Thoughtful Faith Community
Sunday, September 24, 2023
4:00-7:00 p.m.

Even though our first TFC night is tonight (September 17), supper reservations for September 24 are now open! Scroll down this page to learn more about the programs offered this week and make your supper reservation. This week, children, youth, and adults will stay together for the program.

Supper reservations are required by Thursday, September 21 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

Vegetarian Entrée: Penne Puttanesca (V); Caesar Salad (V, GF); Italian String Beans (GF); Garlic Bread; Ice Cream Sundae Bar
$10 for adults and youth, $6 for children

Gluten Free Entrée: Gluten Free Penne Puttanesca (V, GF); Caesar Salad (V, GF); Italian String Beans (GF); Garlic Bread; Ice Cream Sundae Bar
$10 for adults and youth, $6 for children

Snack Supper: Spaghetti with Marinara; Italian String Beans (GF); Garlic Bread; Ice Cream Sundae Bar
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, September 21, 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.

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.

Community Program: Youth & Children: How I Spent My Summer Vacation, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Children (4 and up), youth, and adults will remain together for the program. Childcare available for children 3 and younger.