples of Jesus Christ from across the region can come together to dream\, discern\, and be renewed in God’s vision for their lives\, churches\, and cities. With focus on missions\, evangelism\, and church planting\, our hope is for the Church to arise and be ignited afresh with the mandate of the Great Commission. \nAcross two days\, you will hear from global voices and regional pioneers such as Nicky Gumbel\, Cardinal Ambo\, Jossy Chacko\, Miles Toulmin\, Dato’ Kathleen Chew and more who helped shape the future of ministry. Through prophetic messages\, stories of faith\, and inspiring worship\, we will explore how we can partner with the Spirit to see revival across Asia Pacific and beyond! \nHosted in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia. \nFor more information please email us at events@alpha.org.nz. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/asia-pacific-alpha-conference-26/
LOCATION:Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
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SUMMARY:Alpha Catholic Context Training: Where does Alpha fit in?
DESCRIPTION:Where does Alpha fit in the life of the Parish?\nAlpha in a Catholic Context trainings – Setting the scene and a firm foundation. \nOver the last 2 months we have been speaking to Catholic Diocesan Pastoral and Evangelisation offices to understand each Bishops priorities and where Alpha fits. With all we have heard we are running four Alpha in a Catholic Context trainings over the next 4 months. \nWho are these trainings / information sessions aimed at? \nParish Priest\, Parish Leadership teams\, Alpha teams\, anyone interested in running Alpha\, anyone who would like to know more about Alpha. Just like at Alpha all are welcome. \nWhat will be covered? \nWednesday\, 17th June @ 7pm | Why Alpha. Why do Catholic Parishes need Alpha?\nWednesday\, 22nd July @ 7pm | What is Alpha and who is it for?\nWednesday\, 19th August  @ 7pm | Where does Alpha fit in the life of the Parish?\nWednesday\, 16th September @ 7pm | How to take your Alpha from good to great \nEach Session is stand alone but do get the full experience we recommend attending them all. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for each session. Training Zoom for Alpha in a Catholic Context – Fill out form \nWho is presenting? \nThe training will be present by Clare Bell the Alpha Catholic Engagement Manager for NZ. Clare has been running Alpha in the Cathedral Parish in Christchurch for 6 years and she has been working in the Parish as they amalgamated Parishes and started taking the journey of Parish Renewal. Alpha has been at the center of all of this change. Throughout the training Clare will share real experience how Alpha has assisted the Parish to become more welcoming\, more generous\, have plenty of volunteers and a growing RCIA programme. \nSee you there!
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/alpha-catholic-context-training-where-does-alpha-fit-in/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T193000
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SUMMARY:Alpha Catholic Context Training: How to take your Alpha from good to great
DESCRIPTION:How to take your Alpha from good to great\nAlpha in a Catholic Context trainings – Setting the scene and a firm foundation. \nOver the last 2 months we have been speaking to Catholic Diocesan Pastoral and Evangelisation offices to understand each Bishops priorities and where Alpha fits. With all we have heard we are running four Alpha in a Catholic Context trainings over the next 4 months. \nWho are these trainings / information sessions aimed at? \nParish Priest\, Parish Leadership teams\, Alpha teams\, anyone interested in running Alpha\, anyone who would like to know more about Alpha. Just like at Alpha all are welcome. \nWhat will be covered? \nWednesday\, 17th June @ 7pm | Why Alpha. Why do Catholic Parishes need Alpha?\nWednesday\, 22nd July @ 7pm | What is Alpha and who is it for?\nWednesday\, 19th August  @ 7pm | Where does Alpha fit in the life of the Parish?\nWednesday\, 16th September @ 7pm | How to take your Alpha from good to great \nEach Session is stand alone but do get the full experience we recommend attending them all. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for each session. Training Zoom for Alpha in a Catholic Context – Fill out form \nWho is presenting? \nThe training will be present by Clare Bell the Alpha Catholic Engagement Manager for NZ. Clare has been running Alpha in the Cathedral Parish in Christchurch for 6 years and she has been working in the Parish as they amalgamated Parishes and started taking the journey of Parish Renewal. Alpha has been at the center of all of this change. Throughout the training Clare will share real experience how Alpha has assisted the Parish to become more welcoming\, more generous\, have plenty of volunteers and a growing RCIA programme. \nSee you there!
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/alpha-catholic-context-training-how-to-take-your-alpha-from-good-to-great/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260914T190000
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SUMMARY:Strengthen Marriages: TMC & TPMC Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Peony Season is coming! 💐\nDoes your team have a heart for strengthening marriages and relationships? Let us equip you with the practical tools\, confidence and best practices to run amazing Marriage & Pre-Marriage Courses for your community in person\, or online. \nWe are hosting an online session during Marriage Week this September\, designed to walk you through our Best Practices for The Marriage & Pre-Marriage Courses. These have been tried and tested in 120 countries by 1.7 million couples\, so you can feel supported\, inspired and prepared to run in Peony Season (Term 4) \nTo make things easier for your Marriage & Pre-Marriage team\, this training will take place in the evening. \nDetails:\nDate: Monday\, 14 Sept 2026\nTime: 7:00pm – 8:30pm\nWhere: Online via Zoom \nWho can YOU invite?\nThe Marriage & Pre-Marriage Course Training is for every member of your team. \nIf you would like to join us\, please reach out to Ana (ana@alpha.org.nz) to express your interest\, and she will be in touch. \nSee you there!
URL:https://www.alpha.org.nz/event/strengthen-marriages-tmc-tpmc-best-practice/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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