The ParishScope
News & Events from
Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA
Called to be stewards of creation & to build a just society based upon the inspiration of our faith
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September 22, 2019 | Issue: 390
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*Friday September 27 @ 4:45 PM
Theology on Tap
Join Rev. Nate every fourth Friday evening. Over a beer or soda, we'll talk about a topic related to current events, pop culture, or the life of faith. Next meeting: Friday, September 27, starting at 4:45 pm. Location: The Junket, 235 El Cerrito Plaza, right near Trader Joes. Topic: Free Will vs. Predestination. Have you ever wondered how theologians reconcile human freedom and agency with God’s omnipotence? We’ll talk about moments in our own lives when we’ve felt a sense of God’s hand guiding us, and other moments where we’ve wished for some more guidance! And we’ll review some of the old arguments in favor of and against the idea of free will.
**Sunday September 29 @ 11:30 AM
Book Discussion:
A Global Warming Primer
- Chapter 2
A Global Warming Primer
is written by Jeffrey Bennett, who will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, November 5. In Chapter 2, Bennett explores “The Skeptic Debate,” running through four specific claims that global warming skeptics offer, and offering his rebuttals. Come to learn and share your ideas.
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Helpers Wanted for the Parade, Picnic, and Animal Blessing
Sunday October 13, 12-3pm
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Kensington Community Council and ACC are partnering to create a great event for the whole family. We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, food preparation at church, ticket sales, clean-up,etc… Please let Jaima Roberts (
jaima1@aol.com
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know if you are available to help.
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Worldwide Communion Sunday
October 6, 2019
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Help needed,
Do you have grapevines in your yard or access to some and/or you would be willing to donate grapes for WWCS. If so, please call Anita Baker ASAP.
apbaker189nyc@yahoo.com
(510) 527-4744
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Rev. Nate serves on the board of the Center for the Arts and Religion (CARe) at the
GTU
, and he welcomes the ACC community to two literary events he is hosting at the CARe Art Gallery this month.
On
Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 pm
, Nate is hosting a poetry reading in conversation with the gallery’s new show on “Sacred Texts.” Esteemed poets Katie Peterson, Atsuro Riley, Derrick Austin, and Chiyuma Elliott will join Nate in reading from their work.
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“The Beauty of Community"
September 15, 2019 Sermon: Rev Nate Klug
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Today, we took a moment to celebrate the students and teachers in our midst…Everyone involved in the holy work of education.
You might know, the word “education” comes from two Latin words.
“E,” which means “out,” or “away from.”
And “Duco,” which means “to lead.”
When you put them together, literally they mean this: “to lead out,” or “to lead away from.”
Which suggests that education…all kinds of education… is about being led out.
Led out of our preconceptions and prejudices.
Led out of that small dorm room of the self, where we would rather go and hole up sometimes.
Led out, and shown that, actually, we can go farther, we can do more, than we thought we could.
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