Community

Rise Groups

Life is better together. Find your people and grow in community.

Why Small Groups?

Church happens on Sunday, but life happens the rest of the week. Small groups are where the Sunday message becomes Monday reality — where you can ask honest questions, share your struggles, celebrate your wins, and do life with people who genuinely care.

We believe a church of hundreds can still feel like a family of twelve.

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Active Groups

150+

Group Members

10+

Neighborhoods

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Real Relationships

Groups of 8–15 people, meeting regularly — small enough to actually know each other's names and stories.

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Biblical Growth

Discussion-based study of the Sunday message or a separate curriculum, digging deeper together.

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Authentic Prayer

A safe place to share what's really going on and know that people are genuinely praying for you.

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Mutual Accountability

Iron sharpens iron. Groups help us become the people God created us to be.

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Types of Groups

Whether you're a young adult, a parent, or a retiree — there's a group for you.

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Neighborhood Groups

Groups organized by geographic area, meeting in homes across Amherst and surrounding towns.

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Young Families

Parents with young kids finding community, support, and faith-growth together. Kids welcome!

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College & Young Adults

For students and young professionals navigating faith, career, and relationships.

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Married Couples

Strengthening marriages through community, the Word, and honest conversation.

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Bible Study Groups

Deep-dive study groups working through books of the Bible or specific topics.

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Missions Focus Groups

Groups passionate about global outreach, prayer for the nations, and mission trips.

Find Your Group

Ready to connect? Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll help match you to the perfect group.

Sign Me Up for a Group
Leadership

Host a Group

You don't need to be a Bible scholar or have a perfectly decorated home. You just need a willing heart and a living room. We'll provide all the training, resources, and curriculum you need.

Hosting a group is one of the most impactful things you can do for the people around you. It's not about you being perfect — it's about creating space for others to belong.

I Want to Host a Group

What we provide to hosts:

  • Full leader training and ongoing coaching
  • Weekly curriculum and discussion guides
  • A dedicated pastoral contact for support
  • Annual leader appreciation events
  • Prayer covering from the church staff
  • Community of other group leaders