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SUMMARY:Webinar: Student Leadership Collective 2027: Info Night
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Student Leadership Collective? Join us for Info Night! \nAre you looking to empower Grade 10 students in your church and community? The Student Leadership Collective (SLC) is a six-month apprenticeship journey designed to equip Grade 10 students to grow in their faith\, discover their God-given purpose\, and courageously share Jesus in their schools. \nGrade 10 is a critical year where students are forming their identities and friendships. Join us for a one-hour Info Night to explore how the SLC provides these students\, alongside their mentors\, with the tools\, community\, and courage to bridge the gap between their convictions and their courage to live out their faith. \nThis session is built specifically for church leaders\, youth workers\, parents\, and students who want to learn more about the program and how it can serve your church. \nKey Topics We’ll Cover:\n– Vision\, Mission\, and Why Now: Understanding the “Faith Commitment Gap” and why Grade 10 is the perfect time to equip students.\n– Program Components: How Trios\, Pods\, Online Sessions\, and the In-Person Gathering at Muskoka Woods work together to shape students.\n– Student and Mentor Experience: Who can participate\, application criteria\, and the timeline from application to the end of the program.\n– Real Stories of Impact: Hear directly from an SLC alumni and a youth worker about the profound impact the program has had on students’ confidence and faith conversations. \nCome with your questions and leave with clarity—and a fresh vision for what God could do in your community. We will have breakout rooms specific to each context (parents\, youth workers/church leaders\, and students) to ensure your specific questions are answered. \nTuesday\, August 25th \n4:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM ET | 8:30 PM AT\nDuration: 1 hour | Online \nClick here to register \nCan’t make it but want to learn more? Check out our website.
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/webinar-student-leadership-collective-2027-info-night/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Alpha Youth Essentials: Student-Led Training
DESCRIPTION:Ready to run Alpha at your school this semester? \nJoin students and youth leaders from across Canada for Alpha Youth Essentials: Student-Led Training\, an interactive online session created for those bringing the Alpha Youth Series into schools. \nYou’ll hear directly from students who have led—or are currently leading—Alpha at school. They’ll share honest stories\, practical insights\, and lessons learned along the way. We’ll also introduce exciting new features and updates designed to better equip you and help Alpha fit the unique realities of a school setting. \nYou’ll experience:\n– Real stories and practical advice from student leaders\n– Helpful ideas for launching Alpha\, inviting friends\, and leading with confidence\n– New tools and updates designed with schools in mind\n– Space to connect\, ask questions\, and pray together \nYou don’t need to have everything figured out—just a desire to create space for conversations about life\, faith\, and meaning\, and a willingness to take a step of faith. \nCome get equipped\, encouraged\, and ready for the semester ahead. \nThursday\, September 3rd\n4 pm PT | 7 pm ET | 8 pm AT\nDuration: 90 minutes | Online \nClick here to register
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/webinar-alpha-youth-essentials-student-led-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T173000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Alpha Essentials: Team Training
