Arcadia Congregational Church

2607 South Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, California 91006
Telephone: (626) 447-8053 Fax:(626) 447-5899 Email: accjc@pacbell.net

Mission Statement: We are a church with an open table inviting all who want to follow Jesus Christ's message of love and service to join us for worship. We are an affirming community centered on a loving God and open to all denominations and people.

"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, and thy neighbor as thyself."

Church Service	10:00 a.m.	Sunday
Adult Sunday School	9:00 a.m.	Sunday
Children's Sunday School	10:30 a.m.	Sunday
Weekly Bible Study	3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.	Tuesday Wednesday

The Adventurers: This is a group open to all ages and physical abilities. Trips are prearranged once per month to such places as: Huntington Library; J. Paul Getty Museum; Long Beach Aquarium; Descanso Gardens; current films; plays and events that peek your interest.

"Bring-A-Friend" Sunday will be on September 21. We take this opportunity to share our church with others. There will be a potluck in our Fireside Room following the worship service. Everyone is invited. You don't have to be a member of Arcadia Congregational Church. You are all friends.

Our monthly prayer circle will meet September 28, in the evening in the Fireside Room a 6 PM. All who wish to deepen their prayer lives are welcome to attend. We will pray for our families, friends and the world.

Our Adult Bible Study will begin in the fall with an 11-part series. This new series will be dealing with the most controversial book of the Bible, The Book of Revelations. It will begin on Tuesday, September 9 at 3 PM and repeated again on Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM. All are welcome to join and explore the history, authorship, and impact of this very misunderstood book.

Sunday School: Our program is a Bible based program that utilizes crafts, music, stories and scripture and teaches young people about their Christian faith. The Youth Group at Arcadia Congregational Church is affiliated with Camp Pilgrim Pines, Yucaipa, CA. Our Sunday schedule begins with prayer and is followed by our welcoming and sharing time. The classes then disperse with their teachers to their meeting places. The youth classes meet with Catherine. Stefanie is our nursery school teacher.

Praise Exalters: The Choir is open to all people who share the love of music and want to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Rehearsals for Sunday Services begin at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday. Singers are needed.

A bridal consultant is available on the church campus to help plan the wedding of your dreams. Our facilities include a modern sanctuary that seats up to 350 people and a 70 foot center aisle. We have a beautiful tree shaded garden and a historic mansion called Prince Erik Hall. Weddings may be held in the church or garden. The garden will hold up to 500 people, plus. We also have garden and hall receptions. Prince Erik Hall will seat up to 100 people. The garden will seat up to 500.

Our weddings and receptions are opened to all denominations and people. Guest ministers are welcome. An organ and piano are available as well as taped music. The church is conveniently located between two major freeways, and has ample private parking. We have beautiful park like facilities, and our open style sanctuary makes an impressive spot for that all-important day. Consult the church office for our pricing schedule at 626-447-8053.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Our Christian Education is a service by the Arcadia Congregational Church for our children and their families. The Christian Education program consists of nursery care, Sunday school and youth programs. We have a staff of full-time and part-time volunteers serving diligently and faithfully to fulfill the will of our Lord, Jesus, "to bring the children to Him, and He will bless them." Our Christian Education program utilizes "Seasons of the Spirit" Sunday School Curriculum. We have a library of children's Bible story videos programs We also have a CD Music System to enhance our children's worship.

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CODA	8:00 p.m.	Wednesday
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Champion Youths	5:30 p.m.	Monday