An opportunity to do your own flower arrangement is coming up! Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement) demonstration and workshop will be held at ACC in August by a local Ikebana teacher. Please bring your own favorite vase (whatever type, shape, size of vase you have will work fine for this event) with any flowers you like to arrange.

Date/Time: Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Social Hall
Cost: $15
Teacher: Mena-i sensei is a teacher of Ikenobo Ikebana School. She has been practicing Kado since the 80's, and teaching privately over 20 years.

* Enrollment limited to 10 people.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Chieko Chambers. If you don't have Chieko's contact info, please contact Jacob at the office email.

We’ll have pizza, popcorn, ice cream sundaes, and a BOUNCE HOUSE! Come and meet your neighbors and learn about police-community partnerships!

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 jobs or careers have you had in the past? Did you love what you did? If you were choosing a new career to begin, what would it be?"


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The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage is the newest book by Richard Rohr, and a wonderful companion to our summer focus on justice and mercy. Grab a copy and join us for discussion following worship on August 3rd!

In his first major work since The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets.

How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.

Read more and Purchase HERE!

Celebrate Pastor Jen: Ice cream sundaes this Sunday, Aug. 3rd during social hour to celebrate Pastor Jen’s 2 years with ACC.

We’ve been meditating on justice and mercy, but this Sunday we’ll take some time to consider “walking humbly with God” as people of Christian faith. Being “Christian” in our culture seems to be increasingly questionable. In times like this, should we hold our faith tradition loosely or cling to it more tightly? We’ll look to Colossians, a letter to a small church facing similarly confounding circumstances, for some direction and hope. Tim K. Murphy will provide music throughout the service. Jan Kosel will serve as this week's Liturgist. 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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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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In-person monthly meeting for board members, trustees, and pastor in the Fireside Room.

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:
"Connections with the Muslim Faith: On Sunday we heard from a Muslim speaker and former Imam. What do Christians share with people of Muslim Faith? What personal connections do you have to Muslim people or the religion of Islam?"


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This Sunday is the first of our interfaith interviews on Justice and Mercy. Pastor Jen will interview Shaykh Elbakri, a former Imam, and the founder and president of the Tawasaw Institute, who will speak to us on the concepts of justice and mercy in the Muslim faith. A trio, Susan Russell, Mae Mars, and Jen Chapman will offer Special Music on Sunday, and Larry Brookes will sing the Offertory. Tim K. Murphy will play the Prelude and Postlude. 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:

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

Online giving is easy at:

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In keeping with Pastor Jen’s focus on justice and mercy this month, the Board of Faith and Spiritual Life offers the film “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

It’s a moving story about a lawyer in the rural south in the 1920’s who takes on the defense of a black man who has been falsely accused of rape. What do we need to fight injustice? Atticus Finch has it:  courage, empathy, understanding, hope—even hope in the face of failure. A parallel story tells how he passes this understanding to his children as they deal with their own prejudices and fears.

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.

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:
"July 22 is World Brain Day! What can we do to keep our minds sharp, embrace new challenges, and nourish mental well-being for a brighter and more fulfilling life?”


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Things can end in May and June, and new things can start up soon thereafter.  Especially moving to a new location, a new job, a new town or even a new house in the same town.

Have you experienced an important move in your life?  How about starting your college life?  Maybe you were married in June and left to start your own home.

Let’s see where this topic takes us on Monday, July 21, 10-11am via Zoom. 

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This Sunday we'll meditate on the themes of Justice and Mercy through poetry and prayer, with Special Music throughout by Shira Kammen, playing vielle and Medieval harp. Tim K. Murphy will play this week’s Prelude and Postlude. Maria Tupua will serve as our liturgist.

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

Click HERE To Preview This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin 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:

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Online giving is easy at:

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Monthly meeting of Church Council led by Church Moderator, Nina Harmon. This month’s meeting will take place in-person in the Fireside Room but members can also attend via Zoom. Council meetings are open and guests are always welcome to attend. If you’d like to join via ZOOM please reach out to Jacob in the Office and he can send you the link.

