Board of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation
September 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Time & Location: 4:00 p.m. in UC 230 (Zoom option available)
Please contact the BCESF chair or the church office for the Zoom login information.
Visit Us
We invite you to visit us to experience the community we’ve created. You may very well find you fit perfectly at River Road Church!
Who We Are
We warmly welcome new members into fellowship, eager to show the love and nurturing that River Road offers.
Staff & Leadership
Meet the ministerial, support, preschool center, endowment and board/committee leaders that help support the life of River Road Church.
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.
Worship begins at 11AM
Gather with us each Sunday in our beautiful sanctuary for inspired music and a relevant thoughtful message.
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.
Watch via YouTube
Livestream replays can be found on our YouTube Channel.
Worship Bulletin
If you are able, please print the bulletin and follow along.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday School
Youth gather weekly for interactive, relevant Bible study and fellowship.
Opportunities
From mission experiences to retreats and PASSPORT Summer Camp, youth are nurtured and challenged as they grow in faith.
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.
Thoughtful Faith Community
Learn more about this time to come together for fellowship and education.
Small Groups
Select from a variety of small groups including yoga, "fixers," book lovers, cinema buffs, and more!
Spiritual Formation
Discover opportunities to grow and connect, from our labyrinth and hiking trips, to team sports.
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.
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.
Get Involved
Discover multiple avenues for making a difference in the world through service to those in need.
Our Partners
River Road Church, Baptist works with and alongside multiple organizations working to care for others.
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.
Adult Choirs
Discover opportunities to share your musical talent and grow in a community that plays a vital worship leadership role.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community
As a thoughtful community of faith, we celebrate multiple avenues for gathering to connect, learn, grow, be inspired and serve.
Thoughtful Faith Community
Make connections and build relationships Sunday evenings as we share a meal and fellowship together.
Distinguished Speaker Forum
Experience challenging and enlightening speakers on a variety of relevant topics. Get free tickets to upcoming events.
Events & Announcements
Discover upcoming events and opportunities at River Road Church, Baptist.
Online Church Directory
A member-only area offering contact information on congregational members.
Concert Series
Experience renowned organists, vocalists and instrumentalists through our long-running concert series. Reserve tickets today.
Mission Opportunities
Participate in ministries of love, care, and hope.