This Sunday we’ll kick off the Season of Creation by diving into this year’s theme, “Immersion in Living Water,” inspired by the prophetic vision in Ezekiel 47. We’ll join with churches around the world in prayer for our common home, looking to our Scriptures for wisdom and hope. 

We’ll enjoy special music this Sunday by Chieko Chambers on flute and Linda Young on piano. And we’ll end the service with a tribute to the dearly departed Dolly Parton with accompanist Tim K. Murphy and Rev. Jen Chapman. Tom Dean will serve as liturgist and Rev. Chapman will preach and lead the service. 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: Hierarchies of Love Part II
“Are we meant to love our families first, and others second? Should there be any hierarchies of love? What do you think is most ethical? What do you think Christianity calls us to? Last week's prompt led to lively conversation, so we'll continue the discussion for one more week.”
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This Sunday we're having a church picnic! We'll carpool to Cazadero for a day of rest, worship, food, and fellowship in the redwoods! Our worship service will center on the beauty of God's creation and the inspirational story of two heroic midwives in Exodus 1. We will not be able to livestream this service, so if you're worshiping from home this Sunday, please consider spending some time outdoors (or viewing nature through a window) and reading Exodus 1:8-2:10. Where did the characters in this story get their bravery? As we remember the midwives, we'll also consider the mantra of activist Valerie Kaur, "breathe and push." How do we learn to balance action and rest?

If you would like to join us this Sunday, but haven't RSVP'd, it's not too late! The address is 2545 Austin Creek Road. The carpooling group will meet at the church at 9am, and we will begin worship in the redwoods at 11:30am. If you can, please let Pastor Jen, or Sara or Randy Laferte know you're coming.

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.

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:
"TBA…”


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.

What was “planted” for you?  From Ruth Robinson

I was reminded recently of the Hebrew lesson about a man who planted a fruit tree that would take 70 years to mature.  A stranger asked him why he would bother with this when clearly he’d never live to enjoy the fruit.  The man said that he enjoyed the fruit from trees already over 70 years old, planted by people he never met.  This is what he owed to future generations.

And this from a post by Rev. Cameron Trimble:  We plant whenever we give something to the future without demanding that the future reward us. This takes a special kind of humility. The people who enjoy the fruit may never know our names. They might take for granted what cost us something. They may tell the story in a way we would not have told it. Still, they will need the tree.

The metaphor of the tree includes gifts to us from others we may not have met.  As we approach the Season of Creation at ACC, let’s take a little time to reflect on what was planted in our own lives that is bearing fruit today.  Was there a special teacher who made a difference?  Some other person in your life?  What was it?  Can you imagine paying this gift forward?

On this Service Project Sunday we’re putting the Word into action, assembling Church World Service Hygiene Kits! There will be a way for everyone to help, with options for those who need or prefer to sit while working. And we’ll send the assembled kits back to Church World Service who will distribute them to disaster victims and communities in need. Before we begin, we’ll be reminded by Isaiah that God’s house of prayer is meant for all peoples, and consider a call to "Cheerful Compassion” from Romans 12:1-8. 

The ACC Ensemble, directed by Tim K. Murphy, will provide us with wonderful music throughout the service. Dudley Thompson will serve as liturgist and Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service. We will not have childcare this Sunday as children will remain in the service and help with the service project.

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

Get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and brain-busting fun at Community Trivia Night! John Chapman, host of the wildly popular 49ers Rush Podcast, will lead us through an evening of engaging trivia that spans pop culture, history, sports, and more.

Come with a team or fly solo! Whether you're bringing your trivia dream team or showing up on your own, we've got you covered. Solo guests will be matched with others to form teams!

Win fun prizes! Top teams will take home exciting prizes, bragging rights, and the coveted title of Trivia Champs!

Snacks provided! Enjoy light refreshments and a welcoming, all-ages atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and neighbors.

This is the place to be for an evening of community, connection, and a little friendly competition. See you Tuesday!

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: Self Love
“We’ll continue our discussion on love, this time with a focus on self love. Can you love others if you don’t love yourself?”


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On this Back to School Sunday we’ll have special prayers for students, staff, and teachers going back to school, and a blessing of the backpacks! Continuing in the gospel of Matthew (14:22-33), we’ll imagine ourselves in a boat on a stormy sea. As Jesus walks on water and Peter (bravely?) steps out of the boat to join him, we’ll consider what our feet are meant to do and how they connect with our hearts. We’ll also hear a little from Paul (Romans 10:12-15) about the “beautiful feet” who bring good news. 

