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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://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/made-for-this-new-school-year-prayer-gathering/
LOCATION:Ontario
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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://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/webinar-why-run-the-marriage-course/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Run Alpha: Alpha Youth
DESCRIPTION:Are you exploring Alpha Youth\, currently running\, or preparing to launch soon? \nJoin us for Run Alpha: Alpha Youth\, a one-hour webinar designed to equip and inspire church leaders and course administrators as they prepare to run Alpha Youth in their unique context. \nOn this webinar\, we’ll be joined by Reuben and Jon Dixon from New Minas Baptist Church\, who will share from their experience integrating Alpha Youth into their overall youth ministry strategy. Over the past year\, they’ve seen God move in significant ways\, with much of that journey coinciding with running Alpha Youth. \nWe’ll hear how they’ve contextualized Alpha Youth for their students\, what they’ve seen God do through the course\, and how they’ve created opportunities for young people to step into leadership – both within their church and beyond it. \nYou’ll also have a chance to personally connect with Alpha Canada Church Engagement staff and other leaders during a live Q&A time. \nThursday\, September 24th\, 2026\n10 am PT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT\nDuration: 1 hour | Online \nClick here to register
URL:https://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/webinar-run-alpha-alpha-youth-edition/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260924T210000
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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://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/run-alpha-live-regina/
LOCATION:Bloom Church\, 320 Maxwell Crescent\, Regina\, SK\, S4N 5Y1\, Canada
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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://studentleadershipcollective.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/Toronto:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T143000
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SUMMARY:大多市華人啓發團隊聯合培訓 GTA Chinese Alpha Team Training
DESCRIPTION:Gather. Equip. Go with Confidence! \nThis is an in-person team training for Alpha leaders and volunteers from Chinese churches across the Greater Toronto Area\, including Mandarin\, Cantonese\, English\, and Youth teams. \nCome together for worship\, prayer\, practical training\, and encouragement as we prepare to run Alpha this fall. \nTraining topics include:\nWhat is Alpha｜How to run Alpha｜Leading small-group discussions｜Running an Alpha Weekend｜How to do prayer ministry \nWho is this for?\n– Alpha ministry leaders\n– Alpha team members in any role\n– Anyone interested in running Alpha \nDate\, Time & Location\nSeptember 26\, Saturday\n10:00 am – 2:30 pm (EDT)\nRhenish Church\n2667 Bur Oak Ave.\, Markham \nRegistration Fee\n$10 per person\, including coffee\, refreshments\, and lunch. \nWhether you’re new to Alpha or an experienced team member\, join us with your team! Let’s gather\, get equipped\, and step into the fall together—with faith and expectation for what God will do across the GTA. \nRegister \n一起聚集，一起裝備，一起帶著信心出發！ \n這是一場專為大多倫多市華人教會啓發團隊而設的實體團隊培訓，邀請國語、粵語、英語及Youth Ministry 的啓發領袖與同工一起聚集、裝備、祈禱和彼此鼓勵，為秋季開辦啓發作好預備。 \n本次團隊聯合培訓聚焦於啓發同工的實際服侍預備與操練，幫助每一位領袖和同工帶著信心投入秋季啓發。 \n內容主要包括：\n什麼是啓發｜如何開辦啓發｜如何帶領小組討論｜如何舉辦啓發營會｜如何進行禱告服侍 \n適合參加對象：\n– 啓發事工負責人\n– 啓發同工（所有服侍崗位）\n– 對舉辦啓發感興趣的弟兄姊妹 \n培訓日期、時間及地點\n日期：9月26日，星期六\n時間：10:00 am – 2:30 pm (EDT)\n地點：加拿大華人基督教禮賢會\n2667 Bur Oak Ave.\, Markham \n費用\n$10／人，包括咖啡、茶歇及午餐。 \n無論你是第一次參與啓發，還是已經有豐富經驗，都歡迎你與團隊一起來！讓我們跨越教會、語言與世代，一起預備，一起出發，期待神在 GTA 的工作！ \nRegister
URL:https://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/gta-alpha-team-training-in-the-chinese-context/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T180000
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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://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/come-see-coastal-church/
LOCATION:Coastal Church\, 1160 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Hub Church
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T173000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Alpha Essentials: Prayer & Alpha Weekend/Day
DESCRIPTION:The Alpha Weekend/Day is often where guests encounter Jesus in a powerful way—and prayer is at the heart of it all.\nJoin us for a special online training focused on how to lead your team and guests into meaningful experiences of prayer and the Holy Spirit. Together\, we’ll explore the purpose of the Alpha Weekend/Day\, share best practices for prayer ministry\, and help you and your team feel confident\, equipped\, and expectant. \nWhat to expect:\n– Practical insights from seasoned Alpha leaders across Canada\n– A free updated “How-To” booklet on prayer and prayer ministry\n– Interactive time for live Q&A\n– Connection and prayer with Alpha staff \nWhether you’re new or experienced\, come ready to be encouraged\, prayed for\, and practically equipped as you prepare for your Alpha Weekend/Day this fall. \nThursday\, October 6\n4 pm PT | 7pm ET | 8 pm AT\n90 minutes | Online \nClick here to register
URL:https://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/webinar-alpha-essentials-team-training/
LOCATION:Ontario
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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://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/sharing-jesus/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T020718
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SUMMARY:Grow Alpha GTA
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 Bayview Glen. \nRegister
URL:https://studentleadershipcollective.alphacanada.org/events/grow-alpha-gta/
LOCATION:Bayview Glen Church\, 300 Steeles Avenue East\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, L3T 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hub Church
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