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Just When It Looked Like the End…

The Easter story begins in a place that felt like defeat. The disciples thought the story was over. But just when it looked like everything had fallen apart, God was writing a completely different ending. Easter is the moment when hope breaks back into the world. Join us at Christ’s Church of Amherst as we celebrate Easter together with live music, a hopeful message, and a joyful atmosphere for the whole family. Services last about an hour and include a…

The Quiet Before We Celebrate

Before Easter morning bursts with joy, the Christian story pauses in a quieter place. Good Friday invites us to slow down and remember the love and sacrifice of Jesus. It’s a moment to reflect on what the cross means and why it matters. Our Good Friday service is intentionally simple and reflective, with Scripture readings, music, and space to sit with the story. It’s a meaningful way to prepare your heart for Easter and remember the depth of the hope…

A Big Event Made of Little Moments (EggFest)

EggFest is one of the biggest days of the year at Christ’s Church—but what we love most about it are the small moments inside it. A toddler proudly holding their first egg. Siblings comparing their candy. Parents laughing together while kids run across the lawn. It’s a big event, but it’s really made up of hundreds of little moments that matter. We host EggFest because people matter. Families matter. Moments together matter. So we fill thousands of eggs, organize hunts…

Thinking about Baptism? Let’s Talk.

Baptism can feel like a big step. Maybe you’ve followed Jesus for years but never took it. Maybe you were baptized as a child and have questions. Maybe you’re just trying to understand what it means. From the earliest days of the church, baptism marked a public way of saying, “I’m with Jesus.” It wasn’t about being impressive. It was about identity — belonging to him. Across history, churches have slowed this moment down on purpose. And research still shows…