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Meeting the resurrected Jesus changes everything. Introduce everyone to the resurrected Jesus through the ALIVE series this Easter.
 

What is ALIVE?

ALIVE is a series of beautifully produced short films which tell the stories of some of the people who encountered Jesus after his resurrection and addresses key human needs. It shows how Jesus’ resurrection still meets those needs for us today. It also includes discussion material for small groups, resources for children and young people, and a book that digs deeper, helping people know Jesus for themselves.

 

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Why ALIVE?

Without Jesus, are we ever really ALIVE? 

The 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection, which we celebrate at Easter, and his ascension are extraordinary. They changed the world and could change the lives of people you know and those in your community. 

In 2012, the team at KingsGate Community Church, led by Senior Pastor, Dave Smith, decided to make the most of Easter. They held special Easter Celebration Services and encouraged everyone in their congregations to invite someone along. Following the Easter weekend, they ran a series of Sundays particularly for guests, in order to invite everyone from Easter back again for the following five weeks. Each week, the focus was on a different resurrection appearance of Jesus and the difference that he made in people’s lives following his resurrection. The result was that people returned to services and went on a journey of faith.

The Research
Then in 2015 and 2022 the Talking Jesus research showed us that there were many people who believed in the resurrection in the UK population. 44% in 2015 and 45% in 2022. Some of these people are confident believers but many believe with some questions. The ALIVE series has been created for this specific group of partial resurrection believers. 

ALIVE invites these people on a journey to explore the ways that Jesus’ resurrection meets our deepest human needs and changes lives. 

How can I get involved with ALIVE?

RUN the series – Go on a journey to meet Jesus’ first followers as they discover for themselves that Jesus is ALIVE. Then find out more from some of his present-day followers who have been transformed by their encounters with the risen Jesus.

• MEET
  Mary Magdalene – Transformed by Love
  Cleopas and his wife on the Road to Emmaus – Surprised by Hope
  Thomas and the Disciples – Filled with Peace 
  Peter – Living in Freedom
  Paul – Fulfilling our Purpose 
• WATCH the films - Enjoy five episodes unpacking the resurrection appearances of Jesus 
• DISCUSS together – Use the small group material to equip leaders and guide conversations
• READ the book – Explore the resurrection and its relevance for us today in more detail through a new book by Dave Smith

If you can’t run an ALIVE series you can still support the campaign in prayer – this is so valuable and we would love to have your prayer support.

Download some prayer points

ALIVE Preview Episode

The ALIVE web app is now available

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ALIVE for younger people 

TRY ALIVE: Encounters - Specially designed for young people, students and young adults, this film series is shaped for a younger audience, though it could be enjoyed by others too!
  You can preview an episode of ALIVE Encounters.
  TRY ALIVE: Families - Running alongside ALIVE for adults, this series has activities for children and includes tools for Christian to non-Christian family outreach. 



 

INVITE everyone

Hope Together will be running a campaign to support ALIVE and you will be able to join in too! 
Make sure everyone gets the chance to come ALIVE this Easter. 

• Chalk your streets around the Easter Weekend – grab the Am I ALIVE stencil and get spraying! 
• Give away the Newspaper to everyone to invite them along – door to door, on the streets, in your local café or simply to a friend 
• Flick through the newspaper here
• Join the digital campaign over the Easter weekend by posting on your social media site
• Put up banners, give out fliers 

Find all your resources here

Make Easter 2024 meaningful - let’s play our parts to see lives changed through encounters with the resurrected Jesus!