We meet in downtown Amherst above Stackers - 55 N Pleasant St. There is plenty of parking on the street or behind the building. Gatherings are at 10:30am and 6:00pm.  Come early, grab coffee from your favorite local coffee shop and bring it over to the building  We think that getting to know each other over food is a great way to help everyone overcome the initial fears that come with going to something new.  We also have childcare if you need it.

During the week we do something called Gospel Communities.  This is basically a Bible Study on steroids. We eat together, pray, fellowship, and then study the Bible.  We have an eclectic array of people, from families to college students.  If you are interested in checking our Gospel Communities out, please email the leader of the GC(s) that you are interested in. Some groups are following along with the sermon text for that week and some are going over other topics. The main objective is to delve deeper into the Bible than we could if we just listened to sermons.

 

Five&2
Mondays 5pm @ Vita Nova

This co-ed GC is focused on reaching out to the homeless population in Amherst. This group meets for Bible study, then actively cares for the homeless directly afterward. This GC is lead by Ben, an undergrad at UMass.

For more information, contact Ben Novello at bnlax27@comcast.net.



Fight Club
Mondays, bi-weekly at 6pm @ ABC in Amherst town center
Beginning February 15th

We ask the tough questions! Come join a group of men dedicated to fellowship, transparency, and accountability. They will be going through the 12-week program/workbook Absolute Purity by Proven Men. This GC is lead by Greg, a grad-student at UMASS.

For more information, contact Greg Coleman at gregjrcoleman@yahoo.com.



Mr. Doubtfire
Wednesdays 6pm @ Tommy's place in Amherst:
Townhouse 23

Have questions you want the Christian Church to answer? Who doesn't! This men's GC will be looking at popular questions ranging from simple to controversial while using the Bible and its historical context as a basis for answers. For both non-Christians and Christians, this community will aim to satisfy curiosity and challenge attendees toward personal growth. This GC is lead by Tommy, an Undergrad at Umass.

For more information, contact Thomas Moore at tjmoore@student.umass.edu.




Pillar
Wednesdays 6pm @ Tommy's place in Amherst:
Townhouse 23

For Christians and non-Christians, this women's GC will be taking a good look at what the Bible says about who God is.  Using the book "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer and the Bible, this GC will explore the character of God and how we relate to Him.  This GC is led by Kristen, Women's Pastor at VN, and Erika, an undergrad at UMass.

For more information, contact Kristen at kristen@lifefromtheashes.org, or Erika at ebourdon@student.umass.edu.




Married or w/ Children
Thursdays 5:30pm @ Nate’s house in Amherst:
687 Main St., Apt. 3
This co-ed GC is for those in the working world.  It will follow the sermon series on First Corinthians, challenging us to apply the principles of Scripture to our lives.  We will begin and end within the allotted time frame to accommodate those with children.  Unmarried people and those without children are encouraged to come and see how family is done in the context of church.  Childcare is provided.  This GC is lead by Nate, pastor of VN.
For more information talk to Nate at nate@lifefromtheashes.org, or Sarah at cartelsc@yahoo.com.



Body Parts
Thursdays 6pm @ Leah’s house in Amherst:
367 N. Pleasant St.

This GC will look in-depth at the second half of First Corinthians as we follow along with the sermon series.  We will focus in on the concept of one body with many members, discovering what it means to have the heart of a servant as we strive to serve each other, our church, and our community. This GC is lead by Leah and Virginia, both UMass alum.
For more information, contact Leah at lboisver@gmail.com, or Virginia at  virginia.d.hsu@gmail.com.




Guys GC
Thursdays 6pm @ Leah’s house in Amherst:
367 N. Pleasant St.
This men’s GC will be following along with the sermon series. The group is lead by Kirill, a UMass Alum, and Matt, an undergrad at UMass.

For more information, contact Kirill at  kzenchen@student.umass.edu, or Matt at mmirigia@student.umass.edu.




Men’s Breakfast
Fridays 7am @ TBD

This men’s GC starts the day off right - meeting for encouragement, support, and prayer.  This group is lead by Pastor Nate.  Contact Nate at nate@lifefromtheashes.org to discuss the location.






Leadership GC
Saturdays, bi-weekly at 4pm @ Vita Nova

This co-ed GC focused on raising up leaders in the church.  It involves GC  leadership development training and discussion of staff agendas.  A firm commitment to attendance and serving in VN is required.  This GC is lead by Nate, pastor of VN.
For more information, contact Nate at nate@lifefromtheashes.org.