The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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?
Welcome to Arlington Community Church United Church of Christ! We are a community on a spiritual journey together, and we offer a place for souls, bodies, and minds to be nourished. Join us any Sunday at 10 AM for Worship in-person or online!
Check back soon for more details about this Sunday’s 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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
This month’s topic TBA! Check back soon!
The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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…”
Get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and brain-busting fun at Family Trivia Night! Our guest host, Natalia Gawlikowski, 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!
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.
"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.
Welcome to Arlington Community Church United Church of Christ! We are a community on a spiritual journey together, and we offer a place for souls, bodies, and minds to be nourished. Join us any Sunday at 10 AM for Worship in-person or online!
Check back soon for more details about this Sunday’s 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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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…”
Do you remember how many breaths, how many compressions for CPR? How to usethe AED? What to do if you are with someone who has a heart attack or stroke?
On Saturday, November 7 we will welcome back David Yberra who will provide a refresher training in First Aid, CPR and AED. This will not be a certification class but rather a refresher to remind us of the principles we learned from him in the certification class last year.
All Emergency Response Team Members (Council, Trustees, Greeters, Worship Hosts, H&S) are strongly urged to participate and others in the congregation are welcome. ACC will cover the registration fee ($45 per participant) but pre-registration is required. Eleanor will have a sign-up sheet—also fine to let her know in person or by email.
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!).
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
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!
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.
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
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?
The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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.
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
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.
The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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.
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
"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: Creatures of Creation
As we continue with the Season of Creation, we’ll spend some time sharing about creatures that delight us, amuse us, or bring us joy. Whether it’s a creature you have recently encountered, a favorite animal, or even a beloved pet, let’s celebrate the creatures of creation!
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.
The ACC Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
The Board of Missions and Social Justice will meet in the Fireside Room following Morning Worship. This is for the core Board members who want to be involved beyond the Action Committees. We have to discuss upcoming special offerings including the Richmond Christmas offerings. Please come quickly after picking up coffee, and we will make the meeting as brief as possible.
This week’s worship service has been created and will be led by members of the ACC Creation Justice Team. Focusing on the beauty of Creation and the devastating effects of climate warming and pollution, we will move together from grief toward hope.
Tim K. Murphy will provide the Prelude and accompany this week’s hymns. Guest musicians Elena Caruthers and Anthony Knight will provide the Offertory and Postlude. Rev. Julie Stokstad will co-lead worship with Concha Delgado, who will engage in a conversation with her in lieu of a sermon. Ruth Robinson, Linda Young, and Dorothy Streutker will serve as this week’s Liturgists. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
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 Dearly Departed
From Dolly Parton to Wendell Berry, some special people have recently left the land of the living. Whether it's a widely-known person, or a beloved person in your own life, what wisdom, words, or inspiration are you holding onto from someone who has recently died?
This Sunday we’ll lift our voices with all of creation during our annual Labor Day weekend hymn sing! All are welcome to suggest hymns for the congregation to sing from three prompts: Hymns of Praise, Hymns of Living Water (nourishing, refreshing, life-giving hymns!), and Hymns of Calling & Sending. We'll also celebrate Holy Communion!
Our Music Director, Jeffrey Frederick Paul, will be back this Sunday, leading our hymn-singing and sharing an offertory. Tim K Murphy will accompany our hymns and provide the prelude and postlude. Rev. Barry Cammer will lead the service and Allan Gardiner will serve as liturgist. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
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: Swimming
Have you done any swimming lately, or do you have fond memories of swimming from days gone by? Share about your favorite swimming spots and memorable aquatic experiences as we jump in to the Season of Creation and this year's focus on "living water!"
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.
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
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.”
Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!
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.
https://www.arlingtoncommunitychurchucc.org/virtual-visitor
"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…”
