Bring your best team (3-5 people recommended) to Tuesday Trivia Night or join a team when you arrive. Our host John Chapman will keep the evening lively and fun. Adults, teens, and older children are welcome. There will be pizza, beverages, snacks, and prizes.

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: Prophetic Peace
What does “Prophetic Peace” mean to you? Share a poem, song, image, or story that connects to the idea of “Prophetic Peace.”


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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!

There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday December 7, 2026 immediately following Worship to select at least two additional members of the Nominating Committee chaired by Vice-Moderator Tom Dean. The Nominating Committee will seek people to serve on the 2026 Church Council. We will also be asking for a waiver of the bylaw requirement that this Congregational Meeting be held no later than 60-days prior to the Annual Meeting which will be held this year on January 25, 2026. 

Nina Harmon, Moderator
Arlington Community Church
United Church of Christ

On this Second Sunday of Advent we’ll hear from prophets John the Baptist and Malachi about the ways that make for peace. We’ll also hear about peace as propaganda and wrestle with the reality that disruption is sometimes necessary for the peace of God’s Realm to come.

We’ll celebrate communion and enjoy special music this Sunday from guest soloist Martin Bell, our choir, directed by Jeffrey Frederich Paul, and our pianist, Tim K. Murphy. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and 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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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:

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Online giving is easy at:

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Beginning December 3rd, we’ll gather on Zoom each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30pm for a time of contemplation, reflection and discussion hosted by Aaron Bolerjack. “The Will to Dream” devotional will be the primary resource, but no homework is required! We’ll skip Dec. 24th and 31st, and then have one final meeting on January 7th for Epiphany. 

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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: Vigilant Hope
“What does “Vigilant Hope” mean to you? Share a poem, song, image, or story that connects to the idea of “Vigilant Hope.”


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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!

On this First Sunday of Advent we’ll begin a new church year asking God to give us “The Will to Dream.” We’ll look to the ancient prophet, Isaiah, a true dreamer, and hear the words of Jesus from Mark 14, calling his disciples to “Stay Alert!” We’ll learn about some of our neighbors who have taken Isaiah’s vision of “swords into plowshares” as a literal call to action (in the best of ways!) Together, these voices call us to “Vigilant Hope.”

We’ll enjoy Special Music this Sunday from our Choir, accompanied by Tim K. Murphy, and a solo from our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederick Paul. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Susan Russell will serve as Liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up. 

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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:

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Join us on Saturday, November 29, from 9:30 a.m.–noon as we prepare ACC for the Advent season. We’ll gather in the Fireside Room for a brief prayer and then decorate the entryway, Sanctuary, and Fireside Room with banners, greenery, and lights. Coffee, snacks, and plenty of good cheer will be on hand as we get ready for the first Sunday of Advent on the 30th. Come channel your inner elf and help “deck the halls!”

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: Thanksgiving Dish
“If you were a Thanksgiving dish,
what would you be and why?”


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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!

On this Reign of Christ Sunday we’ll look at the final temptation of Jesus for the church, the temptation to rule the world! Imperialism can take two forms in the church, confusing our faith with a quest for domination, or turning our faith into a convenient distraction while we benefit from imperial power. How can we resist becoming a “tourist trap” and instead be a sanctuary, protecting the vulnerable from earthly powers? 

As we continue to recognize Native American Heritage month, we’ll read a special “Gratitude Prayer” by Inés Hernández-Avila of the Niimiipuu tribe. We’ll enjoy Special Music this Sunday from our Choir and Bell Choir, directed by Jeffrey Frederick Paul and accompanied by Tim K. Murphy. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Ruth Robinson will serve as Liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

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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:

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Online giving is easy at:

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"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 November 22 in the Sanctuary.

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: Cozy Recommendations
“As the weather changes and we're spending more time indoors, what are you reading, watching, or listening to that is bringing you warmth and joy? Share your recommendations for books, shows, movies, or podcasts that are good for cozy evenings or afternoons.”


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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!

Let Your Faith Speak

This is the season of thanks, gratitude, and hope. Choose one moment from the past month where you saw love, justice, or truth take root. Name it. Bless it. Let it strengthen you. Then, write a short prayer or statement that expresses how your faith calls you to engage with the world around you. Speak it out loud. Let it live in your body.

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This Sunday we’ll continue looking at the temptations of Jesus for the church, this time reading the story from the gospel of Matthew. The second temptation Jesus faced in Matthew 4 was to throw himself down from the pinnacle of the Temple, counting on the angels to catch him...if he’s truly the Son of God. In a culture of individualism, the church is tempted to turn faith into a quest for self-actualization, climbing high peaks to earn God’s favor, and risking it all to prove our belovedness and chosenness. But Jesus leads us down from high places and into beloved community. 

