Teams make sandwiches at ACC for the GRIP SOUPER CENTER in Richmond every 3rd Tuesday and 5th Thursday of the month. If you’d like to participate sometime, email Joe Pratt. Volunteers also serve lunch at the SOUPER CENTER on Tuesdays from 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM. If you are interested in serving, contact Pastor Jen.

One way of keeping our congregation strong is by staying connected. You are invited to join us every Tuesday morning from 11:00 – Noon for an hour of checking in, sharing, listening and prayer. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

Discussion Topic: Gardens of Faith
If your faith was a garden, full of beliefs planted throughout your life, who are some of the people and communities who planted them?


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Interested in joining our choir? Contact our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul, to learn more!

This Sunday we will listen to ancient creeds and statements of faith from communities old and new, and from different parts of the world. We will hear each one as testimony and listen contemplatively to what resonates with our own faith and beliefs. Shira Kammen will play vielle & harp between the readings as well as an offertory piece. And our choir, directed by Jeffrey Fredrick Paul, will sing an anthem that offers a statement of faith as well. Tim K. Murphy will provide the prelude and postlude. Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service, and Dea Harrell will serve as liturgist.

Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

Click HERE To Preview This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Livestream Worship!

If you are unable to attend today's in-person service, simply visit our YouTube channel and look for the Live Stream video link at the top of our page..

Starting promptly at 10 am you'll see the top video as a Live-Stream. Click on the video and you will be able to enjoy the service as it is happening live at ACC! You may need to refresh the page a few times before the live video becomes active.

Visitors, please check in with us at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor

Online giving is easy at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/online-giving

"Be still and know that I am God"
- Psalm 46:10

Please plan to join us as we gather in meditative contemplation from 10:00 until 11:00 on Saturday in the Sanctuary.

Join us for an afternoon of film, popcorn, and conversation. Gather in ACC’s cozy Fireside Room at 1:30 PM for screenings that often highlight thought-provoking, socially relevant, or biographical stories designed to spark meaningful discussion and community connection. See the latest issue of The ParishScope for details on this month’s film.

Join us for Trivia Night, a family-friendly evening of community fun and trivia covering pop culture, history, sports, and more, featuring guest host Natalia Gawlikowski! Come with a team of 3-6 people or join one when you arrive. Enjoy pizza, snacks, friendly competition, and prizes for the top teams. The trivia questions will be most accessible to adults, teens, and older elementary students, but all ages are welcome! 

Come at 7pm to connect with your team, get food and drinks, and come up with a team name, and the trivia will begin around 7:15. We'll wrap up the event by 8:30pm. Hope to see you there!

One way of keeping our congregation strong is by staying connected. You are invited to join us every Tuesday morning from 11:00 – Noon for an hour of checking in, sharing, listening and prayer. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

Discussion Topic: Treasure Hunt
If life was a treasure hunt, what have you been searching for? And what have you found?

Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

Teams make sandwiches at ACC for the GRIP SOUPER CENTER in Richmond every 3rd Tuesday and 5th Thursday of the month. If you’d like to participate sometime, email Joe Pratt. Volunteers also serve lunch at the SOUPER CENTER on Tuesdays from 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM. If you are interested in serving, contact Pastor Jen.

ACC CHOIR

The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Interested in joining our choir? Contact our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul, to learn more!

This Sunday we’re kicking off a new series on faith, belief and doubt. If you ever feel like a bit of an imposter standing in church, reading the liturgy, or singing a hymn, you’re not alone. Our Scriptures (and our churches) are full of doubters, and that might be for the best, as our doubting can lead to a deeper faith, not “fool’s gold,” but the real, good stuff, a true treasure. The United Church of Christ is a non-creedal denomination, but we do have a statement of faith. What’s that about? As we look at calls to faith in Scripture, we’ll explore the meaning of belief and consider orthodoxy vs. orthopraxy. Finally, 1 Corinthians 13 will remind us that while faith, hope, and love remain, the greatest of these is love.

The ACC Ensemble, directed by Tim K. Murphy, will bring us soulful music throughout the service, helping us wrestle with faith through song. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and Larry Brookes will serve as liturgist. 

Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up. 

Click HERE To View This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Livestream Worship!

If you are unable to attend today's in-person service, simply visit our YouTube channel and look for the Live Stream video link at the top of our page..

Starting promptly at 10 am you'll see the top video as a Live-Stream. Click on the video and you will be able to enjoy the service as it is happening live at ACC! You may need to refresh the page a few times before the live video becomes active.

Visitors, please check in with us at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor

Online giving is easy at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/online-giving

One way of keeping our congregation strong is by staying connected. You are invited to join us every Tuesday morning from 11:00 – Noon for an hour of checking in, sharing, listening and prayer. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

Discussion Topic: Music in Worship
What music moves you in worship? What do you think worship is for, what makes it meaningful, and what role does music play?


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Interested in joining our choir? Contact our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul, to learn more!

