4Jan
Dates with a Purpose
Saturday at 4:45 PM
Counseling & Congregational Care Ministers
Counseling is available to those in our congregation who are going through a spiritual and/or life changing event or crisis. Counseling involves a caring relationship in which one person seeks to help another deal more effectively with the stresses of life. At Arcola Church we have a group of wonderful Congregational Care Ministers and a counselor, Molly Riedel, that will be glad to talk with you. Contact Pastor Chris Riedel or the Director of Care, Molly Riedel, for more information and to connect with a Congregational Care Minister.
Support Groups and Marriage Ministry
Support Groups
You can find assistance and community during many of life's circumstances through our support groups. We regularly offer mental health, Parents of Young Adults (Launch), grief, illness, caregiver, widow/widower, Divorce Recovery, and other groups, held in person and online. See upcoming meetings and events for these groups below! We also support an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter; go to AAVirginia.org to find a meeting.
26Dec
AA Meeting
Thursday at 8:00 PM
2Jan
Al-Anon
Thursday at 7:00 PM
8Jan
Arcola NAMI Family Support Group
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
22Jan
Memory Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
5Feb
Arcola NAMI Family Support Group
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
26Feb
Memory Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Marriage Ministry
Our Marriage Ministry is invested in helping you grow in Godly relationship with your spouse through intentional date nights at Dates with a Purpose, The Monthly Spark articles with resources to foster conversation, and more. Find marriage/relationship focused events below!
Living Well Health & Wellness Series
Living Well as a disciple of Jesus means caring for your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the year, our Health & Wellness Team brings in speakers to help us do just that, in intentional ways.
Upcoming Living Well Presentations
Angels on Call
Angels on Call (AOC) provides short-term or emergency meals for our Arcola Church families in crisis. If you or your family need help, or you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please contact Molly Riedel, Director of Care.
Card & Sewing Ministries
Card Ministry
Our card ministry sends handwritten notes to those in need of encouragement. To become a member of the Words of Care team, please click on the image to contact Molly Riedel, Director of Care.
Prayer Cloths
Prayer cloths are handmade, pocket-size squares, which serve as a tangible reminder of God's love for you. You can find them in the church lobbies - take one for yourself or to give to a friend in need of comfort. If you'd like to join the team that makes them, click on the image above to contact Sherry Cosby.
Baby Blankets
Baby blankets are handmade by talented people in our congregation to welcome the newest little members of our community. If you would like to join this team or tell us about a new baby, please click on the image to contact Molly Riedel.
Prayers & Squares
A prayer quilt is a quilt that is made with love and tied with prayers. Each knot tied into the quilt represents a prayer that is offered specifically for someone in need of those prayers. The Prayers & Squares team is resuming in-person meetings this fall. If you're looking for a prayer quilt, please fill out the form below. This ministry is led by Cheryl Hershey and new members are always welcome!
