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We meet twice a week: Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM for our main worship service, and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM for our midweek service. Both are held at 460 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002.

Sunday services include authentic prayers, contemporary worship, and a Bible-based message. The service runs approximately 90 minutes. It's a welcoming environment where everyone — longtime believer or curious newcomer — fits in.

There's no dress code at Rise Church. Come as you are. You'll see people in jeans, business casual, and everything in between. What matters most is that you show up.

Sunday services typically run about 90 minutes. We start promptly at 10:00 AM. Tuesday midweek services run two hours — one hour of prayer followed by one hour of Bible study.

Not at all — just show up. If you'd like to register your children for Rise Kids or get connected with a team, our greeters will help you at the door.

Yes, free parking is available at our building. Accessible spaces are reserved near the main entrance.

Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM begin with one hour of prayer, followed by one hour of interactive Bible study with open discussion. It's a smaller, more conversational setting — great for going deeper in your faith.

Yes. Services are streamed live on Zoom and on our YouTube channel. Contact us at rccgrisechurch@gmail.com or (413) 345-2840 for the Zoom link.

Yes! Rise Kids is available at all services for children from birth through 5th grade. Children learn, play, and grow in an age-appropriate environment while you worship. Our team runs background checks on all volunteers and maintains a strict two-adult policy for safety.

Stick around! We encourage everyone to linger after service for coffee and conversation. This is often where real community happens. Our Welcome Team will be around to answer questions and help you find your next step.

We have ministries for all ages and stages: Rise Queens (women's fellowship), Rise Kings (men's discipleship), Rise Teens (youth), Rise Kids (children), Generation Excellence (young adults & college), Graduate Students Fellowship, and Community Outreach. See our Ministries page to learn more.

Visit our Groups page or talk to anyone on our Welcome Team. Small groups are one of the best ways to build real friendships and grow in your faith.

We'd love to find a place for you to serve! Whether it's worship, hospitality, Rise Kids, outreach, or behind-the-scenes support, there's a team for every gift. Visit our Next Steps page or fill out our contact form.

Community impact is central to who we are. Our outreach team distributes food, clothing, and toiletries to homeless shelters and individuals in need throughout the Amherst area. Learn more on our Outreach page.

Everyone is welcome to attend our services and events — no membership, no background check on your faith history. Rise Church is a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a global network of churches, but our doors are open to all.

We're rooted in the historic Christian faith — the authority of Scripture, the Trinity, salvation by grace through faith, the resurrection of Jesus, and the work of the Holy Spirit. See our full Beliefs page for details.

Our vision is simple: "To see Jesus come alive in modern day America." Our mission is to help people Connect with God, Become their best, and Impact the world — producing Committed, Living, Independent, and Practicing (CLIP) Christians.

Yes. We practice baptism by immersion as a public declaration of faith. We also celebrate communion regularly in remembrance of Christ. If you're interested in being baptized, talk to one of our pastors or visit our Next Steps page.