Advent & Christmas at River Road

Advent & Christmas

This time during the church year, leading up to Christmas, is the season of Advent.

It is four weeks long and provides an opportunity across the weeks to reflect on the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, represented each week in worship with the lighting of a candle. On Christmas Eve, we then light the Christ candle, remembering the moment that God came among, when Jesus was born.

Throughout this season we wait with expectancy the coming of the Christ child and celebrate that God is ever coming among us as we live for God. We also hope in the fulfillment of God’s salvation when all is redeemed and set right through Christ.

Please join us as we more through this season towards Christmas.

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Sunday Services

All Sunday worship services are held in the Sanctuary and broadcast live on River Road Church’s YouTube Channel.

The First Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship & Holy Communion

Sunday, December 1, 2024

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The First Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship & Holy Communion
Sunday, December 1, 2024
9:45 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Sanctuary and rrcb.org/live
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Glaze: A Word of Hope
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Music by the River Road Chancel Choir

The Second Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship

Sunday, December 8, 2024

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The Second Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship
Sunday, December 8, 2024
9:45 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Sanctuary and rrcb.org/live
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Glaze: A Word of Peace
Luke 3:1-6
Music by the River Road Chancel Choir & Youth Choir

The Third Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship

Sunday, December 15, 2024

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The Third Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship
Sunday, December 15, 2024
9:45 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Sanctuary and rrcb.org/live
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Glaze: A Word of Joy
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7
Music by the River Road Chancel Choir

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship

Sunday, December 22, 2024

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Service of Worship
Sunday, December 22, 2024
9:45 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Sanctuary and rrcb.org/live
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Glaze: A Word of Love
Luke 1:39-55
Music by the River Road Chancel Choir

The First Sunday After Christmas

Service of Worship

Sunday, December 29, 2024

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The First Sunday After Christmas

Service of Worship
Sunday, December 29, 2024
11:00 a.m., Sanctuary and rrcb.org/live
Sermon by TBA
Scripture lessons TBA
Music by the River Road Chancel Choir

No Sunday School

Epiphany Sunday

Service of Worship & Holy Communion

Sunday, January 5, 2025

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Epiphany Sunday/Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Service of Worship & Holy Communion
Sunday, January 5, 2025
9:45 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Sanctuary and rrcb.org/live
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Glaze
Scripture lessons TBA
Music by the River Road Chancel Choir

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve…what a special time in the life of our church.

Please join us on this holiest of nights, as we offer our worship to the Christ Child, whose birth we celebrate.

Nativity Service of Lessons and Carols

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
4:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Worship Bulletin

Join us for our annual Nativity Service of Lessons and Carols. This service tells the Christmas story through lessons and song, and is led by our children, youth, and young adults. Children of all ages are invited to attend this service to hear the Christmas Story.

We will collect a monetary offering for Welborne UMC Community Food Pantry. Special offering envelopes will be provided at the service. During the service, children and families will have the opportunity to bring the offering envelopes to the altar.

If you prefer to bring non-perishable goods, there will be boxes in the Narthex (foyer at the back of the Sanctuary).  Please do not wrap these items. Newly purchased items preferred; we kindly ask that you check the expiration dates as expired items will not be donated. Check the Welborne Community Food Pantry Facebook page for their most-needed items.

Service of Candlelight & Holy Communion

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
9:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Join us for our traditional Christmas Eve Service of Candlelight and Holy Communion.

This service will be broadcast live on our YouTube Channel and at rrcb.org/watch-online. Prelude music begins at 8:30 p.m.

E. Carl Freeman Concert Series

At River Road Church

Join us for our Annual Advent/Christmas concert and A King’s Singers Christmas Concert.

Tickets are on sale now.

Service of Lessons & Carols

River Road Chancel Choir and Camerata
for Advent & Christmas

December 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

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Service of Lessons & Carols

River Road Chancel Choir and Camerata
for Advent & Christmas

December 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Free Tickets
This event is likely to sell out

Vienna Boys Choir

hosted by Virginia Arts Festival

December 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

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Vienna Boys Choir

hosted by Virginia Arts Festival

December 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are required and sold via Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Tickets are $45-60 per person.

Tickets On Sale

Thoughtful Faith Community

Sundays at RRCB

On Sundays, our congregation comes together for Thoughtful Faith Community. We share a time of fellowship and prayer, 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!

Advent-ure Lunch

December 1, 2024

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12:15-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

A creative lunch for everyone. If you wish to make an Advent wreath for your home or just watch others do this, you are welcome to enjoy the fellowship over the table together. Sign up to be present for lunch (no charge), indicating your interest in wreath making so supplies can be provided to you. Instruction and assistance will be available.

Menu: Sliders (choice of ham, turkey, with or without cheese, and PBJ); grapes; carrots; potato chips; and a cookie

Starlight Service

December 15, 2024

6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Chancel

A seasonal service acknowledging our grief, sadness, and weights of life that can feel overwhelming in the midst of celebrations. Reflect, pray, sing, and worship. Offer yourself and receive God’s mercies for today and this holiday season.

No meal before the service

Epiphany Lunch & Carol Sing

January 5, 2025

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12:15-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Menu: TBD

Community & Outreach

From food collections to Christmas parties and Advent or Christmas Small Group Gatherings

All are welcome. Contact the church office for details.

First Sunday Food Share

December 1, 2024

Drop off in the Green Grocery Cart located in the Lower Commons

Suggested Shopping List:

  • Paper Bags
  • Cans of Vegetables (peas, green beans, corn)
  • Cans of Fruit
  • Cans of Soup
  • Cans of Meat: small cans of tuna, chicken
  • Cans of Pork and Beans or other Beans
  • Canned Entrées (example: Spaghettios and ravioli)
  • Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
  • Packages of Powdered Milk
  • Boxes of Cereal
  • Boxes of Instant Oatmeal (individual packs)
  • Rice
  • Dry Pasta
  • Peanut butter
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Box of Sugar

Outside Christmas Decorating

December 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

The Comma Club: Ovation Choir Concert

December 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

at Huguenot Road Baptist Church

Chancel Choir Christmas Party

December 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Home of Jerry and Nancy Carr

Children's Pizza, Pajamas, Popcorn, & Holiday Fun

December 7, 2024, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

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Cost: $10 per child

Friendship Class Christmas Luncheon

December 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Youth Christmas Party

December 15, 2024, 5:15-8:00 p.m.

Sign Up Here by December 11

Dinner, Around Town Photo Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt, & White Elephant Gift Exchange (spend no more than $10)

WMU Connectors Christmas Party

December 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

River Road Preschool Christmas Chapel

December 18, 2024 at 9:15 a.m.

River Road Cinema Buffs Christmas Movie

December 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Young Adult Christmas Party

December 19, 2024, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Home of Ella Ryan and Jack Ryan

Christmas Eve Nativity Service of Lessons and Carols Rehearsal

December 22, 2024, 12:00-2:00 p.m.