The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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:
”Let's talk about the Trinity! We just celebrated the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and this coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday. How do you understand each of the three of the Trinity and what it means to call them all one God?”
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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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com to learn more!
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.
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
Men are invited join John Chapman for breakfast on Monday June 16th at 8:30AM at Fat Apples in El Cerrito, 7525 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA.
I recently read a blog by Rev. Cameron Trimble. Her thoughts are shared here for our June Memoir/Discussion prompt:
“Our Black siblings have long held joy as a form of resistance. It’s what birthed jazz in the face of brutality. It’s what sang spirituals through the chains of slavery. It’s what laughed in kitchens and danced in church aisles and found life even in the margins.
Joy doesn’t wait until freedom comes. It creates the pathway to it.
We are not betraying our grief by laughing. We are strengthening our capacity to survive it, to feel deeply and remember what makes us human, to stay connected to beauty when the world feels bleak.
Let’s not treat joy as a luxury. Let’s treat it as a lifeline.
We’re in this together.”
For Discussion: “When was the last time you truly laughed? What did it awaken in you?”
And from Rev. Trimble:
A Prayer for Joy That Holds the World
Spirit of Laughter,
You who crack the sky open with thunder,
who fill lungs with breath and bellies with laughter—
meet us here.We carry grief in our bones.
We carry dread in our newsfeeds.
And still, we ask:
Let joy rise up in us.Not as denial.
Not as escape.
But as resistance.
As memory.
As a reminder that we are more than what breaks us.Help us to laugh—not because everything is okay,
but because we still believe it can be.Amen.
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The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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:
"TBA…”
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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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com to learn more!
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.
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.
The Kensington Fire Protection District will be offering its first shredding event this year with us on Saturday June 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to all Kensington residents to dispose of excess papers (fire hazards) in your household.
A mobile shredding truck will be parked in our parking lot during the designated time and can destroy all papers on site. There is no limit to the amount of shredding material that you may bring and it is not necessary to remove staples or small paperclips. All paper shredding is recycled by returning it to a paper mill.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact KFPD at (510) 215-4450.
The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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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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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com to learn more!
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.
In-person monthly meeting for board members, trustees, and pastor in the Fireside Room.
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.
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 most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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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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 most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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…”
Join Zoom Meeting:
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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 most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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:
"TBA…”
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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.
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 most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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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In-person monthly meeting for board members, trustees, and pastor in the Fireside Room.
Film Title TBA!
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.
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 most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
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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On this Day of Pentecost we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church! After hearing the Pentecost story from Acts 2, we’ll receive new members, thank God for the flame of love in one another, and ask the Spirit to fill us again as we seek to live as Christ’s church in the world. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Tom Dean will serve as Liturgist. Jeffrey Frederic Paul, will provide this week's Prelude & Postlude as well as lead the ACC Choir and Bell Choir for this week's Special Music and Offertory.
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
We are having a potluck on June 5th at 6 pm, so mark your calendar and think of something delicious to share! Our guest speak will be Ellie Mashhour, Executive Director of Hearts Leap; she will describe their several schools in the local area, as well as those overseas in Nepal and Africa. It will be a very interesting talk and so wonderful to be together for a nice dinner.
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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com 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:
”What are your hobbies? Share about something you enjoy doing in your spare time, how you got into and what you like about it.”
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The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
On this Seventh Sunday of Easter we’ll celebrate the ascension of Christ and look to the end of Revelation, the Epilogue, when Jesus says, “See, I am coming soon!” What does it mean that Jesus is “coming” and how could it possibly be “soon” when these words were shared so long ago? We’ll also begin Pride Month with a special prayer. Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Julie Stokstad will serve as Liturgist. Russell Baker will sing an original song for Special Music, and our Choir, directed by Jeffrey Paul and accompanied by Tim K. Murphy, will provide the Offertory.
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
Teams make sandwiches at ACC for the GRIP SOUPER CENTER in Richmond every 3rd Tuesday and 5th Thursday of the month. If you are interested in serving, contact Pastor Jen.
Midweek Sermon Reflection will be led with a member of our community serving as the “Spark” for our shared reflections, briefly offering a line or concept in the sermon that was especially resonant or “wondrous” (cause for wondering) for them, to start off our time for everyone to share a personal reflection and/or question and sharpen each other's understandings. This year, the group is facilitated by Susan Francis and Rachel Sing.
Upcoming Sparks:
May 28: Faith Abel
All are welcome, including those who attended service virtually or who happened to miss the sermon.
The sermons can be watched on ACC’s YouTube Channel and are also available in several places on ACC's Website. Digital copies of the sermon are available from Pastor Jen, if you would find it helpful. However, no advance preparation is necessary to participate in our weekly sharing.
We welcome newcomers and look forward to seeing the Wednesday evening regulars and occasional attenders!
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In-person monthly meeting for board members, trustees, and pastor in the Fireside Room.
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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com to learn more!
If you enjoy studying the Bible, join us on Zoom each Tuesday for Sermon Scripture Study! Join Pastor Jen on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30pm to dig into the Scripture with her as she prepares to preach.
