The Rev. Nicky Gumbel invites everyone in the United Kingdom to supper every September. Oil company executive Tom Knudson plans to invite every Houstonian to supper in a few years. And not just any ...

Over the years many people have come to speak to me, with tears in their eyes, to describe how their spouse, kids or grandkids no longer practice the faith; and no matter what they try, they can't ...

League City United Methodist Church, 1411 W. Main, begins its fourth Alpha course at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. The 10-week course is an introduction to the Christian faith. Each session begins with dinner ...

Progressive Episcopalians have begun test-marketing a revamped version of the popular Alpha course that organizers say can harness publicity over an openly gay bishop to bring people into the church.

- Have you seen those billboards, newspaper ads or yard signs that ask, “Is there more to life than this?” and refer people to alpha.org? Have you wondered what it’s all about? Well, it’s all about ...

Springfield - Alpha course returns on Thursdays starting Aug. 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Bishop Marshall Center at St. Michael's Cathedral, Elliot Street. Each "Alpha" session consists of a light ...

Phillip Meagher knew Peoria Heights Congregational needed help. When Meagher was hired in 1997, the 94-year-old United Church of Christ congregation in central Illinois was shrinking. Only four adults ...