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London, UK

Come alongside kingdom leaders from across the U.S. to explore and reimagine the future of evangelism in a post-christian urban context.

Schedule: April-May

Over our four days together, you will have the chance to visit several key outposts of renewal in the Anglican Church including Holy Trinity Brompton, Saint Church in Hackney, and St. Aldates in Oxford. Each stop will create space to process challenges, breakthroughs and best practices with leaders who are pioneering innovative, Gospel centered communities in a deeply post-Christian context. 

This City Showcase leads into the Leadership Conference. The Leadership Conference is a gathering for leaders from all backgrounds to unite, encounter Jesus, and be filled with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ-centered leadership.

Tuesday April 29

Wednesday April 30

  • HTB Onslow Square
    HTB Onslow Square
  • 9:00 AM: KXC Story with Pete Hughes & HTB Story with Nicky & Pippa Gumbel
  • 12:30 PM: Catered Lunch
  • 1:30 PM: Next Generation Session with Archie Coates & Dan Blythe
  • 5:00 PM: Free Evening in London

Thursday May 1

Friday May 2

Schedule: October

Over our days in London together, we will have the chance to visit several key outposts of renewal in the Anglican Church: Holy Trinity Brompton and KXC in central London, Saint Church in Hackney, and St. Aldates in Oxford. Each stop will create space to process challenges, breakthroughs and best practices with leaders who are pioneering innovative, Gospel centered communities in a deeply post-Christian context. 

This City Showcase includes the unique chance to attend Alpha at its birthplace, Holy Trinity Brompton.

Monday October 6

  • King's Cross Church
  • First session at KXC
  • Dinner together in East London

Tuesday October 7

  • Holy Trinity Brompton
  • Conversations with Key Leaders of HTB

Wednesday October 8

  • Oxford Day & HTB
  • Session at St. Aldates Church with Stephen Foster and Simon Ponsonby
  • Experience Alpha at HTB

Thursday October 9

  • Hackney
  • Conversations with Al Gordon and team @ SAINT Church
  • Together at the SAINT Church Brewery

Schedule: November

Join us for this chance to be on-site with leaders and communities who are on the pioneering frontlines of widespread renewal in the midst of a deeply Post-Christian culture. 

This City Showcase begins in Oxford and leads into the Renaissance Conference hosted by Saint Church in East London. Renaissance is a two-day event inspiring creativity, innovation, and leadership to spark a transformative movement through churches and communities.

Tuesday November 11

  • Meet at St. Aldates in Oxford for the opening session and Alpha gathering.

Wednesday November 12

  • Meet at St. Aldates for conversations with Stephen Foster, Simon Ponsonby, and the St. Aldates Team

Thursday November 13

  • Global Leadership Gathering hosted by Al Gordon and the Saint team for those attending Renaissance at Saint Church, Hackney.

Friday-Saturday November 14-15

  • Renaissance Conference at Saint Church.

Hosts & Contributors

FAQs

$200 per guest, which cover essentials like food, hospitality, and making sure your experience is enjoyable and seamless. Guests will be responsible for: (a) flights to and from London, (b) hotel in London, (c) additional meals outside of the scheduled program.

Travel expenses will need to be covered by attendees. We encourage you to plan ahead to make the most of your trip! If you need any travel tips or advice, feel free to reach out.

Starting in 2025, U.S. citizens will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to the UK. While no traditional visa is required for short visits, the ETA will be a mandatory pre-entry requirement for U.S. travelers.

Key Points About the UK ETA for U.S. Citizens:
  • Who needs it? All U.S. passport holders traveling to the UK for tourism, business, or short stays (up to 6 months).
  • How to apply? Online application through the UK government website or mobile app.
  • What is required? A valid passport, travel details, and a small application fee.
  • How long does it take? Approval is expected within 48-72 hours in most cases.
  • How long is it valid? Likely valid for multiple entries over 2 years (similar to the EU’s ETIAS system).

The ETA is not a visa, but failing to obtain one before travel will result in denial of entry at the UK border.

For the latest updates and applications, visit: www.gov.uk

For May & October Trip:

NEAR Kensington (Holy Trinity Brompton Church)

Below are some hotel/accommodation options that we recommend. They are arranged in closest proximity to Holy Trinity Brompton Church where we will be gathering.  

The Rembrandt Hotel 2 min walk (Most Alpha USA Staff Stay Here)

Hotel London Kensington 15-20 min walk 

Radisson Blu Vanderbilt Hotel 15-20 min walk 

Marriott Hotel 20 min walk

Hotel XENIA 20 min walk

Airbnb
Many of our guests have booked apartments for 2+ people at very reasonable rates and close to HTB. Distance from HTB: varies – some as close as 2-3 min walk.

For November Trip:

NEAR Oxford (St. Aldates Church)

Below are some hotel/accommodation options that we recommend. They are arranged in closest proximity to St. Aldates Church where we will be gathering.  

The Head of the River, Oxford 5 min walk

Malmaison Oxford 8 min walk

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre 9 min walk

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton 10 min walk

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel 11 min walk

Voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel 16 min walk

Airbnb varies

No. Please register for each event separately.
 
Leadership Conference 2025 Registration: https://www.leadershipconference.org.uk/

For any inquiries, please reach out to Winson Tsai at winsontsai@alphausa.org.

 
 
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