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: Entertainment & Learning
"Share about something you have recently read, watched, or listened to (books, shows, plays, movies, podcasts, radio, etc). What are you enjoying? What are you learning?" 

Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

As we continue our Pentecost series, “For the Common Good,” we’ll explore a story from the gospel of Matthew. In the story, Jesus says, “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice’” What does that mean? And how does it relate to who Jesus eats and drinks with, and who he calls as a disciple? We’ll consider the tables we share and the company we keep. And finally, we’ll find ourselves welcomed to Christ’s table, invited to be recipients of God’s merciful love, as we share in Holy Communion.

Tim K. Murphy will accompany this week’s Hymns and provide music for this week’s Prelude, Communion Distribution, and Postlude. Jeffrey Frederic Paul will lead the ACC Choir for this week’s Special Music and lead us in this week's Hymns. Guest organist, Desmond Hartigan-O'Connor, will provide this week's Offertory. Nick Crump will serve as Liturgist and light the Prayer Candles. 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:

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

Andrew Sinclair Kosel, beloved son of Cathie Kosel and nephew of Janice Kosel, passed away April 24, 2026. Andrew was a child of this church and a cherished friend of many. A Celebration of Andrew's Life will be held at the church on Saturday, June 6th at 2pm. The service will be led by Pastor Jen. The church is invited to support Jan and the family by providing items for the reception. Please consider bringing a finger food or dessert. If you can help, contact Jaima Roberts.

Celebration of Life Bulletin

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: Planning & Brainstorming
"It’s time to do some brainstorming again about future discussion topics! What would you like to discuss? We’ll also look at the calendar and decide if we want to continue weekly meetings through the summer."


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

“The experience of aging is itself a doorway to spiritual practice, one that transcends any particular religion or faith” 
—Lewis Richmond

Please join us for a Spectrum on Sunday, May 31st 11:30-12:10 PM. The Spectrum will provide a brief overview of the book, Aging as a Spiritual Practice, by Lewis Richmond, along with an interactive conversation around several key concepts explored in the book. 

As Richmond points out, we all are aging! Richmond brings his own Buddhist beliefs and practice to this book of reflections to offer, in his own words, “a variety of spiritual practices to the phenomenon of aging.”

We welcome folks of all ages and life stages to attend this Spectrum and to consider joining a book discussion group that will begin in June and continue for six weeks (attendance at every session is not required). A proposed outline of topics for six weekly meetings will be shared at this Spectrum. 

Book discussion group: For folks who wish to take a deeper dive, a book discussion series focused on the book, “Aging as a Spiritual Practice: Rumination Conversation,” will be offered weekly in June and early July on Zoom.

It will not be necessary to have read the book in order to participate in the Rumination Conversation, but it will be helpful. The book will not be discussed cover to cover. Portions of the book to be explored each week will be announced a week in advance. Spiritual practices provided by Richmond will be tried each week, as well. 

People who are interested in joining the Rumination Conversation group will be able to sign up on May 31st or can email Rachel (if you don’t have Rachel’s email please reach out to Jacob in the office).

On Trinity Sunday we celebrate and explore the mystery of the divine. What might it mean to be created in the image of a triune God? We’ll also look at Jesus’ commissioning of the disciples in Matthew 28, when Jesus says he’s been given “all authority in heaven and on earth.” What is the nature of Jesus’ authority, and what does it mean for those who are called to baptize and teach in Jesus’ name? Jeffrey Frederic Paul will lead us through this week’s Hymns with music offerings from The ACC Choir and Bell Choir. Pastor Jen will preach and lead this week’s service. Elena Caruthers will serve as Liturgist and light the Prayer Candles. 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: Stories of Service
"On Sunday, people from ACC shared stories of service. Now it’s your turn! Share a story about one way you serve or volunteer in the wider community, using your Spirit-given gifts for the common good. You might share how you came to be aware of the particular gift you have that is used for this service, how you learned of the opportunity, and how this particular work of service is life-giving to you...how it lights you up, offers fulfillment, and/or connects to your faith.”


