Thoughtful Faith Community
Sunday, October 8, 2023
4:00-7:00 p.m.
We have a fun program this week led by young adults, Emma Phelps and Matt Rooney, discussing Taylor Swift and how she has fostered a deep sense of community among many generations and cultures. Leaning into the joy that Taylor Swift creates with her fanbase, we invite you to come dressed as your favorite “Era” or album OR in bright colors for the program. For more details, you can reach out to Beth Bailey.
Supper reservations for October 8, 2023, are required by Thursday, October 5 at 4PM. Childcare is provided for newborns through pre-k (3-year-olds). Please make a reservation by emailing sandyrooney@riverroad.church. Visit our TFC page see catch up on our announcements over the summer.
Community Meal, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Meat Entrée: Mexican Lasagna; Salad Bar (V, GF); Cole Slaw (V, GF); Black Beans (V, GF); Corn Muffins; Tres Leches Cake (V)
$10 for adults and youth, $6 for children
Vegetarian & Gluten Free Entrée: Meatless Mexican Lasagna; Salad Bar (V, GF); Cole Slaw (V, GF); Black Beans (V, GF); GF Corn Muffins; Tres Leches Cake (V)
$10 for adults and youth, $6 for children
Snack Supper: Tacos; Mexican Rice; Tres Leches Cake (V)
Note: does not include salad bar
Hot dog available by request when going through the supper line
$10 for adults, $6 for youth and children
Reservations are required by 4PM on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Click the button above to make your supper reservation—a Google form will open in a new window. Please select the meal choice for each member of your family. You must click Submit at the bottom of the form to submit your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email for your reservation.
While extra meals will not be available, TFC is still open to everyone. You can join just for the program, or you can bring your own meal. If you are planning to attend, we do ask for you to sign up and select “No Meal,” so we can still plan for tables and chairs.
Payments are collected at the main Fellowship Hall entrance. Cash, checks, or credit cards are accepted.
Chef Stan Barnett
RRCB started working with Chef Stan in October 2022. From TFC suppers to River Road Preschool events to outside organizations using RRCB’s facilities, Stan has been a great addition to RRCB’s meal offerings.
Stan is a Richmond native and a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College. He has been catering for over 40 years. In 1989 he opened The Hill Cafe for a very diverse and welcoming community, and after 11 years of service is the former Director of Kitchen Ministries for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Stan is available for catering your events outside of the church, please feel free to inquire with him. Contact the Church Office for his contact information.
Kitchen Volunteers
A strong team of volunteers will be essential to making TFC a welcoming and enjoyable gathering for the church. We need some volunteers to pitch in and assist Sunday evenings. We have money collectors in place, but ideally, we’d like to have 4 teams of 3-4 folks who can assist the chef with the set up and clean up on a regular rotating basis. It is roughly a two-hour time commitment, 4:30-7:00 p.m. (probably earlier, like 6:30). If you volunteer, your meal is covered by the church. Click the button below to sign up on Sign Up Genius.
Schedule
4:00-4:45 p.m: River Road Camerata
4:45-5:15 p.m.: Youth Choir (6th-12th grades), Jubilate Choir (2nd-5th grades), and Carol Choir (age 4-1st grade)
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Community Meal and Chancel Ringers Rehearsal
5:45-7:00 p.m.: Youth Group and Children’s Rec & Missions
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Adult Program/Missions
Childcare is provided for newborns through pre-k (3-year-olds).
Please make a reservation by emailing sandyrooney@riverroad.church.
River Road Camerata, 4:00-4:45 p.m., Youth Rehearsal Room
River Road Camerata is a by-invitation youth choir focusing on more challenging choral pieces.
Choir Director: Dr. Bob Gallagher
Youth Choir, 4:45-5:15 p.m., Youth Rehearsal Room
Youth Choir is for all youth in grades 6-12.
Choir Directors: Bob Gallagher & Lauren Maho
Jubilate Choir, 4:45-5:15 p.m., Main Rehearsal Room
Jubilate Choir is for all children in grades 2-5.
Choir Director: Suzanne McClain
Carol Choir, 4:45-5:15 p.m., UC #232
Carol Choir is for children age 4 through grade 1 (preschoolers should turn 4 by 9/30/23).
Choir Director: Mary Langston
Chancel Ringers, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Bell Room
Chancel Ringers is RRCB’s adult handbell choir.
Choir Director: Chuck Todd
Contact Dr. Bob Gallagher (bobgallagher@riverroad.church), Minister of Music, with any questions about our children and youth choirs.
Youth Group, 5:45-7:00 p.m., Youth Area
Children’s Rec & Missions, 5:45-7:00 p.m., CA #122
The Eras Tour (RRCB’s Version): What Taylor Swift Can Teach Us About Community, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Join RRCB young adults, Emma Phelps and Matt Rooney, for a fun night learning about and discussing Taylor Swift and how she has fostered a deep sense of community among many generations and cultures. Leaning into the joy that Taylor Swift creates with her fanbase, we invite you to come dressed as your favorite “Era” or album OR in bright colors for the program. For more details, you can reach out to Beth Bailey.
