At the beginning many find the worship the most difficult part of Alpha, however by the end it is generally the most appreciated time.

Part of the vision for Alpha is to demonstrate what church is like – worship music is an aspect of typical church life. Aim to introduce worship both gradually and sensitively – a couple of songs for the first few weeks.

A key governing principle of the Alpha course as a whole is the respect for the individual. Don’t force anyone to do anything with which they feel uncomfortable.

Rather say ‘Please just be yourself, stand or sit, sing or don’t sing; do whatever you feel like.’