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for your upcoming season with fresh inspiration and practical tools to help you Host Alpha with confidence. Led by our Alpha Canada Church Engagement team\, this national training will equip you to host Alpha in any context — churches\, campuses\, homes\, workplaces\, and beyond. \nThe Essential Elements to Host Alpha Well\nWe will explore core practices that help you create an environment of encounter for your guests:\n– Invitation: Effective ways to invite your community to explore life\, faith\, and Jesus.\n– Hospitality: Creating a warm\, welcoming environment where everyone belongs.\n– Building a Team: How to prayerfully gather and equip your hosts\, helpers\, and support crew.\n– Powerful Discussion: Practical tips for facilitating honest\, open\, and respectful conversation.\n– Transforming Prayer: Making prayer the heart of your Alpha and deepening reliance on the Holy Spirit.  \nBring your team and your questions\, and come ready to be equipped\, encouraged\, and energized to create spaces where people can explore life\, faith\, and Jesus. \nThursday\, September 10th\n4 pm PT | 7 pm ET | 8 pm AT\nDuration: 90 minutes | Online \nClick here to register
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/webinar-alpha-essentials-team-training/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260819T041619
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SUMMARY:Chinese Fall Launch Training 1: Alpha Essentials & 7 Common Pitfalls 中文秋季啟動培訓 1：啟發精要與七個常見誤區
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re running Alpha for the first time or have been leading Alpha for years\, returning to the Alpha Essentials is one of the best ways to build a healthy Alpha. \nIn this Zoom training\, we’ll explore the heart behind each Alpha Practice—not just what we do\, but why we do it. When we understand the principles behind Alpha\, we’re better equipped to adapt to different contexts while staying true to the heart of Alpha. \nWe’ll also unpack seven common pitfalls we often see in Chinese Alpha teams. They’re common areas that can quietly limit an Alpha’s impact if left unnoticed. By recognizing them early\, we can avoid unnecessary detours\, strengthen our teams\, and create more space for meaningful conversations about Jesus. \nOur hope is that you’ll leave this training with greater clarity and confidence\, better equipped to create space for people to explore faith and encounter Jesus through Alpha. \nWho is this training for? \n– Alpha Core Leaders\n– Pastors and ministry leaders responsible for outreach or evangelism\n– Anyone planning or hosting an Alpha\n– Christians with a heart for sharing the gospel \nSaturday\, September 12th\nMandarin Session: 10 am PT |11 am MT |1 pm ET (1.5 hours) Click here to register\nCantonese Session: 12 pm PT |1 pm MT | 3 pm ET (1.5 hours) Click here to register \n— \n無論您是第一次舉辦啟發，還是已經帶領過多次，重新回到啓發精要，都是建立健康啟發的重要起點。 \n在這場綫上培訓中，我們將一起探討啓發實踐背後的核心原則，不只是知道「怎麼做」，更明白「為什麼這樣做」。當我們掌握啟發的精神，就能在不同的處境中靈活應用，萬變不離其宗。 \n此外，我們也將分享教會在舉辦啟發時最常見的七個誤區。這些都是我們在陪伴各地教會的過程中，經常觀察到團隊容易不知不覺落入的情況。認識這些常見誤區，可以幫助我們少走彎路，發展更健康、更有果效的啟發。 \n期待與您一起重新掌握啟發的核心精神，讓更多人在真誠的關係與對話中，遇見耶穌。 \n適合參加對象：\n– 教會啟發事工核心領袖\n– 負責外展、佈道的牧者及傳道人\n– 正在籌備或舉辦啟發的同工\n– 對傳福音有負擔的弟兄姊妹” \n綫上培訓日期及時間：\n9月12號，星期六\n國語場: 10 am 加西 |11 am 山區 |1 pm 加東（1.5 小時）Click here to register\n粵語場: 12 pm 加西 |1 pm 山區 | 3 pm 加東（1.5 小時）Click here to register
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/chinese-fall-launch-training-1-alpha-essentials-7-common-pitfalls-%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%87%e7%a7%8b%e5%ad%a3%e5%95%9f%e5%8b%95%e5%9f%b9%e8%a8%93-1%ef%bc%9a%e5%95%9f%e7%99%bc%e7%b2%be%e8%a6%81%e8%88%87/
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SUMMARY:Made for This: New School Year Prayer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:As a new school year begins\, let’s unite across generations and across Canada to pray for high schools and the rising generation. \nTogether\, we’ll hear stories of hope\, hear prayer requests of youth\, pray for students\, educators and school communities\, and ask God to move powerfully in the year ahead. Whether you’re a student\, parent\, grandparent\, pastor or church leader\, you have a part to play. \nJoin us as we kick off the school year in prayer\, believing that God is at work in Canada’s schools and that this generation was made for this. \nRegister Here
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/made-for-this-new-school-year-prayer-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T041619
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Why Run The Marriage Course?
