Yes, our name is River Road Church, Baptist. We chose that name carefully more than 70 years ago, to reflect that we are first and foremost, a church open to all. Secondarily, we are guided by the Baptist tradition.

From the time of our founding, our church has been committed to being ecumenical in spirit—no matter your church background or tradition, you’re welcome here! In fact, many of our members (and a few of our staff) are from traditions other than Baptist. So, while we are Baptist in our organization and polity, we recognize that we are first and foremost a church of Jesus Christ.

You will find us in a variety of dress. Many wear coats and ties or dresses and slacks, while others choose to dress more casually.

The point is this: we want you to be comfortable; you are welcome no matter how you are dressed.

There are two parking lot options at River Road Church. You may park in the North parking lot located on Ridge Road (behind the church) or you may park in the South parking lot (in front of the church) across the street, located on River Road. Directions and a map can be found here.

God is both holy and personal. To capture these in our services, worship is both formal and welcoming.

We often describe our worship service as “gracious dignity.”

Most Sundays we hold a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.

Receptions are listed in the bulletin, and members and guests are invited and encouraged to attend this wonderful time of fellowship.

River Road Church has special hearing devices that allow you to control the volume to your comfort level. If you think this would be beneficial to you, please pick one up from a greeter in the Narthex.

There are accessible/handicap parking spots in the North parking lot located on Ridge Road (behind the church).

There are two elevators, one located near the Sanctuary accessible via the portico (Preschool entrance) on the west side of the building, and one located near the Fellowship Hall accessible via the Ridge Road door on the east side of the building.

Sunday Worship begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This service is available via livestream. Learn more about our Sunday services here.

We also offer many special services throughout the year.

You are welcome to give if you’d like, but our members know it is their responsibility to support our church’s ministries.

Your joining us in worship is your gift to us. If you choose to make a monetary offering, envelopes and information about online gifts can be found in the pew racks.

Our congregation celebrates Communion on the first Sunday of each month during worship, as well as during certain special services throughout the year. The Communion table at River Road Church is not restricted in any manner, and all who seek Christ are welcome.

Unfortunately, many Baptist churches restrict certain areas of leadership to men only. We do not. Our understanding of Scripture and the nature of God’s call means that we believe (and practice!) that all people can and should serve in any capacity of leadership within our church.

We have women who teach Sunday School, lead boards and committees, serve on our pastoral staff and as deacons, and preach in worship—and we are proud of this fact.

Sunday School classes are age-graded, beginning with infants through 12th grade. All nursery, preschool, and elementary classrooms are in the Preschool area on the ground level, below the Sanctuary. The Youth Area (for 6th through 12th grades) is also on the ground level, below the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday School is from 9:45-10:45 a.m. All preschoolers remain in their Sunday School classrooms during the 11:00 a.m. worship service for Worship Care.

Kindergarten children may join preschoolers for worship care or may attend worship with parents.

Children in 1st grade and older are invited to attend worship.

During worship, children of all ages may come forward for the Children’s Time, and, before the sermon, 1st through 3rd graders are invited to Children’s Church. Timing for Children’s Church is noted in the worship bulletin, and children will be invited to the Chapel by the Children’s Minister or a lay leader.