Faith Development

Caring for every aspect of those it comes into contact with is what the YMCA is all about. It is summed up in the famous YMCA red triangle sign, which represents the body, mind and spirit.

The Alpha Course

The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren't churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend. It is a relaxed and open environment where tough questions such as ‘does God exist?’ and ‘what happens after death?’ can be asked. It is also a great opportunity to learn about other people’s beliefs as well as exploring the meaning of life.
Each Alpha Course usually runs for 10 weeks with a weekend away in the middle. At each session there is food or refreshments provided and a short talk followed by a chance for questions to be asked round your table (a small group of people you get to know over the 10 weeks).

Over 7,000 churches are currently running the Alpha course across the UK in rural and urban settings, including every major UK city. To find a course near you click here.

Useful Norfolk Christian websites

Network Norwich & Norfolk

Norwich Youth for Christ

To read YMCA Norfolk's regular series of Reflections columns, click here

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Articles in this group

Alexis features in the Y-Care spotlight
VIDEO REPORT: YMCA Norfolk Faith Development officer Alexis Lloyd, has been interviewed by Y-Care International's Youth Workers Network. (Author: )

Norwich churches help YMCA residents
2008: YMCA Norfolk residents will benefit from the generosity of local churches this Christmas. (Author: )

REAL LIFE: A life-changing moment
Gary Moore must be one of the most colourful characters ever to have entered the YMCA in Norwich with a background including children's homes, prison, the Royal Military Police and the French Foreign Legion. (Author: )

YMCA resident elected student vice-president
2007: David-Marc Pratt, currently a resident at the YMCA Norfolk hostel in Norwich, has been elected Vice-President of the Student Union at City College Norwich. (Author: )

Norwich residents in 'Rough Justice' lobby
2007: Two residents from YMCA Norfolk recently attended a Y Care International event - Rough Justice for Young People? which culminated in a mass lobby of Parliament when they met MP for Norwich South, Charles Clarke. (Author: )

Norwich youngster advises Archbishop of York
2007: A resident of YMCA Norfolk's hostel in Norwich has advised the Archbishop of York on how the criminal justice system can serve young people together. (Author: )

CASE STUDY: Developing faith is part of work
The YMCA is not just about finding homeless people somewhere to live. Caring for every aspect of those it comes into contact with is what the YMCA is all about. (Author: )