We’ll enjoy an offertory on the organ from Desmond Hartigan-O'Connor. Accompanist Tim. K. Murphy will provide the prelude and postlude and lead us through our hymns. Elena Caruthers will serve as liturgist and Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

*Don’t forget to bring your backpacks!

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:
"TBA…”


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The ACC Health & Safety Team invites you to join us for a brief discussion following an 8-minute training video on responding to targeted violence or an active threat.

Just as we prepare for fires and earthquakes, taking a few minutes to learn about emergency response can help us feel more confident and prepared should we ever face an unexpected situation. While we hope such an event never occurs, understanding simple, proven response strategies can make a meaningful difference.

We hope you'll join us as we learn together how to be prepared and help keep our community safe.

Be prepared. Be informed. Be safe.

On this 10th Sunday after Pentecost, we’ll enjoy a contemplative service of poetry and communion. The readings will help us reflect on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21. Then we’ll come to the table ourselves to be fed. 

*If you enjoy journaling,
you may want to bring your journal along!

We’ll enjoy guitar music throughout the service by Jacob Day. Accompanist Tim. K. Murphy will provide the Prelude, Communion Distribution, and Postlude and lead us through our hymns. Susan Russell will serve as Liturgist and Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service. 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

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: The Meaning of Love
What is the meaning of love? Where is love showing up in your life right now? And what do you think of Paul’s assertion in Romans 8:38, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”


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On July 26,1976 we were married at Arlington Church in Kensington. That's 50 years ago, can you believe that?? We are going to take the overnight train down from Eugene and stay at Dave's aunt's guest house in Lafayette. We will go to the regular worship service that morning at Arlington UCC and celebrate after the service during fellowship time in the social hall. We'd absolutely love to see you if you could make it.

— Chris & Dave

On this 9th Sunday after Pentecost, we gather to celebrate the victorious love of God. This love has been made known to us through Jesus Christ, and through people who embody Christ’s self-giving love in our lives. Living in this Way sometimes leads to suffering, but in Romans 8:26-39, Paul reminds us of the victorious nature of love that endures.

We’ll enjoy an Offertory on the organ this week by Desmond Hartigan-O'Connor. Tim. K. Murphy will provide the Prelude and Postlude and lead us through our hymns. Ruth Robinson will serve as liturgist and Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

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After Worship:
We’re looking forward to seeing Chris and Dave Ryder in person this Sunday! Join us after the service for a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary!

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.

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:
"TBA…”


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.

Here we are, starting the 250th year of the United States of America. The birthday celebration, with big booms, marching bands, cheering crowds around small town parades seems to be all we read about since the middle of June. Can you recall a July 4th event from your own history that was memorable? Did you ever march in a parade? Watch one? Get goosebumps when taps was played at the close of the day

Bring your memories for sharing with us something written or just to discuss.

On this Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, we will complete our three week theme of SPIRIT. Rev. Barry will preach on Using the Fruits of the Spirit. Rev’s Julie and Barry will co-lead worship. Tim K. Murphy will lead us through this week's Hymns and Special Music selections from the ACC Ensemble. Allan Gardiner 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

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: Big Brothers
"There are two sons in the story often titled “The Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:11-32). While much is said about the youngest, we don’t talk as much about his older brother. What happens when we view the story from the perspective of the older son? What do you think the story has to say to big brothers, eldest siblings, and the perpetually well-behaved children of God?"


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Join us to learn about light therapy and hear Barry Cammer and Susan Francis share how their lives have changed through therapies provided by Allan Gardiner and Elise Cheval. Their stories highlight the potential benefits of these therapeutic methods, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

On this Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, we'll continue our mini-series on SPIRIT with this week's theme, "Finding Spirit." Pastor's Barry and Julie will depart from the usual sermon format and instead engage in a dialogue with each other and with the congregation. Come to church with your questions and observations about Spirit—it is sure to be a lively, Spirit-filled time.

Tim K. Murphy will provide this week's Prelude, Offertory, and Postlude. Linda Young 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

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 Show & Tell
“Show the group a picture, object, or anything you want to share about!”


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On this Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, we begin a new worship series, SPIRIT. Pastors Julie and Barry will co-lead worship. Pastor Julie will offer this week’s sermon, “Holy Treasure Hunt.” In it she will explore what to look for when we hunt for Spirit and where we might look to find it. You might be surprised by what we discover. 

This week's Offertory will be "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" from Orfeo ed Euridice, performed by Chieko Chambers on flute. Caro Grosvenor 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

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: Forgiveness
"Let’s talk about forgiveness…what does it mean, where do we find it in Scripture, and what are we called to as followers of Jesus?"


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