DESCRIPTION:Nicky and Sila Lee\, the founders and authors of The Marriage Course\, will be leading this online training event and they will highlight the benefits of supporting marriages in your community. \nWe will look at:\n– Why investing in building healthy marriages matters\n– How to run The Pre-Marriage Course and The Marriage Course online or in-person\n– How to access the training and talks and provide hospitality\n– You will also have the opportunity to connect with Nicky and Sila\, Alpha USA staff as well as other practitioners to ask questions and learn about what’s working across the country. \nThere is no cost for the training but we ask that you register in advance. Once you register\, we will send you the information to join the training online. \nSeptember 16th\, 2026\n11 am PDT | 1 pm CDT | 3 pm ADT\nDuration: 1 hour \nClick here to register
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/webinar-why-run-the-marriage-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T041619
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SUMMARY:Run Alpha Live Regina
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive evening designed to equip and encourage pastors\, church leaders\, staff\, and key volunteers to confidently run Alpha in their church or ministry context. Together\, we’ll explore the core principles\, values\, and best practices that make Alpha impactful\, including invitation\, hospitality\, prayer\, conversation\, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Hear practical stories from churches running Alpha\, gain simple next steps\, and discover how to create spaces where people can explore faith and encounter Jesus. Whether you are new to Alpha or looking to strengthen an existing course\, this training will help you feel inspired and equipped to take your next step.\nA light dinner and dessert will be provided.\nHosted at Bloom Church \nRegister Here
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/run-alpha-live-regina/
LOCATION:Bloom Church\, 320 Maxwell Crescent\, Regina\, SK\, S4N 5Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T130000
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SUMMARY:Grow Alpha Montreal
DESCRIPTION:Grow Alpha is a 4-hour interactive and collaborative in-person Alpha leader training designed to be a catalyst for church leaders experienced with running Alpha and who desire to shift Alpha “from course to culture.” This training will help empower your team\, expand the Alpha culture\, and enhance your next Alpha. \nThis 4-hour in-person event will include: \nLive training by Alpha Canada staff \nCollaborative learning through round table discussions \nA local church leader panel \nPrayer ministry and worship \nQ&R with Alpha Canada and church staff \nAn Action Plan Workbook to implement key learnings and actionable steps with your team \nThe cost for this event is $10.00 per person\, with brunch being graciously provided by our hosts at St. Ignatius of Loyola. \nThis training will be hosted in English\, with workbooks available in both French and English. Provisions will be made to host round table discussions for both English and French speakers. \nRegister
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/grow-alpha-montreal/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius of Loyola\, 4455 Rue West Broadway\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hub Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T200000
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SUMMARY:Come & See - Coastal Church
DESCRIPTION:“Come and See” is a wonderful opportunity to gather with other church leaders who are: \n\nExploring Alpha and wonder whether Alpha could work in their context.\nNew to Alpha and are keen to see it modelled up close.\nExperienced in running Alpha but are curious as to how to position Alpha beyond a program or course and toward developing a culture of sharing the Good News of Jesus and radical hospitality that the whole church is excited to be a part of.\n\nHere’s a look at what to expect for the evening: \n\nGathering around the table for a meal with other church leaders from your area and hosted by Coastal’s Associate Pastors (James Fam & Allan Burnett) who oversees the Alpha ministry across their campuses.\nParticipate in their Alpha team pre-meeting.\nThe opportunity to privately observe an Alpha at Coastal Church.\nTime to share a meal\, debrief with church staff\, ask questions\, and pray together.\nMandarin-speakers can be accommodated.\n\nThere is no cost for the event and dinner will be provided for guests. \nWe hope you’ll consider attending this special “Come and See” Alpha event taking place soon in your area! \nClick here to register
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/come-see-coastal-church/
LOCATION:Coastal Church\, 1160 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Hub Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T110000
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SUMMARY:Sharing Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the headlines\, God is moving in Canada in ways that might surprise you. In partnership with Angus Reid and The Message Canada\, we’re thrilled to launch a landmark study that moves beyond the checked boxes of religious affiliation\, and explores the personal experiences that shape the Canadian spiritual landscape.  \nLet’s lean into this Canadian cultural moment and explore how we can join where God is already at work!  \nRegister to hold your place today! \nRegister Here
URL:https://alphacanada.org/events/sharing-jesus/
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