Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly
4940 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Route 100)
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
All are welcome at 10 AM Sunday morning!
Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly
4940 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Route 100)
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
All are welcome at 10 AM Sunday morning!
About us
Welcome!
Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly (HMCA) was established in the winter of 1980. Pastor Dard Aller, his family and two other families from the Mad River Valley who were members of Calvary Gospel Church of Berlin, sensed the Lord leading them to form a church in their own local area. With the encouragement and support of Calvary Gospel, five original families began to meet for Sunday worship in homes. After several months, the small but growing group needed to seek a larger meeting place.
The church was incorporated in the summer of 1980 as Valley Christian Assembly and met at Harwood Union High School during the next four years. In 1984, the church purchased an eleven-acre piece of land on Route 100 in Waterbury Center. This new location was geographically central for the membership. Construction was completed and the church moved in during November of 1984. At this time, the church name was changed to Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly (the church property lies at the base of Hunger Mountain). Dard Aller was the founding pastor and served from 1980 until 1987. Mansel Wells then served as pastor until February 1989. In July 1989, Tony Longe became Hunger Mountain’s third pastor and served until May 2012. Ralph Gerlach served as the Senior Leader from May 2012 until September 2019. Gregg and Lydia Simpson are the current leaders.
HMCA is an independent Christian church which fellowships with all other churches who declare that Christ is Lord. Since it is located centrally within the state, it has been a gathering place for many events, seminars and pastor/leader meetings for the region and state. We work towards unity (not conformity) of the Body of Christ among believers.
Faith
Faith is the cornerstone of our church. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our Lord, and that our actions are a reflection of his goodness.
Scripture
We look to the Lord for guidance in our lives. In Scripture, we find all that we need to guide us in the right path. Reading and understand Scripture helps us all live meaningful lives.
Community
Join us. We welcome each and every one of you to encounter the Lord's unconditional love with us. Inside each of us is a purpose and meaning to be fulfilled by God.
Children's Ministry
The Gospel has a message for everyone, of every age, and in every language. Exposing your child to the Lord's path when they are young gives them guidance, hope and strength that lasts a lifetime. To learn more, be in touch with one of our Pastors.
Our Team
Gregg & Lydia Simpson Pastors
Pastoral oversight
After working in the business world for over 30 years, Gregg was commissioned as a Pastor at Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly. Gregg’s passion is that all would get to experience the love that both the Father and Jesus have for them and that they would be able to receive the inner healing that this experience brings.
George & Amber GumbrellYouth Leader / Office Manager
George Gumbrell
George has been the youth leader at Hunger Mountain since February 2006. He is passionate about mentoring youth and young adults and helping them realize their potential. He emcees most Sunday mornings and preaches on a regular basis.
Amber Gumbrell
As Office Manager, Amber keeps the office running smoothly. She has compassion for those in need and is the first friendly voice people hear when they call. She also works with George with the youth group.