Announcements
FaithLink February 22: Selma
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery. What happened leading up to and during the march? What role did it play in the Civil Rights Movement? How does remembering the march inspire our ongoing work for peace, equality, and human...
Church Closed Tuesday, February 17, 2015
The Church Office is closed and all activities are cancelled on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 due to inclement weather.
FaithLink February 15: Charlie Hebdo
The horrific terrorist attack that killed 12 people at the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo inspired widespread demonstrations. What are the underlying ideologies of these demonstrations? How can Christian faith guide us as we seek peace in the midst of sharp...
Volunteer Opportunity: Teller
Tellers Needed Sundays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. First Sundays - 1 teller Third Sundays - 2 tellers The Tellers Committee is in need of a teller for the fourth Sunday of the month and two tellers on the fifth Sundays (four times a year) to count money after church. Counting...
The Endowment Board Wants Your Ideas!
The River Road Church Endowment Fund was established in 1967 “to support or benefit the programs of River Road Church...through direct grants to the Church and grants to the programs and causes the Church supports...” The Endowment Board meets regularly to consider...
Easter Lilies
Purchase Easter lilies in honor or in memory of loved ones by March 15.
FaithLink February 8: Miracles
Seven-year-old Sailor Gutzler survived a plane crash that killed four members of her family. Rescuers and doctors called her survival a miracle. Do we still believe in miracles? What do miracles tell us about God, our faith, and our ministry? FaithLink is a Sunday...
Think on These Things
Following the Apostle Paul’s admonition to “think on these things” (Whatever is noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable and praiseworthy), the Board of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation is initiating a new “Think on These Things” discussion group that will...
Church Pictorial Directory
Click for more details and to schedule your appointment April 20-21.
Lenten Devotions and Creative Expressions
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FaithLink February 1: Conversation as Ministry
Conversation is often referred to as a “lost art” in this digital age. What defines a good conversation, and how can we improve our discussion and listening skills? How can Christians use conversation as a form of ministry and as a spiritual discipline? FaithLink is a...
FaithLink January 25: Payday Lending
Payday lenders are frequently regarded as predatory for their loan practices. What is predatory lending? Who is most vulnerable to this kind of lending? How can the church raise awareness about and address the practice of predatory lending? FaithLink is a Sunday...
FaithLink January 18: Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
Purchasing meat, poultry, and eggs presents several dilemmas for shoppers. What are the concerns? How does faith help us navigate our food choices? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:30 a.m. in LC #104. Sheryl Johnson is leading the class. Topics for...
2014 Contribution Statements
Your 2014 contribution statement has been mailed. Please be sure to open your statement when it arrives to ensure that all of your contributions are represented in the appropriate accounts (annual pledge, Rejoice & Give Thanks, Fellowship Fund, etc.). If you have...
American Legion Luncheon and Program
Saturday, January 17 10:30 a.m., Chapel Hall The American Legion group that meets monthly at RRCB is holding a program with a light lunch that all RRCB veterans are invited to attend. Lunch: $5 per person Speaker: James Howard, spinal cord injury veteran More...
Notice of Regular Church Business Meeting – January 28, 2015
Notice of Regular Church Business Meeting and Proposed Amendment to Church By-laws to be Considered Please be advised that a regular church business meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. Among the items...
Volunteer Opportunity: Wednesday Night Dinner Servers
The Kitchen Committee is in need of servers for the church dinners. The serving team arrives around 5:00 p.m. and finishes about 6:30 p.m. Volunteers serve dinner or scrape and stack dishes. Please contact Wyatt Heisler (804-741-9320) if you have any questions and...
Access ACS: The Church’s Online Database
Have you been on the church’s website and noticed “Member Login” at the top? If you have clicked it out of curiosity, you may have found yourself perplexed at the screen that comes up asking for a username and password. Perhaps you shrugged it off, thinking it must...
FaithLink January 11: Race and Excessive Police Force
The deaths of unarmed African American males continue to raise questions about race and the use of excessive force by police. How do we have meaningful conversation when opinions are so polarized in the wake of these high-profile incidents? How can our Christian...
CARITAS February 21-28
Find out how you can help as we host 40 women.
Christmas Decorations Take Down – Thank You
Our church Christmas decorations were taken down December 29 by many volunteers who shared their time and talents. We would like to say thank you to the following people who were a part of this special time: Margaret Almond Sandra Carter George Davis Brian & Anne...
