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:

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

Online giving is easy at:

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

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.

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. 

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 869 9047 8956

Passcode: 165366

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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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!

October is a month of transition, marked by the vivid colors of autumn, the cooling air, and the anticipation of the year's end. For our memoir group, consider the theme "Seasons of Change." Invite participants to reflect on moments in their lives that mirrored the natural transformation of October—times when they experienced personal change, transitions, or pivotal new beginnings.

Nostalgia and Reflection: Invite the group to consider what sights, sounds, or smells of autumn spark their nostalgia. How do these sensory experiences connect to stories or themes in their personal histories?

End the session by inviting each participant to express one hope or intention for the coming months, connecting the spirit of October’s change to personal growth and future memoir pieces.

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This Sunday we will continue our series Rekindling, looking at the practices people of faith are called to in 2 Timothy 3 and in Luke 18:1-8. We may sometimes ask ourselves whether the Christian faith is worth rekindling, but we are not the first people of faith who have wrestled with this question! What might it look like if people of God chose persistent faithfulness over despair? 

We’re singing a hymn this Sunday that may be new to you. You can preview it here. The ACC Ensemble has a great set prepared for us including a crowd favorite, “I Won’t Back Down” by Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service and Caro Grosvenor will serve as Liturgist

Click HERE To Preview This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Live-Stream 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

Handling the Holidays 

Dinner and Discussion.  6PM to 7:30 in the social hall

An Intergenerational Opportunity to Explore 

Lightening the Load While We 

Light the Season With Joy 

Meal at 6:00 provided by members of the Congregation
7:00 Childcare, Discussion, and Activities, 

For many of us, the holidays bring both delights and dreads. Let’s share concerns and solutions. “Holidays” here includes the great variety of celebrations coming in the next few months. Everyone is included and invited.
We’ll begin at 6:00pm with a meal provided by our church members* and some intergenerational activities. Childcare will be provided during the second half of the event while parents, grandparents, and others discuss ways to alleviate stress and create meaningful traditions. So come along and let us explore together creative ways to approach the holidays.

*ACC folks please note, this is one of our pot lucks with a program. Since we’re inviting the community, we’d like to make it easy for new folks to come without having to prepare food.  Please bring enough food to share with extra people.

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. 

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 869 9047 8956

Passcode: 165366

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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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 continue exploring our stewardship series theme, "Rekindling: Fanning Into Flame the Gifts of God Within Us." We'll read two healing stories, one from 2 Kings and another from Luke, considering what healing means, how it happens, and how it calls us to respond. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Dea Harrell will serve as Liturgist. The ACC Choir with a special narration by Nick Crump will provide this week’s Special Music. Music Director, Jeffrey Frederic Paul will provide this week’s Offertory and serve as Hymn Leader. Tim K. Murphy will provide this week’s Prelude, Postlude, and accompany this week’s Hymns.

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

Click HERE To Preview This Week’s Bulletin!
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Ministry Fair After Worship:
Join us after the service for a very special Social Hour as we celebrate the ministries of the church! Visit each table to enjoy special treats, learn more about how ACC functions, and see how you might want to get involved!

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

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. 

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86990478956?pwd=kJ3QlM6OehBo6E7v2697BrlalDx93m.1

Meeting ID: 869 9047 8956

Passcode: 165366

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:
"In one of his last writings, Martin Luther King Jr used the metaphor of a "World House" to describe our global connections. He wrote, “This is the great new problem of mankind. We have inherited a large house, a great ‘world house’ in which we have to live together — Black and white, easterner and westerner, gentile and Jew, Catholic and Protestant, Muslim and Hindu — a family unduly separated in ideas, culture and interest, who, because we can never again live apart, must learn somehow to live with each other in peace.” Exploring this metaphor, how connected do you feel to other members of the "world house," and what kind of role do you play in the household? What are some changes we could make to help the household function more peacefully?"


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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 October 5, at 4 p.m., talented local musicians and church choirs will present music in a variety of styles in an afternoon concert at Arlington Community Church. Admission is free; we are asking for donations to benefit the Black Wealth Builders Fund. This fund provides down payment assistance to first-time Black homebuyers in the form of zero-interest loans to be paid back when the property is refinanced or sold. The fund began in 2021 at Arlington Community Church, and has thrived with the support of many other local churches, East Bay Realtors Association, and generous individuals. The fund has made 46 loans, and there is a waiting list of applicants.

 The Black Wealth Builders Fund is a way to help make long-lasting systemic change in the way Black communities can build real wealth and pass it along to their heirs. Come and enjoy great music, greet your neighbors, and support this effort.

Preview The Concert Program by Clicking HERE!
Begin The Live-Stream by Clicking HERE!