This Sunday we’ll take time to listen, seeking the peace of Christ and the guidance of the Spirit as we consider the treasures of our hearts. Contemplative practices of labyrinth walking (or using a finger labyrinth), mandala coloring, and Scripture reading will invite us to a deeper connection with our own hearts and with the heart of God as we enjoy the peaceful music of Celtic harper Margaret Davis.

The service will be held in Social Hall and will be live-streamed on YouTube. Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service, and Ruth Robinson will serve as liturgist. Childcare is not available this Sunday, but this is a very child-friendly service (kids love to walk the labyrinth and color mandalas!).

Click HERE To View This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Livestream Worship!

If you are unable to attend today's in-person service, simply visit our YouTube channel and look for the Live Stream video link at the top of our page..

Starting promptly at 10 am you'll see the top video as a Live-Stream. Click on the video and you will be able to enjoy the service as it is happening live at ACC! You may need to refresh the page a few times before the live video becomes active.

Visitors, please check in with us at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor

Online giving is easy at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/online-giving

Grateful Gatherings is a free monthly Zoom gathering beginning October 10, offering reflection, conversation, and practical tools for living with greater meaning, purpose, and joy. The gatherings are designed by Grateful Living, a global nonprofit organization, and will be facilitated by Rachel Sing. We’ll meet on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30–11:30 AM.

One way of keeping our congregation strong is by staying connected. You are invited to join us every Tuesday morning from 11:00 – Noon for an hour of checking in, sharing, listening and prayer. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

Discussion Topic: Poetry Party for Pastor Jen
It’s Pastor Jen’s birthday!
Put on your party hat and bring a poem to read!


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

Join us in the Fireside Room after morning worship on October 4th for a Spectrum to learn more about Grateful Gatherings!

Grateful Gatherings are a free monthly Zoom gathering beginning October 10, offering reflection, conversation, and practical tools for living with greater meaning, purpose, and joy. The gatherings are designed by Grateful Living, a global nonprofit organization, and will be facilitated by Rachel Sing. We’ll meet on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30–11:30 AM.

This Sunday we’ll conclude our observation of the Season of Creation by celebrating World Communion Sunday alongside Christians all over the globe! Rev. Aaron Bolerjack will share a homily titled, “Seen, Welcomed and Nourished: The Inclusivity of Love” discussing the real-world implications of Christ’s mandate to love all of creation found in John 15:12-17.

Music Director Jeffrey Frederic Paul, will lead us through this week’s hymns and the ACC Choir & Bell Choir for this week’s Special Music & Offertory. Tim K. Murphy will accompany this week’s Hymns and provide this week’s Prelude, Communion Distribution, & Postlude. Rev. Aaron Bolerjack will lead this week’s service and Maria Tupua will serve as Liturgist and light the Prayer Candles. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

Click HERE To View This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Livestream Worship!

If you are unable to attend today's in-person service, simply visit our YouTube channel and look for the Live Stream video link at the top of our page..

Starting promptly at 10 am you'll see the top video as a Live-Stream. Click on the video and you will be able to enjoy the service as it is happening live at ACC! You may need to refresh the page a few times before the live video becomes active.

Visitors, please check in with us at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor

Online giving is easy at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/online-giving

Come enjoy a delicious evening of chili and all the fixings! What will you bring—your favorite chili, tasty toppings, a salad, bread, or dessert?

Please email Jaima Roberts to let her know what you’re planning to bring, so we don’t end up with a table full of toppings and nothing else!

One way of keeping our congregation strong is by staying connected. You are invited to join us every Tuesday morning from 11:00 – Noon for an hour of checking in, sharing, listening and prayer. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

Discussion Topic: Saint Francis of Assisi
Many Christian communities celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis annually on October 4th. What do you know about Saint Francis of Assisi? Why do you think he is so widely celebrated?


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Interested in joining our choir? Contact our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul, to learn more!

This Sunday, we'll gather with neighbors from our wider community to bless our pets! We'll begin at 10am with a 30 minute pet-friendly worship service in Social Hall, followed by refreshments and fellowship at 10:30am, and a group blessing at 11am.

Please keep pets leashed or contained throughout the events. If it's best to leave your pet at home, you can bring a picture and/or item of your pet to be blessed. Invite friends, family and neighbors to join you and bring their pets!

This Sunday we’ll continue the Season of Creation with the Blessing of the Animals! We’ll begin with a pet-friendly service in Social Hall, celebrating the inherent goodness of all creatures, lamenting the endangerment many creatures are facing, and considering what it might look like to embrace our collective call to be caretakers of creation today.

Our choir, directed by Jeffery Frederick Paul, will honor Saint Francis with a special offertory piece, and Tim K. Murphy will provide a pet-inspired prelude. Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service, offering a brief reflection, and Janice Kosel will serve as liturgist.

The service will only be 30 minutes long, but it will be live-streamed on YouTube as usual. 

Click HERE To View This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Livestream Worship!

If you are unable to attend today's in-person service, simply visit our YouTube channel and look for the Live Stream video link at the top of our page..

