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…”"What do you know about Confucianism or Buddhism? What have you learned from our recent interfaith conversations? Are there any particular pieces of wisdom you think will stay with you?"


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This Sunday will be the last in our Justice and Mercy series as we discuss justice and mercy in Confucianism. Pastor Jen will interview Dr. Jianbao Wang, a scholar in Confucianism and a regular attender of our congregation. We will enjoy special music from Susan Russell and Rita Lily, and our Music Director, Jeffrey Paul, will be joining us as a musician this week, playing the piano and organ. Sara Laferte will serve as liturgist.

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

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Join us Friday, August 22 as we view The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of CS Lewis. An elder C.S. Lewis looks back on his remarkable journey from hard-boiled atheist to the most renowned Christian writer of the past century. “…It was more like a man after long sleep, has become aware, he is now awake.” This is C. S. Lewis’s spiritual journey. The story invites us to consider what our own spiritual journeys have awakened us to. And then to consider why, in this secular and fallen world, The Most Reluctant Convert was so immediately popular when it was released in November 2021. Join us in viewing and discussing this beautiful film.

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:
"TBA…”


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It is all around us – the news, the tv, the radio, the social media. Talk and more talk; some of it true, some of it not true. Discernment is a skill that takes time to develop. I think most of us have experienced being told untruths that were passed off as “real”. Maybe it came from a loved one, maybe a teacher, maybe a minister or priest, maybe a politician. For the August discussion/writing prompt, here’s the food for thought

“Can you recall a time when you realized someone or something you trusted was not what it seemed? What helped you move forward in that moment?”

Let’s see what comes up in discussion and/or written form.

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This Sunday as students, teachers, and staff head back to school, and as we look and listen to what's happening in our communities and around the world, we'll take a little time to consider God's question in Jeremiah 23:23, "Am I a God nearby, and not a God far off?" We'll bless those headed off to school and do a service project, packing kits for Church World Service, so the nearness of God can be felt somewhere far off where people are in need of help. 

We'll also enjoy music from the ACC Ensemble this Sunday, with a fun surprise in the line up that you might recognize if you've been around kids this summer! (Hint: It's from a Netflix movie, and it's K-Pop!) Rev. Jen Chapman will lead worship and offer a brief reflection, and Elena Caruthers will serve as Liturgist. Childcare will be available for children ages 2 and up. 

If you're bringing kids, don't forget their backpacks! 

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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.

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Time to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with your inner self. The Board of Faith and Spiritual Life (FSL) will offer a meditation session on August 16 (Saturday), 10am – 11am in the Sanctuary. The session, facilitated by Chieko Chambers, will start with short reading before meditation and end with prayer and sharing. This is an FSL summer event. If feedback from this session includes longing for more such opportunities for contemplative inner reflection at ACC, FSL will consider offering periodic meditation sessions and welcomes folks interested in partnering with Chieko and the FSL team to offer them.

Please join us as we explore this opportunity. 

Justice & Mercy from a Buddhist Perspective
Join us for a conversation while enjoying  tea and treats

Justice and mercy are central tenets of the Christian faith. How do they figure in other faith traditions?

Please join us as we hear about justice and mercy in Buddhism – are there equivalent concepts, how are they similar and how are they different?  How are they understood to be put into practice in daily life and in community with each other?

 As we share tea and refreshments, Pastor Jen will ask Rev. CJ Dunford, Assistant Minister of Berkeley Buddhist Temple and the Buddhist Temple of Marin to share with us how justice and mercy are understood in their particular branch of Buddhism.  

The “interview” will be followed by a time for Q&A and open discussion. All are welcome, all faith traditions are welcome!

 Rev. CJ Sokugan Dunford, D.Min.
Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Assistant Minister: Berkeley Buddhist Temple, Buddhist Temple of Marin
Adjunct Faculty Member: Institute of Buddhist Studies

A native of Virginia, CJ moved to the SF Bay Area in 2007 and eventually began to attend the Berkeley Buddhist Temple. They were drawn to Jōdo Shinshū teachings and decided to become a Jōdo Shinshū minister. They pursued  studies at the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) and Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in Berkeley and received Tokudo ordination in summer of 2019. They studied abroad for a year as an exchange student in Kyoto at Ryukoku University.  Upon returning to the US, CJ finished their MA in Buddhist Studies along with a certificate in Buddhist Chaplaincy from IBS and GTU. The title of their thesis was: "Radical Acceptance as a Shin Buddhist Theology of Liberation for LGBTQ+ Peoples." CJ subsequently earned their Doctor of Ministry degree from the Pacific School of Religion in 2025, where their capstone project focused on critical abolitionist, queer & transgender studies and anti-imperialist approaches to Jōdo Shinshū in Mahayana Buddhism.

CJ has served as an ordained (Tokudo) and certified dharma teacher (Kyoshi) assistant minister at the Buddhist Temple of Marin since 2020 and at the Berkeley Buddhist Temple since 2023. As part of their ministry, CJ has helped to organize annual Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial services for BBT since 2018. They also offer spiritual counseling and support for members of the temple community and other seekers who find their way to the temple.

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 spiritual practices are currently part of your life? What spiritual practices have you found meaningful in the past?"


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This Sunday will offer an opportunity to spend some time in reflection and contemplation as we enjoy Celtic harp music and spend time in spiritual practices such as labyrinth walking, mandala coloring, and Scripture reading. Last week we were encouraged to "continue walking in Christ," and this week we can further reflect on that calling as we walk the labyrinth. For those joining from home, this finger labyrinth is available as a printable pdf (or just pull it up on your screen!). Margaret Davis will play the harp. Rev. Jen Chapman will lead the service, and Dea Harrell will serve as Liturgist.

Childcare will be available for children ages 2 and up.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.