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

On this Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gifts of the Holy Spirit, given to each of us for the common good. We’ll remember the story of the early church first receiving the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. Then, we’ll hear stories of service from people in our congregation who are using their Spirit-given gifts in our wider community. 

Tim K. Murphy will accompany this week’s Hymns and provide music for this week’s Prelude and Postlude. Jeffrey Frederic Paul will lead the ACC Choir for this week’s Special Music and provide this week’s Offertory. Pastor Jen will preach and lead this week’s service. Susan Wooton will serve as Liturgist and light the Prayer Candles. Childcare will be available during the service for children ages 2 and up.

Dont’ forget to Wear Red!
All are invited and encouraged to wear red this Sunday to help us embody and celebrate the story of Pentecost! 

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

Fourth Friday Fireside Film Festival—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.

Get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and brain-busting fun at Community Trivia Night! John Chapman, host of the wildly popular 49ers Rush Podcast, 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!

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: Graduation

"It's graduation season! What do you remember about your own graduation(s)? Is there a graduation that was particularly meaningful to you?”




Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

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.

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

Yes, it is the month of graduations, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, etc. etc.

But here is something that we don’t celebrate but that may be more important than all of the above rolled into one, and it comes from a blog written by Cameron Trimble:

The Civil Rights Movement started in a moment like this. The labor movement did too. So did movements for women’s voting rights, disability rights, LGBTQ dignity, and protecting the environment. Time and again, people realized that staying silent would only make things worse.

Please take a moment to reflect on what changes, primarily driven by legislation, you have witnessed in your lifetime.  When women gained the right to vote, 1920, my own mother was a teenager.  This year, our youngest grandchild, Fiona, is learning to weld and planning on studying firefighting this summer in a special camp only for young women.  She is a teen.  

On this final Sunday of Eastertide, and the third Sunday of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we will observe PAAM Sunday, celebrating the leadership of Pacific Islander and Asian American churches and people.  As we lament the division and suffering of the world, we will remember the story of the Ascension of Christ, looking for the wisdom this ancient story carries forward for today about power and authority. We will also read some words of encouragement for the early church from 1 Peter 4 & 5 about resistance and power.

Tim K. Murphy will lead us through this week's Hymns and Special Music selections from the ACC Ensemble. Tom Dean will serve as Liturgist and Pastor Jen will lead worship and preach. 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

"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.

On May 14 we’ll host the community for a talk by Andrea Pezel of Artichokes and Aging. "Layers of Aging: Myth vs. Reality" challenges common assumptions about aging and shows that many negative outcomes are preventable with the right planning. It debunks myths around dementia, hospitalizations, falls, aging at home, and legal preparedness, emphasizing that these risks are often manageable rather than inevitable. The talk highlights practical steps like routine health screenings, medication reviews, home safety modifications, and completing legal documents. It also underscores the high cost of care and the importance of early planning. Overall, the message is that aging well requires proactive decisions rather than luck, and small actions today can greatly improve independence and quality of life.

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

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: Our Other Mothers
”Mother Earth, Mother Nature, Mother Tongue, Motherland, Mother Church…
We are people of many mothers! Share about one of your “other mothers” and how they have mothered you well.”


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

On this sixth Sunday of Eastertide we will observe "Mothering Sunday," a day to celebrate the divine feminine and the godly work of mothering, carried out by people (and animals!) of all genders in many different ways…from raising children, to caring for creatures and creation, to taking bold stands for justice and peace. In John 14, as Jesus bids his disciples farewell, he pleads with them to keep his commandments and promises to send the Spirit of truth to abide with them, to be near as they live in the love he has shown them. From Jesus’ words, along with Paul’s from Acts 17 about the God in whom “we live and move and have our being,” we will draw inspiration for the work of mothering. We'll make space for the grief that some carry on this day, but focus on the hope of abundant life we find in our abiding Mother God.

