Thoughtful Faith Community
TFC
On Sunday evenings, our congregation comes together for Thoughtful Faith Community.
We share a meal and prayer time and participate in a variety of activities for all ages. TFC is a wonderful opportunity for not only spiritual growth, but also for getting to know one another and developing friendship.
All are welcome!
Meal
Thoughtful Faith Community is a time for our congregation to come together to share a meal and spend time with one another on Sunday evenings, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Announcements, birthdays and anniversaries, and prayer concerns are shared during this time.
Supper menus and weekly programs are published weekly on Sundays at 9AM.
Reservations are required by 4PM on Thursday.
Click the button above to learn more about making your supper reservation—reservations are made through a Google form.
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.
Menus typically include a meat or vegetarian entrée, with salad bar, sides, and dessert, and new for the fall, there will be a snack supper option geared toward children and youth (salad bar not included). Additionally, a hot dog will be available each week.
Option #1
Meat entrée, salad bar, sides, dessert
$10 for adults and youth
$6 for children
Option #2
Vegetarian entrée, salad bar, sides, dessert
$10 for adults and youth
$6 for children
Option #3
Snack supper (or hot dog), sides, dessert
Note: does not include salad bar
$10 for adults
$6 for youth and children
Chef Stan Barnett
RRCB has worked with Chef Stan since 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.
Chef Stan Barnett
RRCB has worked with Chef Stan since 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 more than 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 events outside of the church, and his contact information can be requested from the Church Office.
Kitchen Volunteers
A strong team of volunteers is essential to making TFC a welcoming and enjoyable gathering for the church. We need volunteers to assist Sunday evenings.
Kitchen Volunteers
A strong team of volunteers is essential to making TFC a welcoming and enjoyable gathering for the church. We need volunteers to assist Sunday evenings. We have money collectors in place, but ideally, we need 4 teams of 3 to 4 people who can assist the chef with the set up and clean up on a regular rotating basis.
Volunteers are scheduled for 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., but are often done by 6:30 p.m. The church covers the cost of the meal for the evening’s volunteers. 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)
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
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Program
Choirs
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 who are age 4 by 9/30/23).
Choir Director: Mary Langston
Youth
Youth Group
5:45-7:00 p.m., Youth Area
The Youth Group will gather weekly for devotion, Bible study, games, and missions.
Handbells
Chancel Ringers, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Bell Room
Chancel Ringers is RRCB’s adult handbell choir.
Choir Director: Chuck Todd
Adults
Adult Program & Missions
6:00-7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Weekly programs are designed for adults, and vary from Bible studies to congregation-led presentations.
Children
Children’s Rec & Missions
5:45-7:00 p.m., CA #122
Children age 4 through 5th grade will gather weekly for missions and recreation. For missions, children will use Pathlight, a missions curriculum provided by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).
Choirs
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Youth
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Handbells
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Adults
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Children
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This Week's Programming
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