Starting promptly at 10 am you'll see the top video as a Live-Stream. Click on the video and you will be able to enjoy the service as it is happening live at ACC! You may need to refresh the page a few times before the live video becomes active.

Visitors, please check in with us at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor

Online giving is easy at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/online-giving

What happens to your spiritual and religious beliefs over time? Seventeen years after the 2002 documentary WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? in which six diverse American teenagers shared their spiritual struggles and aspirations, we revisit them to reveal how their beliefs have changed. In this new “before and after” film WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE NOW? a Catholic, Pagan, Jew, Muslim, Lakota, and Buddhist offer their deeply personal faith journeys, life challenges, and evolving ideas about higher powers, life purpose, the nature of suffering, religious intolerance and death. They do so against the backdrop of a society in flux and amidst growing religious polarization and disengagement.  

Length: 68 min 

 Fireside Room at ACC
1:30 pm--popcorn social; screening at 1:45 pm

One way of keeping our congregation strong is by staying connected. You are invited to join us every Tuesday morning from 11:00 – Noon for an hour of checking in, sharing, listening and prayer. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

Discussion Topic: What Are You Enjoying?
What books, music, movies, TV shows, or hobby are you enjoying these days? Share something you’ve discovered recently that you’d like to recommend.


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Interested in joining our choir? Contact our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul, to learn more!

Who Has Mattered to You?

The church is celebrating a Season of Creation. There are many ways to reflect on the word “creation.” This is also the season of the harvest. Creation might mean participating in the harvest by planting something. Maybe from a real seed or from something in your heart. Use your time for our September discussion to dig a little deeper...

Who has made your life larger, kinder, or more joyful simply because they were in it? 

What did they plant in you?

Imagine—or remember—your first time walking through the doors of ACC for Sunday worship. What happened when you arrived? How did you feel Welcome?

Let’s take a closer look at what welcome means at ACC. What are we doing well? After that first visit, what other forms of welcome have you experienced? Have you been invited to participate in the life of the church—perhaps through a board or committee, the choir or bell choir, or another ministry?

Think about your experiences in other churches, organizations, or anywhere you might go. What have they done to make you feel welcome…or unwelcome? Are there things we could do differently or better at ACC?

Join the Board of Invitation & Belonging on Sunday, Sept 20, following worship, for a conversation facilitated by Pastor Jen about Welcome at ACC. 

We’d love to hear your experiences, ideas, and suggestions.

You are warmly welcome!

This Sunday we’re celebrating our ongoing partnership with the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP)! We’ll hear about the history of ACC and GRIP, recognize those who serve in this ministry, and hear from Executive Director Ralph Payton who will share an update on the good work of GRIP today and their hopes for the days to come. 

Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul will provide this week's Prelude and be joined by soprano soloist, Alix Jerinic, for the Offertory. The ACC Choir is back and will provide this week's Special Music & Postlude. Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service and Nick Crump will serve as Liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

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Guest Speaker: Ralph Payton is the Executive Director of the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP), where he leads one of West Contra Costa County’s most established organizations serving people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Since taking the helm in 2022, Ralph has focused on strengthening GRIP’s programs, partnerships, and long-term sustainability while expanding its role within the region’s homelessness response system.

Ralph brings over two decades of nonprofit leadership and human services experience to GRIP. Prior to joining the organization, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Hunters Point Family in San Francisco and as Executive Director of Raphael House, the largest family shelter organization in San Francisco. He previously spent several years with Hamilton Families, serving as Director of Hamilton Family Residences and Emergency Center, and held leadership positions with BronxWorks in New York City overseeing youth workforce, education, family shelter, and alternative high school programs.

Throughout his career, Ralph has focused on homelessness, family stability, youth development, workforce development, and community-based services. At GRIP, he oversees a continuum of programs that includes the region’s only dedicated family shelter, emergency overnight shelter for single adults, the CARE Center drop-in program, daily community meals, street outreach, career development, and connections to healthcare, behavioral health, housing, and other supportive services.

Ralph has worked to deepen GRIP’s partnerships with local government, healthcare providers, community organizations, businesses, foundations, and faith communities while advocating for greater investment in services for people experiencing homelessness. His leadership approach emphasizes practical collaboration, dignity, low-barrier access to services, organizational sustainability, and helping individuals and families move toward greater stability and independence.

Outside of his professional work, Ralph enjoys motorcycles, travel, music—particularly Miles Davis—and spending time with his Boston Terrier, Bronson.

If you are unable to attend today's in-person service, simply visit our YouTube channel and look for the Live Stream video link at the top of our page..

Starting promptly at 10 am you'll see the top video as a Live-Stream. Click on the video and you will be able to enjoy the service as it is happening live at ACC! You may need to refresh the page a few times before the live video becomes active.

Visitors, please check in with us at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor

Online giving is easy at:

https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/online-giving

"Be still and know that I am God"
- Psalm 46:10

Please plan to join us as we gather in meditative contemplation from 10:00 until 11:00 on Saturday in the Sanctuary.