Thoughtful Faith Community (TFC) Spring 2020 Programs
Wednesdays, January 8-May 20, 2020

Wednesday Schedule:

  • 4:30-5:15: River Road Camerata
  • 5:15-6:15: Wednesday Night Dinner
  • 5:45-6:15: TFC-Kids
  • 6:00-7:00: TFC-Youth
  • 6:15-7:00: Children’s Choirs
  • 6:15-7:00: TFC-Adults

Spring 2020

Our TFC programs for the Spring 2020 semester are now available. TFC-Youth will continue to meet weekly with Marnie for Games & Dessert. TFC-Kids includes weekly choir rehearsal, as well as Missions and Games & Snacks. TFC-Adults programs range in Bible study opportunities, missions focus, and more. Highlights include: Psalms with Bert Browning, the “Grace of Les Mis” with Roy Terry and Andrew Terry, LUCHA Ministries with Greg and Sue Smith, and CARITAS with Tiffany Terry.

The season will kick off with two churchwide opportunities. On January 8, all ages will gather in the Fellowship Hall for TFC-Churchwide: Epiphany Celebration. We will celebrate the coming of the Magi and focus on their following the star that revealed the location where the baby and family were found. On January 15, all ages will gather for TFC-Multigenerational: MLK. Be challenged and inspired by the faith and peaceful presence of Martin Luther King, Jr. TFC-Adults will be led by Ed Pruden, TFC-Youth will be led by Marnie Fisher-Ingram, and TFC-Kids will be led by Sandy Rooney.

A full list of programs can be found below.
(programs are subject to change)

Programs, dinner reservations, and details are posted on the church website at 4PM the Wednesday (week) before.

What is TFC?

Thoughtful Faith Community (TFC) is a time for our congregation to come together for fellowship and education. 

The schedule has been aligned the schedule to allow children, youth, and adults to participate more fully, allowing Wednesday nights to be a time of fellowship and faith formation for the whole family.

What are TFC-Churchwide and TFC-Multigenerational programs?

TFC-Churchwide is an opportunity for all ages to gather together to learn and celebrate. While TFC-Multigenerational provides opportunities for all ages to learn about the same topic, but in their age groups (adults, youth, and kids).

TFC-Adults Spring 2020 Program Schedule

January 1: No TFC
January 8: TFC-Churchwide: Epiphany Celebration
January 15: TFC-Multigenerational: MLK with Ed Pruden
January 22: Acts of Faith Overview with Hannah Miller
January 29: Psalms Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bert Browning
February 5: Psalms Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bert Browning
February 12: Psalms Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bert Browning
February 19: Psalms Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bert Browning
February 26: Ash Wednesday Service
March 4: The “Grace of Les Mis” with Roy Terry and Andrew Terry
March 11: The “Grace of Les Mis” with Roy Terry and Andrew Terry
March 18: The “Grace of Les Mis” with Roy Terry and Andrew Terry
March 25: The “Grace of Les Mis” with Roy Terry and Andrew Terry
April 1: The “Grace of Les Mis” with Roy Terry and Andrew Terry
April 8: No TFC – Spring Break
Thurs. April 9: Maundy Thursday Service
April 15: “Loving what God Loves”
April 22: An Alkulana Alumni Celebration
April 29: LUCHA Ministries with Greg and Sue Smith
May 6: CARITAS with Tiffany Terry
May 13: TBA
May 20: Educator Recognition Evening

TFC-Youth Spring 2020 Program Schedule

January 1: No TFC
January 8: TFC-Churchwide: Epiphany Celebration
January 15: TFC-Multigenerational: MLK with Marnie Fisher-Ingram
January 22: Games & Dessert
January 29: Games & Dessert
February 5: Games & Dessert
February 12: Games & Dessert
February 19: Games & Dessert
February 26: Ash Wednesday Service
March 4: Games & Dessert
March 11: Games & Dessert
March 18: Games & Dessert
March 25: Games & Dessert
April 1: Games & Dessert
April 8: No TFC – Spring Break
Thurs. April 9: Maundy Thursday Service
April 15: Games & Dessert
April 22: Games & Dessert
April 29: Games & Dessert
May 6: Games & Dessert
May 13: Games & Dessert
May 20: Educator Recognition Evening

TFC-Kids Spring 2020 Program Schedule

January 1: No TFC
January 8: TFC-Churchwide: Epiphany Celebration
January 15: TFC-Multigenerational: MLK with Sandy Rooney
January 22: Missions Education
January 29: Missions Education
February 5: Games & Snacks
February 12: Missions Education
February 19: Missions Education
February 26: Ash Wednesday Activity & Service
March 4: Games & Snacks
March 11: Missions Education
March 18: Missions Education
March 25: Games & Snacks
April 1: Missions Education
April 8: No TFC – Spring Break
Thurs. April 9: Maundy Thursday Service
April 15: Missions Education
April 22: Games & Snacks
April 29: Missions Education
May 6: Missions Education
May 13: Games & Snacks
May 20: Games & Snacks

Wednesday Night Dinner

As a church family, a meal is served around tables in the Fellowship Hall. During this time of fellowship, announcements, birthdays and anniversaries, and prayer concerns are shared.

Dinners are being prepared by Christopher Ahart and Madelyn Albright. The dinner menu includes meat, vegetarian, and children’s entrées, along with a variety of sides including a salad bar, vegetables, and dessert.

Reservations are required by 11AM on Mondays before the dinner. You may make your reservation by contacting the church office or filling out the form online.

  • Adults & Youth – $9/person
  • Children (each) – $5/person
  • Family Max – $25/family

How do I make my dinner reservation?

Dinner reservations are required each week, and we ask that you make your reservation by 11AM on Monday morning.

You can make your reservation by calling the church office or you may fill out the form on the church website. When making you’re reservation, you will have the option to select your entrée: meat, vegetarian, or kids.

Dinner reservations are available beginning at 4PM the Wednesday (week) before.

Pre-paid Standing Reservations

The pre-paid reservation provides a 10% discount from the normal individual prices, while the Family Max reservation already includes a discount for families.

The deadline to sign-up and pre-pay is anytime before the first dinner on January 8, 2020. To make your standing reservation, please call the Church Office (804-288-1131) and mail your payment, or make your reservation and pay online.

  • Adults & Youth (each) – $154/19 weeks
  • Children (each) – $86/19 weeks
  • Family Max – $475/19 weeks