Free food in good faith with P2C Laurier

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Over the past two months, Power to Change (P2C) Laurier has invited students to a weekly group meeting called โ€œAlphaโ€ that theyโ€™ve been hosting.

Open to everyone regardless of their beliefs, students are invited to participate in conversations about a wide range of subjects, from the Bible to metaphysical questions.

Wilfโ€™s provides a free meal as students discuss these topics.

Attending Alpha sessions provides students with a fun opportunity to meet new people in the community and gain new perspectives.

โ€œAlpha is more accessible to someone who is approaching faith for the first time and hasnโ€™t perhaps heard what Christianityโ€™s about,โ€ said Ben Kovac, a member of the P2C Outreach team.

Iโ€™ve always been interested in learning more about different religions, hearing peopleโ€™s testimonials, and the relationships they have with their beliefs and religious identities.

Power to Changeโ€™s Alpha is a great space for open conversation, where you can bring forward questions, comments, or criticisms of Christianity and be met with rational conversation.

Photo by: Hari Adnani

I attended the dinner on March 13. The evening started off with a video produced by the Power to Change ministry, headquartered in British Columbia.

These videos showcase a different topic every week, presenting Christian viewpoints through contemporary examples.

After the video, attendees engage in a discussion where they address how they feel about the viewpoints presented and how that may relate to their own lives with help from a discussion leader.

โ€œThe whole point of the Bible is to be shared; we want to introduce this to new people and we invite people in any walk of faith.

โ€œWe want to be open to communication and talking about our faith in a way thatโ€™s accessible,โ€ said Joshua Solomon, a student passionate about P2C who has been involved for many years.

A friendly community, free food, and interesting conversation โ€“ what more could you ask for from an evening on campus?

โ€œCome out to Alpha โ€“ talk to friends and have a conversation,โ€ said Solomon.

Follow Power to Change Laurier on Instagram @p2claurier to keep up with different activities they have for students throughout the year.


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