FaithLink: January 4
Topic for January 4, 2015: Celebrating Epiphany On January 6, many Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany. What is Epiphany, and what is its history? How can Christians today find meaning in the celebration of Epiphany? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that...
Think on These Things
Following the Apostle Paul’s admonition to “think on these things” (Whatever is noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable and praiseworthy), the Board of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation is initiating a new “Think on These Things” discussion group that will...
FaithLink: Attending Review and Renew: An Intergenerational Gathering
Topic for December 28, 2014 FaithLink will attend the Review and Renew: An Intergenerational Gathering beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:30 a.m. in LC #104. Sheryl Johnson is leading the class. Topics for...
Fall Missions Offerings and Collections
In November we sent 52 Thanksgiving Boxes to Oregon Hill Baptist Center for our annual collection. We also collected a special food offering for our Micah school, Oak Grove Elementary, since their weekly food supplement would not be provided during the Christmas...
FaithLink: No Class
Topic for December 21, 2014 FaithLink will not meet on Sunday, December 21. The class will reconvene on January 4, 2015. FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:30 a.m. in LC #104. Sheryl Johnson is leading the class. Topics for each session will be...
Christmas Decorations – Thank You
Our church was decorated for Christmas on December 5 and December 12 by many volunteers who shared their time and talents. We would like to say thank you to the following people who were a part of this special time: Margaret Almond Miller Alvis Nancy Anderson Ann...
Church Christmas Decorations Take Down
Monday, December 29, 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help dismantle the decorations after Christmas. If you're available, please contact Margaret Almond (804-282-3235) or Julia Tyler (804-730- 4243).
2014 Contributions
If you are planning to make a payment on your 2014 pledge, we must receive it in the Church Office by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31 or it must be postmarked by December 31 to be counted on your 2014 pledge to the Church. Anything received after the above dates...
FaithLink: Feeding People Who Are Homeless
Topic for December 14, 2014 A legal conflict over a public feeding program in Florida raises questions about our society’s responses to homelessness. What legal and moral considerations must we weigh when helping those who are homeless? How does our faith guide our...
Season of Prayer for Global Missions and Christmas Offering
December 1-31 “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” - Isaiah 58:10 The 2014-2015 CBF Offering for Global Missions Emphasis is...
Church Voicemail Down
We are currently experiences difficulties with the voicemail system in the church office. Due to these issues, we are not able to retrieve messages in a timely manner. We appreciate your patience as we work through this and find a solution. In the mean time, there are...
Spring 2015 Wednesday Night Dinner Reservations
Sign up to have a Standing Reservation for Wednesday Night Dinners. Click for more information.
Resources for Parents to Help with the Season of Advent
What a wonderful time we had at our ADVENT-ure lunch - for children and families for a time of fellowship and learning more about this season of preparation we call Advent. We had over 80 people to attend. Many, many thanks to all the folks who helped to make our time...
FaithLink: Advent and Growing in Faith
Topic for December 7, 2014 While we are currently in the church season of Advent, many Christians overlook opportunities to learn from and celebrate the season because we are busily preparing for Christmas celebrations. What is Advent? What can we learn by paying...
2014 Advent Devotions Coming Soon!
A new devotion everyday from the first Sunday of Advent through Christmas. Written by lay persons and ministers of River Road Church.
FaithLink: Diabetes
Topic for November 30, 2014 November is American Diabetes Month. What is diabetes? How does it affect people who live with and manage the disease on a daily basis? How can the faith community be more informed about diabetes and support those living with it? FaithLink...
FaithLink: Left Behind, the Rapture, and God’s Plan for Creation
Topic for November 23, 2014 The film Left Behind has renewed interest in the rapture and end-times theology. What are the key ideas of this theology? How does Christian faith inform our understanding of God’s plan for the renewal and ful- fillment of creation?...
Volunteer Opportunity: Teller
First Sunday Teller Needed Sundays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. The Tellers Committee is in need of a teller for the first Sunday of the month to count money after church. Counting usually takes 45 minutes to one hour. The Deacons supply snacks from the coffee receptions. No...
Board of Administration Monthly Email
To keep the membership informed of its efforts on behalf of the congregation, beginning January 2015, the Board of Administration will provide PDF copies of approved minutes to those members opting in to this email communication. To opt in, please fill out the form by...