Tilma Parish Demo
Parish Vision
Tilma Parish Demo

Alpha

Got questions about life? Try ALPHA and see for yourself!Ministries
Connect with the coordinator
Ambrose Chan
Email: sfds.alpha1@gmail.com
Phone: 604-434-1328
Where & when we gather
St. Francis de Sales
6610 Balmoral Street
Burnaby, BC V5E 1J1
Overview

Alpha is a parish tool for evangelization based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. The same Alpha content is run all over the world by Christians of all traditions and provides a common expression of proclamation, service and witness. Millions of people have experienced Alpha in 112 languages in 169 countries around the globe.

Alpha takes people on a journey often leading to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. It enables people to ask their questions, share ideas, build friendships and experience the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is often done in an informal setting that includes watching a well-produced video series, a meal, and some time for community. 

For a sneak peak of what Alpha's all about, please check out the video below:


New Year Alpha

New Year New You with Alpha

Start 2026 off on the right foot!  This is a call for all of those who have YET to try Alpha before.  Register today! ...

Do you like free, delicious food? ...

Do you have someone in your life who isn't that close to God and who may wish to accompany you to our Alpha nights in our church hall?  

Can you commit to Thursday evenings (6:30pm to 8:30pm) from early January to late March (not including Spring Break)?  If so, you GOTTA JOIN US!! ... To register please...

Click Here to Register

What's that you ask?  "Will there be a place for kids to eat and play if couples want to come?"   YES!!  We'll have our team in the school running functions for the young ones while the sessions are happening in the hall.

Stay tuned for the next Alpha @SFDS in January 2027!


Alpha Celebration

Alpha Celebration and Taster!

Never sampled the Alpha Experience before?  Know friends / family who haven't either??  Come join us for one amazing night in early April.  It's 100% free, 110% delicious, and 120% soul-elevating.  Come on by our church hall at 6:15pm on Thursday, April 9 (child care will also be provided in our school).


Would you pray?

Would you pray for our Alpha Guests and Team?

Yeah... it's that serious, brothers and sisters.  The Alpha Journey for our guests and team has got to be fuelled by prayers.  Your prayers.  Lots of prayers.  The more intercessory prayers you can spare and offer for our SFDS New Year's Alpha, the better.  Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance.

Please know that you'll be in our prayers as well.