About Red Top Christian Church
An open community of faith—rooted in Christ, welcoming all, and serving our neighbors.
Our History
Our church was started by settlers in the Rocky Fork Township. As soon as they arrived, they began meeting in homes and clearings. In 1822, a log cabin church was built on land donated by Nathan and Priscilla Roberts and named Liberty Christian Church.
Liberty Church was the first church in Rocky Fork Township—and the first in Boone County. All denominations met here and the doors were never locked. Congregations have gathered on this site since 1822.
The name Red Top came from the gabled ends painted with red keel from a local creek. Traveling preachers called it the “red top” church. The name officially changed from Liberty to Red Top in 1868. After a fire in 1835, the church was rebuilt on the same site. A third sanctuary was constructed in 1867—and it’s still in use today.
Est. 1822
First in Boone County
Historic Sanctuary (1867)
Milestones
1822
Liberty Christian Church founded on land donated by Nathan & Priscilla Roberts.
1835
Original building lost to fire; congregation rebuilds on the same site.
1867
Current sanctuary constructed near the original location.
1868
Name officially changed from Liberty to Red Top Christian Church.
Who We Are
We are an open community of faith where all are welcome and accepted—a place to begin, continue, or rediscover your journey with Christ.
We’re small enough to feel like family and big enough to be called to action in our community and world, working to share God’s love.
Our Heart
As a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation, we proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior, welcome all to worship, and grow together through fellowship, education, baptism, and communion—so we can serve our neighbors near and far.
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