Mission Trips
As a church, we spend time each year in places outside of Northern Virginia, sharing God's love and being in service to others.
Rio Bravo, Mexico
Serve the Community in Mexico
In December 2025, Arcola Church is sending a volunteer team of youth and adults - affectionately referred to as the “Blockheads” - to Rio Bravo, Mexico, to continue the partnership we've had with this community for over 20 years. We will be building more cafeterias for a local schools in Rio bravo Mexico. Those in ninth grade and up are encouraged to sign up. Trip dates are December 27 - January 1, 2025/26, and is open to youth and adults ages 9th grade and up. Earn 50 service hours by participating. Total cost of the trip is $900, which includes a really cool t-shirt, food, and lodging at the LARC apartments.
Scholarships are available to individuals and families who can demonstrate economic hardship.
Registration will open at a later date.
Summer Mission Trip
Carolina Cross Connection Youth Mission Trip
Youth in 7th through 12th grades are invited to participate in a mission trip to western North Carolina. We are partnering with Cross Connection to meet a variety of people, learn new skills, worship with friends, and other experiences you will never forget. You will be impacting people’s lives for the Gospel and learning along the way. If you are interested in this trip, please contact Audra Weisberg.