Thoughtful Faith Community
Sunday, December 3, 2023
4:00-7:00 p.m.
This is an exciting TFC week! Our Annual River Road Chancel Choir Advent/Christmas Concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Prior to the concert, we will have our regular TFC supper and programs, including a special presentation by Rev. Dr. William Bradley Roberts: “Glimpses into Handel’s Messiah.”
The concert is sold out and we are anticipating a large turnout for TFC. Reservations are required. You are encouraged to make your supper reservation early to ensure that you have a seat. If you would like to attend the program and not eat a meal, please make a reservation and select “no meal.”
Additionally, we have adjusted the evening’s schedule: the dinner line will open at 4:45 p.m, the program will begin at 5:45 p.m., and end at 6:30 p.m. to allow time to get the Sanctuary. Those with concert tickets and TFC reservations will receive an email with extra instructions over the weekend.
Supper reservations for December 3, 2023, are required by Thursday, November 30 at 4PM, however if we reach capacity, reservations may close early.
Community Meal, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Dinner line will open at 4:45 p.m.
Meat Entrée: Parmesan Chicken; Salad Bar (V, GF); Buttered Fettuccine (V; GF available by request); Dilled Green Peas (V, GF); Garlic Bread; Chocolate Pecan Triangles (V)
$10 for adults and youth, $6 for children
Vegetarian Entrée: Stuffed Peppers (V); Salad Bar (V, GF); Buttered Fettuccine (V; GF available by request); Dilled Green Peas (V, GF); GF Bread; GF Brownie
$10 for adults and youth, $6 for children
Snack Supper: Dino Nuggets; French Fries; Apple; Chocolate Pecan Triangles
Note: does not include salad bar
$10 for adults, $6 for youth and children
Reservations are required by 4PM on Thursday, November 30, 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
4:00-4:35 p.m: River Road Camerata
4:35-5:15 p.m.: Youth Choir (6th-12th grades)
4:45-5:15 p.m.: 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
6:00-7:30 p.m.: Program
River Road Camerata, 4:00-4:35 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, 4:35-5:15 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
Rev. Dr. William Bradley Roberts presenting “Glimpses into Handel’s Messiah,” 5:45-6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Enjoy special insights, from a knowledgeable presenter, that will contribute to a more thoughtful experience in the musical presentation that follows.