One of the quiet joys of traveling through Spencer County is the way faith, history, and architecture are woven into the landscape. From hilltop brick sanctuaries to beloved little white country churches, our communities of worship tell stories of settlement, perseverance, and generations gathering week after week.

Faith, Memory, and Music in the Kentucky Landscape

Country and gospel music have long returned to the image of the small country church — white against green hills, where voices gathered and lives were marked by weddings, funerals, baptisms, and Sunday hymns. Even modern country music, especially Taylorsville native J.D. Shelburne’s reflects the same emotional landscape: faith, hometown pride, memory, and community.

Traditional gospel songs such as “Little White Church” have carried this imagery for generations, while modern country music has continued to draw on the same symbol. The phrase endures not because of color or size, but because it represents belonging, familiarity, and the idea of home.

Whether you are visiting for the weekend, returning home, or simply taking the scenic route, Spencer County’s churches offer a glimpse into our past and a warm welcome in the present.

Below is a guide to Sunday worship opportunities followed by an overview of our churches by denomination, including architectural character and whether a church fits the classic “little white church” tradition so many people cherish.

Sunday Worship in Spencer County (by Service Time)

• 8:00 a.m.
  • All Saints Catholic Church, Taylorsville.
    • Roman Catholic.
    • A Gothic Revival brick church built between 1830 and 1843, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• 8:30 a.m.
  • Redemption Hill Baptist Church, Fisherville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A modern brick sanctuary designed for contemporary worship and family gatherings.
• 8:45 a.m.
  • River View Baptist Church, Cox’s Creek.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A mid‑century brick church with a traditional gable roof.
• 8:45 a.m.
  • First Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A historic congregation with a classic steepled sanctuary and later community additions.
• 9:00 a.m.
  • Kings Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A mid‑century brick worship hall serving a growing congregation.
• 9:45 a.m.
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mt. Eden.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A stone sanctuary dating to the early 20th century, set beside a historic cemetery, with roots reaching back to the early 1800s.
• 9:45 a.m.
  • Little Mount Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A classic white frame chapel with a steeple, established in the late 1800s.
    • Little white church
• 9:45 a.m.
  • Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Campbranch), Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A rural frame church with a light exterior and traditional country appearance.
    • Little white church
• 9:45 a.m.
  • Ridgeview Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A modern church building with contemporary design elements.
• 10:00 a.m.
  • St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Fairfield.
    • Roman Catholic.
    • A brick, Gothic‑influenced church completed in 1883; one of the oldest Catholic parishes west of the Allegheny Mountains.
    • Not actually in Spencer County, but very close to the county line in Nelson County.
  • Elk Creek Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A historic brick church with a green steeple, featuring a sanctuary dating to the late 1800s and later additions.
  • Elk Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Independent Missionary Baptist.
    • A modest wood‑frame country church.
    • Little white church
  • Little Union Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A traditional white rural frame church serving its community for generations.
    • Little white church
  • Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Mt. Eden area.
    • Southern Baptist Convention (local affiliation).
    • A traditional rural frame church reflecting mid‑20th‑century country design.
    • Little white church
  • Plum Creek Baptist Church, Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A white frame church with a tall steeple, set beside its cemetery.
    • Little white church
• 11:00 a.m.
  • Second Baptist Church (Historic Second), Taylorsville.
    • Southern Baptist Convention.
    • A small historic chapel with a steeply pitched roof, originally built as Minor Chapel and later adapted.
    • Little white church
  • Taylorsville United Methodist Church, Taylorsville.
    • United Methodist.
    • A Greek Revival‑inspired brick church founded in 1833 and renovated in the late 20th century.
    • Little white church: No.
  • Risen Lord Lutheran Church, Taylorsville.
    • Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
    • A contemporary worship building constructed in the 21st century.

Churches of Spencer County by Denomination

Southern Baptist Convention churches range from large brick sanctuaries like First Baptist, Kings Baptist, Elk Creek Baptist, and Redemption Hill, to some of the county’s most beloved little white churches, including Little Mount Baptist, Little Union Baptist, Mt. Moriah Baptist, Plum Creek Baptist, Second Baptist (Historic Second), Wakefield Baptist, and likely Mt. Zion Baptist (Campbranch).

Independent Missionary Baptist representation includes Elk Creek Missionary Baptist Church, a modest wood‑frame rural chapel that fits squarely within the little white church tradition.

United Methodist presence is represented by Taylorsville United Methodist Church, a historic brick church dating to the early 19th century.

Lutheran worship in Spencer County is found at Risen Lord Lutheran Church, a modern congregation with contemporary facilities.

Roman Catholic churches include All Saints Catholic Church in Taylorsville, a Gothic Revival brick landmark from the early 1800s, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fairfield, a brick Gothic‑influenced church built in 1883 with deep roots in early Kentucky Catholic history.

A Place for Everyone

From nationally significant historic churches to quiet white chapels tucked along country roads, Spencer County’s churches are more than buildings. They are living landmarks — places where music lingered after the final hymn, where roads led home, and where visitors are still welcomed today.