Jeffrey Frederic Paul will lead the ACC Choir with guest narrators Nick Crump and Susan Russell. Chieko Chambers and Linda Young will provide this week’s Offertory. Pastor Jen will lead this week’s service and 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: May Flowers
"It’s May, let’s talk flowers! Can you, and do you, buy yourself flowers? Do you enjoy receiving flowers as a gift? We sometimes think of flowers as feminine…why do you think that is?"



Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

A follow up to Earth Day, join us on Sunday, May 3, for a short documentary film screening. Gather in ACC’s cozy Fireside Room at 11:30 AM for a thought-provoking film designed to spark meaningful discussion and community connection. The 14 minute film tells us what happens to our used clothes when they get sent to India for recycling. It is a complex process! The film will be shown by our Creation Justice Action Team and followed by discussion.

See the latest issue of The ParishScope for more details.

On this fifth Sunday of Eastertide Rev. Barry Cammer will continue the theme of The Ways of Life by leading us in reflection about what is this abundant life of which Jesus spoke. We will celebrate the Holy Community together, connect with each other, share our community prayers, and seek God’s presence in ourselves and each other.

Tim K. Murphy will accompany this week’s Hymns and provide music for this week’s Prelude, Communion Distribution, and Postlude. Jeffrey Frederic Paul will lead the ACC Choir for this week’s Special Music and provide this week’s Offertory. Linda Young will serve as Liturgist and light the Prayer Candles. 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: Heart, Head, or Body/Gut?
It has been said that people tend to be one of three types, “Heart types,” “Head types,” and “Body/Gut types”. Each represents a center of intelligence that we naturally tend to lead from to make decisions. Which one do you think you are?

• Heart Types: You primarily act through your feelings and intuition, prioritizing empathy, emotional connection, and a positive self-image. You may struggle with shame and how others perceive you.

• Head Types: You process the world through thought, analysis, and gathering information to feel safe or secure. Your knee-jerk reaction is to be anxious or fearful of future consequences.

• Body/Gut Types: You process experiences through your instinctual gut feelings, focusing on personal autonomy, boundaries, and safety. Your typical reaction is often to get angry when things don't go as expected.


Check the latest edition of The ParishScope or Monday Links email to join this week’s meeting!

ACC CHOIR

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

BELL CHOIR

The ACC Bell Choir rehearses from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary.

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

Earth Day in Kensington

Local organizations are coming together in Kensington to celebrate Earth Day! Come enjoy hands-on activities for all ages and opportunities to learn and engage on Sunday, April 26th, at Arlington Community Church (52 Arlington Avenue) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free community event, co-hosted by ACC and Hearts Leap Kensington, will begin with a land acknowledgement by Good Guest Kensington, and will feature a petting zoo, live music for children, community art, educational materials and environmental experts. 

Event Schedule:
10:00am - Land Acknowledgement by Good Guest Kensington
10:30am - Petting Zoo by Heirloom East Bay (until 12:30pm)
11:00am - Kid's Music by Melita (until 12pm)

Tabling Organizations:
Kensington Community Council 
Kensington Library Seed Program
Good Guest Kensington 
El Cerrito Trail Trekkers 
Elders Climate Action 
Interfaith Power & Light 
Zakat Foundation
Arlington Community Church

Activities:
Community Art Project by El Cerrito Resident Artist, Susan Kuchinskas
Heirloom Farm Petting Zoo 
Children's Music by Melita 
Children's Recycled Art & Hands on Activities by Hearts Leap
Green Cleaning Supply Recipes
Blessing Tree 
Postcard Writing 
Children's Activity Books from EC Recycling

The following weekend, on Sunday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m., ACC will be showing the documentary,  "Unraveling," which tells us what happens to our used clothes when they get sent to India for recycling. It is a complex process! The film will be shown in the Fireside Room.

This event is happening in place of morning worship for ACC! Volunteers needed, please see Pastor Jen to learn how you can help!