{"title": "Alpha", "start": "2026-10-29T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Saint James The Less", "address": "Vauxhall Bridge Road, London", "price": "no charge", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "The Alpha Course is a series of relaxed evenings where anyone can explore life's big questions and the Christian faith. It is run by St James the Less church in Pimlico, and each session starts with food, followed by a video and short talk, then a small-group discussion with no pressure and no charge. Over eight weekly Thursday sessions, the talks cover topics such as who Jesus is, why he died, how to pray, and how God guides one's life, with a day away between weeks five and seven on the Holy Spirit. 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Topics over the weeks include who Jesus is, how to have faith, why and how to pray, and how to read the Bible. You can sign up now or at any time during the first few weeks, even if you miss the introductory evening.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/alpha-beckenham-49178/", "official_url": "https://kingschurchlondon.org/events/5852/alpha-|-beckenham", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d575d9e9565fb124a5113f91b37413917cef386434b4149aa2e7929ef49fff20-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Alpha | Catford", "start": "2026-10-28T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T21:30:00Z", "place": "Catford Site, Catford Hill, London SE6 4PS", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian/faith-and-doubt"], "description": "Alpha is a series of evening gatherings where guests can explore questions about faith, life, and meaning in an open and safe space. 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It is run by St Mary’s with Hope Church, and this session is the sixth of consecutive Wednesday evenings running until 25 November. All from St Mary’s and Hope Church are warmly welcome; for more information, speak to Ronnie Coulsdon, Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe or Mary Roberts at Hope Church.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/practising-the-way-course-at-st-marys-65085/", "official_url": "https://www.stmaryislington.org/events/practising-the-way-autumn-5-november-2026", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/673af034bc0dc3e09261a0cd29a1961a8a0aed9d4d681bd3f95b9ea628edb368-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bible Study – 'Hearts, Minds & Voices' course", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T00:00:00Z", "place": "St Stephen", "address": "Rochester Row, SW1P 1LE London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/christian/bible-study"], "description": "A Bible Study session forming part of the 'Hearts, Minds & Voices' course, which runs every Thursday until Thursday 19th November. 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Some evenings include guided meditations or opportunities for discussion. Whether you are new to the faith or have been a Christian for many years, all are warmly welcome.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/at-the-altar-growing-in-christ-autumn-discipleship-47758/", "official_url": "https://stmildredschurch.org.uk/event/at-the-altar-growing-in-christ/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/3e90161f28b697d7803aef65daa8fc6c282ecf8578e9b93dbc3b2ebed483b325-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sycamore", "start": "2026-11-02T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Saint Bede's Church", "address": "Thornton Road 58, SW12 0LF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today, giving space to meet other people, share ideas, explore beliefs, and think about questions that really matter. It runs at St Bede's, with each session involving a short film and plenty of time for discussion, and everyone is welcome. The course at this church continues on further Mondays, with breakfast beforehand, and registration is possible by email to davidhowell@rcaos.org.uk.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/sycamore-49336/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/ad1ad582d42258654cf21abeebd85365dc017d34af34bedd5519ae67d292ec18-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Lectio Divina meetings (The Light) on Tuesdays", "start": "2026-11-03T18:45:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T20:15:00Z", "place": "St Anselm and St Cecilia", "address": "Kingsway 310, WC2A 3JA London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "Lectio Divina meetings (The Light) on Tuesdays are evening gatherings where participants read, pray, meditate on and contemplate the Holy Scripture, and form Christian fellowship. They are run by the Roman Catholic Parish of Lincoln's Inn Fields, and those interested in becoming a Catholic may start here before the meetings move into Alpha and later Beta during the year. The group discusses the message God is teaching in the Scriptures and how to apply the Word of God in daily life. No sign-up is required; those wanting more details can speak to Fr John after mass.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/lectio-divina-meetings-the-light-on-tuesdays-47519/", "official_url": "https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/lincolnsinnfields/event/lectio-divina-meetings-the-light-on-tuesdays/2026-10-27/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/32187316ec4693e2accbd5ada04c5c6dd03a263a5674ee293d9df4ef9e923eaa-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Does Christianity stop you enjoying life?", "start": "2026-11-04T18:15:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T20:00:00Z", "place": "Saint Nicholas Cole Abbey", "address": "Queen Victoria Street, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "A talk evening titled 'Does Christianity stop you enjoying life?' at St Nick's Church, exploring what Jesus' first miracle at a wedding tells us about the kind of life God offers us. It is given by Greg Lee, Head Pastor at Hunter Bible Church in Australia, and runs from 18:15 to 20:00. A flyer can be downloaded from the church's programme.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/does-christianity-stop-you-enjoying-life-65132/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/def3100065a08ad48f2150537f853ace7a1366a0226225b8bdc0e600ad076325-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Sharing Faith at Work", "start": "2026-11-09T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T13:00:00Z", "place": "Christ Church Spitalfields", "address": "Commercial Street, E1 6LY London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "An online training session on sharing faith at work, part of a practical three-week course. It is run by Christ Church Spitalfields and looks at caring for colleagues through prayer, sharing stories, and telling your personal story. The church invites people with questions to chat to Eric on Sunday or email hello@spitalfields.church. Sessions are held on November 9th, 16th and 23rd from 12 to 1 pm.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/sharing-faith-at-work-49038/", "official_url": "https://spitalfields.church/upcomingevents/outreach-at-the-five-eej8l-z5eld-tctjr-52h88-k5x42-4h9m8", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/bf7b53368a6819447774f4fe190c95c858cdcbecfcbc81fa6cf51fe0f75586f2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Soup & Scripture: Waiting for Jesus", "start": "2026-11-06T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Saint Bede's Church", "address": "Thornton Road 58, SW12 0LF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/christian/bible-study"], "description": "An evening of shared soup followed by prayer and study of the coming Sunday's Gospel. St Bede's Catholic Church runs it under the theme 'Waiting for Jesus': after a reflection by one of the priests, participants discuss the text in two groups, one general and one for young adults.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/soup-scripture-waiting-for-jesus-49337/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/df87c0a444e4132a730b6f727cd505cc8d53da4f49ba5e61dd29fa5d30316c45-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Bible verse, a short time of quiet, and a prayer - followed by tea, coffee, and conversation", "start": "2026-10-29T13:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St John's Wood", "address": "Prince Albert Road, NW8 7NJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "A short gathering in the church with a Bible verse, a time of quiet, and a prayer, followed by tea, coffee, and conversation. It takes place at St John's Wood church on Prince Albert Road. 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