Schedule a weekly date-night and join us for Alpha Us, a 7-week relationship series for committed dating, engaged and married couples. Couples will gather for a snack, video episode and extended conversation with their partner or spouse. (Conversations will occur privately between the couple - no table-talk with others). Please register beforehand. Cost is $35/couple, and childcare is available (ages 1-12).
Alpha Us: Premarital Course
Online (free)
Alpha Us is for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship. Some couples do the course to intentionally invest in their relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
This course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background.
1. Eat Together
Each session begins with couples sharing a snack together. This gives guests a chance to unwind and connect before the session’s episode. It also helps to create the atmosphere of a date.
2. Watch Episode
The episodes are around 45 minutes in length, with breaks for conversations. Each episode explores a different topic through real experiences, expert insights, and relevant teaching.
3. Talk Privately
Space is provided each week for couples to have private, intimate conversations. Couples can engage openly and honestly throughout the session.
Yes, anyone interested in deepening their relationship is welcome. You do not need to be engaged or married to attend. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.
No, we are not able to offer Alpha Us online right now; however, we are exploring that option for the future.
No, although this course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for all couples, regardless of church or faith background. Any couples interested in building into their relationship in practical ways are welcome.
Great, we'd love to hear them! Please send us an email at Alpha@VineyardColumbus.org.
“I have never felt more accepted and loved than I did in Alpha. It was like I found hope again in my life.”
“One of the best experiences of my life. When I joined Alpha, I wasn’t sure what it was but what I found was special. I loved the videos, the small groups, and the laughter that bound it all together.”
I’m a Christian, and I’m also a seeker. I will never stop asking questions and thinking deeply. Alpha is a place where I know that I’m loved, where I can explore with others, and not be judged.”
"I was raised to believe that only certain believers were condoned by God. The entry gates to heaven were mostly locked. I was never able to accept the exclusivity of this faith. The discussion facilitated on Alpha enabled everyone to express their ideas and doubts and ask their questions. I appreciated that.”