SCRIPTURE TBA…
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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:
"Perhaps you've heard it said that "there’s just one way to heaven, and his name is Jesus!" Christian Exceptionalism is the idea that our religion is right and the other ones are wrong. What do you think? Let's talk about it!"
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The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
On this Sixth Sunday of Easter we’ll hear more about John’s vision of heaven on earth from his description of the holy city in Revelation 21 and 22. We’ll also continue in our celebration of AANHPI Month, as the Tupua family shares a Somoan hymn and Maria’s son, Taupau, shares about the Somoan concept of Vā, which speaks of the sacred space between people.
Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Dea Harrell will serve as Liturgist. Our Choir, directed by Jeffrey Frederic Paul and accompanied by Tim K. Murphy, will provide this week's Offertory.
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
Join us Friday, May 23 for the viewing of Conclave, the film about the choosing of a new Pope. We expect it to be about politics, ambition, and calculation among the Princes of the Church, and no surprise there. There are twists and turns in the plot, and there is a surprise ending, but to point that out may be a spoiler if we pay attention from the beginning. The filming is gorgeous and suggestive.
But join us especially to witness the genius of Ralph Fiennes’s performance as Cardinal Lawrence, Dean of the College of Cardinals, who bears the responsibility of overseeing the Conclave. Fiennes makes us feel the anguish and doubts of Cardinal Lawrence, his grief over the death of his beloved leader, and his doubts— “and it is doubt, rather than faith that is the engine driving this film” (from one review)—summed up in Cardinal Lawrence’s confession after he has read the charge to the Convocation:
“.... let me tell you that the one sin I have come to fear more than any other is certainty. Certainty is the great enemy of unity. Certainty is the deadly enemy of tolerance. Even Christ was not certain at the end........Our faith is a living thing precisely because it walks hand in hand with doubt. If there was only certainty, and if there was no doubt, there would be no mystery, and therefore no need for faith.”
That thought may have jolted us sometime in the past—Paul Tillich? But it is wonderful to experience it again through this deeply relatable character.
Brought to you by your friends on the Board of Faith and Spiritual Life
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.
Midweek Sermon Reflection will be led with a member of our community serving as the “Spark” for our shared reflections, briefly offering a line or concept in the sermon that was especially resonant or “wondrous” (cause for wondering) for them, to start off our time for everyone to share a personal reflection and/or question and sharpen each other's understandings. This year, the group is facilitated by Susan Francis and Rachel Sing.
Upcoming Sparks:
May 21: Rachel Sing
May 28: Faith Abel
All are welcome, including those who attended service virtually or who happened to miss the sermon.
The sermons can be watched on ACC’s YouTube Channel and are also available in several places on ACC's Website. Digital copies of the sermon are available from Pastor Jen, if you would find it helpful. However, no advance preparation is necessary to participate in our weekly sharing.
We welcome newcomers and look forward to seeing the Wednesday evening regulars and occasional attenders!
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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.
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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com to learn more!
If you enjoy studying the Bible, join us on Zoom each Tuesday for Sermon Scripture Study! Join Pastor Jen on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30pm to dig into the Scripture with her as she prepares to preach.
5/20, 1:30pm - Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
5/27, 1:30pm- Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
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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:
"TBA…”
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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.
The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
Looking backwards during a time of graduations, promotions in schools, even weddings, or special vacations. What can you share about your own high school graduation? We’d love to hear something you’ve written or just come and tell us what happened. We are all ears.
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This Fifth Sunday of Easter brings us to the final chapters of Revelation where we’ll spend the next few weeks. At the beginning of Rev. 21, we see the holy city of God coming down from heaven and a loud voice declares that the home of God is among mortals. The end begins with the homecoming of God! Rev. Jen Chapman will preach and lead the service, and Linda Young will serve as liturgist. The ACC Ensemble, directed by Tim K. Murphy, will provide this week's music.
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.
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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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com 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:
"The Catholics have chosen Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American-born pope! He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. What do you think about their process and their choice?"
DIFFERENT LINK THIS WEEK!
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The ACC Choir rehearses most Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
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!
On this Fourth Sunday of Easter we will celebrate Mother's Day and also enter into a time of healing for creation, the world, our nation, our communities and ourselves, through music, prayer and liturgy. Worship will be guided by Rev. Barry Cammer, Rev. Melissa Tumening, and Rev. Aaron Bolerjack.
Those attending in person are invited to bring a photo of your mother to place on the altar, and taken home with you at the end of worship. Those worshiping online will be invited to participate through the YouTube chat
function. The ACC Choir, directed by Jeffrey Frederic Paul and accompanied by Tim K. Murphy, will provide this week's Prelude & Postlude. Dea Harell will serve as Liturgist.
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.
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Join us for our second annual food truck fundraiser benefiting the Black Wealth Builders Fund on Thursday, May 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. We’ll have food, music, speakers, and fun for everyone. More details to follow.
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)
About the Instructor:
Wendy Beckerman has been teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga since 1998. She has a passion for living the practices and sharing valuable insights. Her teaching style is clear, calming, and centering. Her students describe her as “intuitive yet grounded,” “compassionate and fully engaged.” Visit eastbayyoga.com to learn more!
