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River Road Church embraces worship that brings us close to God through thoughtful theology, liturgy, and the issues of the world around us, all of which matter to God.

Learn more about our intentional approach to worship and join us in person or online.

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Worship begins at 11AM

Gather with us each Sunday in our beautiful sanctuary for inspired music and a relevant thoughtful message.

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Children's Church

Children in the first through third grade are invited to Children’s Church, where they engage in age-appropriate activities related to the theme of the day.

We encourage you to join us for worship, in-person or online via livestream.

We believe that regular participation in worship sustains both the individual and the congregation.

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Watch via YouTube

Livestream replays can be found on our YouTube Channel.

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Worship Bulletin

If you are able, please print the bulletin and follow along.

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Warm and welcoming, River Road Church embraces worship that brings us close to God through thoughtful theology, liturgy, and the issues of the world around us, all of which matter to God.

Learn about our style of worship, as well as music and periodic special services.

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Planning a wedding and interested in potentially having your service at River Road Church?

Learn more about weddings in our sanctuary as well as who to contact as part of your planning.

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If you are planning a memorial service for a recently departed loved one, River Road Church, Baptist offers ministerial support and care as you grieve, as well as assistance in planning the service.

Learn about our Columbarium Memorial Garden.

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Discover opportunities for faith formation, community and learning for children and their families at River Road Church.

From weekly experiences of learning and music, to special events building fellowship and expressions of service, children are valued and nurtured.

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Education

Age graded groups for Bible study are provided for children from infants through 5th grade.

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Opportunities

From experiences in worship, to expressions of service, play and music, children are nurtured in multiple ways.

Middle and High Schoolers

Youth are invited to participate in an open community in which middle and high schoolers can build meaningful relationships, engage in thought-provoking worship and Bible study, learn tools for personal spiritual formation, and serve others.

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Sunday School

Youth gather weekly for interactive, relevant Bible study and fellowship.

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Opportunities

From mission experiences to retreats and PASSPORT Summer Camp, youth are nurtured and challenged as they grow in faith.

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Opportunities for 18 to late-20-somethings

Discover opportunities for 18 to late-20-somethings to gather in small groups and larger gatherings for study and fellowship.

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Education

Select from a variety of groups and approaches in which to study and grow.

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Thoughtful Faith Community

Learn more about this time to come together for fellowship and education.

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Small Groups

Select from a variety of small groups including yoga, "fixers," book lovers, cinema buffs, and more!

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Spiritual Formation

Discover opportunities to grow and connect, from our labyrinth and hiking trips, to team sports.

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Life is a journey that brings joys and challenges.

As a family of faith, one of the most important and meaningful things we do is care for one another as we journey through life’s joys and sorrows.

Discover opportunities for pastoral care and support.

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River Road Church Preschool Development Center is a school committed to partnering with parents in the raising of their young children.

Discover curriculum and programs that help children meet their individual social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and physical needs.

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Make a joyful noise! River Road Church, Baptist celebrates a long tradition of quality music.

Participate in choirs, handbells, and experience performances of talented musicians. Learn about our approach to music in worship and how you can participate.

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Adult Choirs

Discover opportunities to share your musical talent and grow in a community that plays a vital worship leadership role.

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Children's & Youth Choirs

Choirs for children and youth help develop a love of music and provide an outlet for faithful creative expression.

Sharing great music in our sanctuary to reach out to the surrounding community since 1970.

Experience renowned organists, vocalists, and instrumentalists through our long-running concert series.

Reserve tickets today.

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Sanctuary and Möller Organ

When planned in the late 1960s to accommodate a growing church, the design of the Sanctuary focused on the soaring aspect of a cathedral-type space that directed attention to the heavens. A classic pipe organ and complementary acoustics would assist in this effort.

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The Chapel Organ

The chapel, originally built in 1950 as the first formal worship space at River Road Church, is still used for small worship services, weddings, and funerals.

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Grand Pianos

River Road Church has been blessed to have in its inventory of instruments five grand pianos, each given to the church by members.

January 26, 2026 | Inclement Weather Update

by Cassandra Ducca | Jan 25, 2026 | Announcements

January 25, 2026, 3:15 p.m. The Church Office and River Road Preschool will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. 2025 Year End Contribution Statements will be mailed this week. You can also check your giving history through Access ACS the church’s online...

Worship to be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11AM | Inclement Weather Updates

by Cassandra Ducca | Jan 22, 2026 | Announcements

January 22, 2026 Dear River Road Church Family, This week the pastoral staff has been monitoring the upcoming winter storm that will affect southern states all the way up the mid-Atlantic and northeast. We know that this storm is headed to Virginia and we’re...

E. Carl Freeman, Jr., River Road Church Minister of Music Emeritus, has Died

by Cassandra Ducca | Dec 30, 2025 | Announcements

Visitation for E. Carl Freeman, Jr. will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026 at Bennett Funeral Home (Glen Allen/West Chapel). A memorial service will be held at River Road Church, Baptist on January 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and livestreamed...

December 28, 2025 Devotional

by Cassandra Ducca | Dec 26, 2025 | Announcements, Pastors Blog

If you are with others this morning, feel free to do the following devotional together. If you are alone, enjoy this moment of reflection. Know that you all are held and prayed for. – Rev. Marnie Fisher-Ingram “When the angels had left them and gone into...

TFC Winter 2026

by Cassandra Ducca | Dec 23, 2025 | Announcements, Thoughtful Faith Community

Thoughtful Faith Community is a weekly gathering for children, youth, and adults to enjoy time together as we share a meal, pray together, and spend time laughing, learning, and having thoughtful conversation. We will kick off the new year with a winter semester on...

2025 End of Year Gifts

by Cassandra Ducca | Dec 9, 2025 | Announcements

If you are planning to make a contribution for 2025, we must receive it in the Church Office by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The church office is open December 29, December 30, December 31, 2025, 9AM-5PM. Mailed contributions must be postmarked December...

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River Road Church embraces worship that brings us close to God through thoughtful theology, liturgy, and the issues of the world around us, all of which matter to God.

Worship begins at 11AM

Children's Church

We encourage you to join us for worship, in-person or online via livestream.

Warm and welcoming, River Road Church embraces worship that brings us close to God through thoughtful theology, liturgy, and the issues of the world around us, all of which matter to God.

Planning a wedding and interested in potentially having your service at River Road Church?

If you are planning a memorial service for a recently departed loved one, River Road Church, Baptist offers ministerial support and care as you grieve, as well as assistance in planning the service.

Discover opportunities for faith formation, community and learning for children and their families at River Road Church.

Middle and High Schoolers

Opportunities for 18 to late-20-somethings

Life is a journey that brings joys and challenges.

River Road Church Preschool Development Center is a school committed to partnering with parents in the raising of their young children.

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Make a joyful noise! River Road Church, Baptist celebrates a long tradition of quality music.

Sharing great music in our sanctuary to reach out to the surrounding community since 1970.

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