Get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and brain-busting fun at Arlington Community Church's Community Trivia Night! Join us as John Chapman, host of the wildly popular 49ers Rush Podcast, leads 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.

Let’s come together for an evening of community, connection, and a little friendly competition. See you there!

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

Discussion Topic:
”Prayer…let’s talk about it! What is prayer? What forms of prayer do you practice, and what forms of prayer are you interested in trying or learning more about?”


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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.

This Sunday is the second in our series on Justice and Mercy. Rev. Aaron Bolerjack will preach on Mercy in the Christian faith, looking at the story of the merciful Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Tim K. Murphy will play this week’s Prelude, Offertory, and Postlude. Yusef Malenky will serve as Liturgist.

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

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

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:
"Aspirational Dinner Party - If you could invite three people to dinner (living or dead, real or fictional) who would they be and why?"


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The Pastor-Parish Relations Committee will meet Sunday July 6 after worship. We celebrate all the things that are going well for Jen and for the congregation, and if there are areas that need adjustment, we talk about possible solutions. Of course you are always encouraged to go directly to Jen with your compliments or your concerns. But if you have a comment or question that you would prefer the committee to share, feel free to speak to Tom Dean, Faith Abel, or Sara Laferte.

This Sunday we are kicking off a new series which will feature interfaith conversations around the concepts of justice and mercy. To get us started, Rev. Jen Chapman will preach on justice in the Christian faith, looking at the concept of justice throughout our Christian scriptures. Each week we sing that “justice” is required of us by God, but what does that mean? And how does it relate to the American concept of “liberty and justice for all?” This Sunday’s music will feature Mae Mars on vocals and Tim K. Murphy on piano. Dudley Thompson will serve as Liturgist.

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

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

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:
”Flags & Faith - From Pride flags to American flags, what flags do you fly at home and why (or why not)? What significance does flag-flying have in Christian faith and life?"


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ACC CHOIR

The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 6:15pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

Everyone in the congregation is encouraged to be at the Invitation & Belonging meeting. Susan Russell will lead us through developing a marketing plan for our church. What do we have to offer? Who doesn't know about us? How do we reach out? What should we do first? Come and talk about it! Bring your coffee with you; snacks will be provided.

This Sunday we are celebrating and renewing our covenant commitment to be an Open & Affirming Church! Rev. Rhina Ramos, NCNC Associate Conference Minister for Justice & Witness and Anti-Racism, will preach and Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service. We have a wonderful line up of Special Music featuring Our Choir and Bell Choir, directed by Jeffrey Frederic Paul, and accompanied by Tim K. Murphy, with Guest Musicians Holly Whitman, Jacob Day, & Mariko Sarafin. Allan Gardiner will serve as this week’s Liturgist.

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

Click HERE To Preview This Week’s Bulletin!
Click HERE To Begin 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 Friday, June 27 for the viewing of Trip to Bountiful. Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Carrie Watts (Geraldine Page) may be old, but she suffers no shortage of spirit. When her carping daughter-in-law (Carlin Glynn) and overprotective son (John Heard) forbid her to travel alone from Houston to her childhood home in Bountiful, she strikes out anyway. Learning that trains no longer stop there, she takes a bus instead and en route meets a young woman (Rebecca De Mornay) with whom she shares both secrets and memories. Little does she know that her family has alerted the police.

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.

In-person monthly meeting for board members, trustees, and pastor in the Fireside Room.

Let’s have lunch together. If the weather is inviting, we can picnic on the church patio. Bring your lunch – apple and cheese, sandwich, salad, whatever you like to eat. We’ll have water, and maybe homemade lemonade. No RSVP needed, just come when you can.

Connect with your inner wisdom and healing, in community.

Mindful Yoga 9:30-10:30 AM
Relate with kindness to your body and mind through basic yoga poses (modified as needed), breathing practices, and relaxation in a supportive environment. Bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, and a blanket.

Arlington Community Church 52 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA
All levels of experience welcome
(Sliding scale $10-25 per class)

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:
“When you’re feeling discouraged, about your life, your community, or the world, how do you navigate your way out of that mindset?”


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