Service Times
Please join us for Sunday morning worship at The River at 9:00 and 11:00 AM.

Children's Ministry
We are committed to providing an exciting and healthy environment for our children to learn and grow in the Christian faith. There are classes for children ages 4 years old to 6th grade during the message; children stay with their parents during worship. The Nursey is open throughout the service for children ages infant to 3 years old. Please read more information about our thriving Children's Ministry.

Teens/Youth Group
The Flood is the name of the Youth Group at The River. The Flood is an active and dynamic group that meets every Sunday evening at 7:00 PM. Teenagers stay in the service for the message on Sunday mornings.

Music
The River is home to the praise and worship band Cross Current, led by PJ Parsons. Cross-Current is blessed by talented members that are passionate about leading the congregation into heartfelt worship. In keeping with the goal to be culturely relevant, the band has a wide variety of instruments including electric guitars, drums, horns, and more. Cross-Current is always adding songs that cover the range from new Christian music to classic hymns.

Dress
The River maintains a very casual atmosphere about dress. You are welcome to come to church in blue jeans, or a a suit. How you dress in between you and God, we will welcome you as you are.

Message
The Lead Pastor Bob Swanger is gifted in teaching and able to impart Biblical wisdom in a manner that engages the listener. The messages are usually 25-35 minutes in length.

What We Believe
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God.
We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and was physically raised from the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit and that He still operates today.
To find out more about what we believe at The River see more About Us, or join The Journey and experience the Basics & Beliefs course.

Directions
From the North (Ashley)
Take 42 South. Continue South past Ashley. The River will be on the right about two miles north of Delaware city.

From the North (23)
Take 23 South to the Central Avenue exit in Delaware. Go East on Central Avenue. Follow Central Avenue to Route 42 (also known as Lake Street). Turn Left onto Route 42 (Lake Street). Take Route 42 North out of Delaware. The River is on the left about a mile past Cashmans.

From the West
Take Williams Street heading East into Delaware. Follow Williams Street to Route 42 (also known as Lake Street). Turn Left onto Route 42 (Lake Street). Take Route 42 North out of Delaware. The River is on the left about a mile past Cashmans.

From the East (Sunbury or I-71)
Take 36/37 West into Delaware (36/37 is the first exit after the Polaris/Gemini exit, about 12 miles). 36/37 branch at a traffic light as they enter Delaware and become Williams Street (36) and Central Avenue (37). Go right at the traffic light and follow Central Avenue. Follow Central Avenue to Route 42 (also known as Lake Street). Turn Right onto Route 42 (Lake Street). Take Route 42 North out of Delaware. The River is on the left about a mile past Cashmans.

From the South
Take 23 North into Delaware. Get off 23 North at the Williams Street exit in Delaware. Turn Right onto Williams Street. Follow Williams Street to Route 42 (also known as Lake Street). Turn Left onto Route 42 (Lake Street). Take Route 42 North out of Delaware. The River is on the left about a mile past Cashmans.

Handicap Accessible
The River is handicap accessible with special parking, a lift to the upper level, and wheel chair access to all areas of the building.