About Us
Walk. Work. Rise.
Rise Church in Amherst is a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. We are a sincerely imperfect people seeking a perfect God. We help each other build personal relationships with God, apply Scriptures to real life situations, and help each other rise into the best version of ourselves.
The following are different groups you can connect with at Rise Church:
- Rise Queens
- Rise Kings
- Rise Teens
- Rise Kids
- GEN-XL (College students group)
- Community Outreach
CONNECT. PRACTICAL FAITH. PASSIONATE WORSHIP.
OUR VISION
To see Jesus come alive in modern day America.
OUR MISSION
We are committed to helping you:
- Connect with God through a personal relationship with God that makes you become a Committed, Living, Independent, and Practicing (CLIP) Christian.
- Become your Best by harnessing and maximizing your God-given gifts, talents, and resources.
- Impact the World by challenging you to positively touch the lives of others and living for more than self.
OUR VALUES
We value the following at Rise Church, Amherst:
- Personal relationship with God
- Love
- Excellence
- Simplicity
- Practical Faith
- Passionate Worship
FAQs
Q: What time are the services?
A: Our midweek services are on Tuesdays at 6 pm and the Sunday worship services start at 11 am.
Q: What does a typical service look like?
A: On Tuesdays, the first hour is devoted to prayer while the next hour is spent in Bible Study. Attendees actively participate through engaging discussions. Our Sunday services are passionate with authentic prayers, singing, and teachings.
Q: How long are your services?
A: The Tuesday service lasts for two hours while the worship services last for one and a half hours.
Q: Is childcare provided?
A: Yes, for each service.
Q: How do I get further involved and connected?
A: There are many opportunities for you to get involved and connected! Please see different groups you could connect with in the About Us page. Don't see any group that interests you? Let us know right away -- we will find a good fit for you.
Q: Do I have to belong to your denomination to attend?
A: Absolutely not. Everyone is welcome to attend our services and events.
Q: What kind of outreach is the church involved in?
A: We provide food, clothing, and toiletry items to homeless shelters in the area. We are looking to expand our outreach efforts to meet our target of spending 10% of our income on meeting needs, so please let us know if you have any ideas for outreach efforts!
Q: How do I contact the church?
A: You may contact us on any of our social media accounts, email us at rccgrisechurch@gmail.com, or call us at (413) 345-2840.
Q: Do you stream your services live?
A: Yes, for those attending our online services on Zoom.
Q: Is there a dress code for your services?
A: No, there isn't. Feel free to dress down or dress up in any way that makes you comfortable.