What is Outside of the Window?

River Road Church Welcomes Danielle Simone Following an extensive search process, the Preschool Development Center of River Road Church is excited to announce the selection of Danielle Simone as our next Director! She will officially begin her tenure June 1, 2019....
On Helping Others Carry Crosses

On Helping Others Carry Crosses

Arriving at a new church on Holy Week has its ups and downs. Having just rolled in Richmond late Palm Sunday evening, my journey to the cross this year was mired in the chaos of transition. But then again, what a great week to start at RRCB! The Maundy Thursday and...

Easter Every Week

Having journeyed with you from the excitement of the Palm Sunday parade through the violent and sacrificial and loving events of Holy Week, Easter Sunday worship was an incredibly uplifting experience for me. I hope it was for you as well. The sanctuary was full...
An Approach to Maundy Thursday

An Approach to Maundy Thursday

Sadly, suffering and tragedy are part of life—impossible to avoid. This week, for example, people all over the world were stunned by photos and video of Monday and Tuesday’s fire in Notre-Dame Cathedral. I spent Monday afternoon in a state of deep sorrow as I watched...

Historical Hallmarks: Founder’s Day

On April 14, 1946, River Road Church was formally constituted with sixty-six charter members. A religious survey or census of the growing area on the perimeter of the University of Richmond revealed that there was no Baptist church and yet one-fourth of the residents...
Youth March Mission Madness

Youth March Mission Madness

The weekend of March 22-24, 19 students and 4 fearless chaperones headed to Williamsburg to participate in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia’s (CBFVA) March Mission Madness. The weekend was spent with 225 students from around the state at Walnut Hills...