We’ll enjoy special music this Sunday from the ACC Ensemble, directed by Tim K Muphy. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Susan Wootton will serve as Liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

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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: NO-vember
"NO-vember" is a concept for the month of November that encourages people to say "no" to things that drain their energy and "yes" to things that are more fulfilling. The idea is to create boundaries before the busy holiday season, which can lead to over-scheduling and burnout. What do you need to say "no" to this November?”


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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 begin a new sermon series looking at the temptations of Jesus for the church. The first temptation Jesus faced in the story in Luke 4 was turning stones into bread. Similarly, the church can find it tempting to offer faith as a product or service to be consumed. As we journey together into our future, how can we avoid the hazard of consumerism or commodification of our faith and instead focus on being "Godbearers" to our community and world?

Tim K. Murphy will accompany this week's Hymns and provide music for this week's Prelude & Postlude. Jeffrey Frederic Paul will lead us through this week's Hymns and lead the ACC Choir & Bell Choir for this week's Special Music & Offertory. Larry Brookes will be this week's Liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

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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: Unlikely Saints
"On Sunday we heard the story of Zacchaeus, an unlikely saint who gave away half of his possessions to the poor. Who have been the unlikely saints in your life? Share about someone who you or others saw as a "sinner" but who demonstrated the love and light of Christ to you."


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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!

As a way to meaningfully engage with Latino Heritage Month, you are invited to read "Once I Was You" by Maria Hinojosa, host of the radio show "Latino USA". We'll discuss it on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 11:30am in the Fireside Room. Pastor Jen will lead the discussion, which will be open to the wider community. Maybe you'll invite a friend to read the book with you! 

"Maria Hinojosa is an award-winning journalist...known for bringing humanity to her reporting. In this beautifully-rendered memoir, she relates the history of US immigration policy that has brought us to where we are today, as she shares her deeply personal story." (from Goodreads). 

Learn more about the book here, and find links to purchase the book here.

On this All Saints Sunday we will honor the saints who have come before us and bless our commitments to the future. We’ll look to the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and Paul’s encouraging words in Ephesians 1 to help us rekindle the hope to which we have been called, considering what we have inherited from the saints and what we want to pass on to those who come after us. We'll also celebrate communion and bless the pledges we've made for the coming year.

We’ll enjoy Special Music this Sunday from our Choir as well as piano music from Tim K Murphy. Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service and Elena Caruthers will serve as liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up. 

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Remember to Bring:

• Pledge Cards 

• Photos of anyone you would like to remember for All Saints Day. (We'll have a table at the back of the sanctuary where you can place your photos.)

• Tuna & Peanut Butter for the Food Drive (see more below).

Spectrum Following Worship:

Join us in the Fireside Room for a discussion of "Once I Was You" by Maria Hinojosa, led by Pastor Jen.

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:

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ACC is offering a 6-week series to reflect more deeply on Richard Rohr's book, The Tears of Things each Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom from Wednesday, September 24th through Wednesday, October 29th. 

Aaron Bolerjack will provide a contemplative reading or prayer at the beginning of each session to center the group. The Reader's Guide created by Rohr's Center for Action and Contemplation will provide the structure for the series, and Rachel Sing and Susan Frances will facilitate. Folks will be told the relevant chapters of Rohr's book to review (optional) for each week, along with the relevant segment of the Reader's Guide. 

Folks are encouraged to attend weekly, but travel, family obligations, etc. can arise and weekly attendance is not requisite. We hope that you will be able to join us! The Zoom link will go out in the weekly ACC Links email. 

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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: Trick or Treat?
”Growing up, were you a Halloween trickster or more into the treats? Share a trick-or-treating memory.”


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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 welcome special guests Maxim Schrogin and Dick Patterson from Braver Angels, an organization working to cross partisan divides and bring people together through mutual understanding, even while holding opposing views. Through music, prayer, and listening we will ask God to help us rekindle community in our divided world.

We’ll enjoy special music this week from our choir, and piano music from Tim K. Murphy and Jeffrey Frederick Paul. Rev. Barry Cammer will lead the service and Jan Kosel will serve as liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up. 

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After Worship:

Following the service, Braver Angels speakers will offer a workshop in Social Hall, inviting everyone to practice their method of dialogue. Plan to stay and participate if you can!

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:

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Join us on Friday, October 24 for our Fourth Friday Film, Gandhi, the biography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British rule through the philosophy of nonviolent protest.

 “This is the sort of rare epic film that spans the decades, that uses the proverbial cast of thousands and yet follows a human thread from beginning to end: “Gandhi” is no more overwhelmed by the scope of its production than was Gandhi overwhelmed by all the glory of the British Empire. . . . The movie is a labor of love by Sir Richard Attenborough, who struggled for years to get financing for his huge but ‘non-commercial’ project.”

- Excepted from Roger Ebert’s review.

 For more about on the film and its significance see the Discussion of "Gandhi" | Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs.

Fireside Room at Arlington Community Church

Gather and settle in at 1:30--popcorn, and lemon water provided--film starts at 1:45 and will last 3 hrs. Linger for a short discussion of the film afterward.