 We hope to see you on Sunday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m. There will be refreshments after the concert.  Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington

Featuring:

Vocalists: Martin Bell, Rita Lily, Mae Mars, Susan Russell, Pastor Jen Chapman, Leslie Ogar, Shakema Snow, Jonathan Leavy, Joe Pratt, Elena Caruthers , Anthony Knight, and Rev. Russell Baker.

Pianists: Jeffrey Frederic Paul, Tim Murphy,  Frederick Hodges, and Brian Young.

Violin: Bertrand Tuan

Saxaphone: Gavin Halloran

Banjo: Rev. Russell Baker

Guitar: Anthony Knight
and other special guest artists!

The Epworth United Methodist Church Choir!

The Arlington Community Church Choir!

Directed by Scott Jespersen and Jeffrey Frederic Paul 

Plus members and soloists from St. Columba Roman Catholic Church Choir, Skyline United Church of Christ & First Congregational Church Berkeley & Alameda Choirs! 

Free Concert!

Donation Only!

Learn More: arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/bwb

On this World Communion Sunday we'll celebrate our unity with Christians all over the world and look to our ancestors in the faith for encouragement as we navigate challenges both global and domestic. We'll cry out, "how long?" with the prophet Habukkuk, hear the Psalmist's reminder not to fret, and consider Paul's encouragement to Timothy to "rekindle the gift of God" within him.

Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service and Faith Abel will serve as liturgist. We'll enjoy special music this week from Russell Baker, Tim K. Murphy, and our choir, directed by Jeffrey Frederick Paul. 

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 Live-Stream 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

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. 

Join Zoom Meeting:
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How many hearts does an octopus have? In golf, what name is given to a score of three under par on a single hole? What is the only food that never spoils? What movie features the song “My Heart Will Go On?”

We have questions; do you have answers? 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:
"TBA…”


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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'll close out the Season of Creation and begin the Blessing of the Animals with a pet-friendly "chapel service," in Social Hall, thanking God for the creatures of the earth and observing American Indian Ministry Sunday. The service, led by Rev. Jen Chapman will be short (30 minutes), followed by a time of fellowship as we welcome people and pets from our wider community. The actual "Blessing" will take place at 11am, when we gather outside on the patio to share about our beloved pets. The event will conclude around 11:30am. 

*Even if you don't have a pet of your own, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our wider community! All ACC members should think of themselves as hosts, welcoming our guests warmly and helping them feel at home!

Click HERE To Preview This Week's Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin Live-Stream 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

Join us for a screening of Dances with Wolves, the Academy Award–winning epic directed by and starring Kevin Costner. The film follows Union Army lieutenant John Dunbar, who is assigned to a remote frontier outpost and gradually forms a deep bond with the Lakota Sioux people, ultimately questioning his own identity and loyalties. Celebrated for its sweeping cinematography and respectful portrayal of Native American culture, the film remains a landmark in cinematic history and a turning point for Westerns.

Please plan to arrive at about 1:30 to allow time to grab your popcorn and settle in before we start the film at 1:45, and, if your schedule allows, linger for a few minutes after to discuss the film.

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. 

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 869 9047 8956

Passcode: 165366

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:
"Those who attended the Focus Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 20th, will share with those who weren't able to be there."

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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!

An exciting Congregational Meeting is coming up on Sunday, September 21st, the day after our Saturday Focus Retreat.

You may recall that on July 1, 2023, we called Pastor Jen to a Designated Term of three years, which will end in July of 2026. In the two years she has been with us, there have been many positive changes, and we have all felt the energy of her ministry. Many of us have been saying, “I hope she stays.”

In July, Pastor Jen shared with the Council that she would like to be our Church’s Settled Minister, which means she would be with us on a permanent basis with no plans to leave.

On August 20th, the Council voted unanimously to recommend to the Congregation that Pastor Jen be called as our Settled Minister; Council also approved some minor changes to her Call Agreement which we will go over in the Congregational Meeting. So, mark your calendars and plan to attend the Congregational Meeting immediately following Worship on Sunday, Sept. 21st.

Council is excited about the future of Arlington Community Church, UCC as we work together for the Church and the Community as the hands, feet and voice of Christ.      

Nina Harmon, Moderator President
Arlington Community Church UCC 

The primary item of business for Sunday’s meeting will be the vote on extending Jen’s ministry from her status as a “Three Year Designated Term Minister” to becoming designated as our “Settled Minister” which has no defined ending date. The settled ministry can last as long as the minister and the congregation wish. There will be a motion presented, discussion, and a paper ballot vote.

For members who are viewing the service on You Tube: The streaming will continue after the service is done so please STAY TUNED IN! You may SEND YOUR VOTE in a text to Linda’s phone.

 I vote _____ to Call Rev. Jen Chapman to be our Settled Minister at ACC. I suggest you prep your text during the meeting so you can send it even a bit early – to make sure it reaches the meeting on time.

(If you put into the chat it is not confidential)

Hope this works for members who can’t physically be with us. You are still part of the congregation.

Linda Young, Recording Secretary