History of Mount Zion Baptist Church 

In 1861, some members of the Spotsylvania community sought to come together for the purpose of praising and worshipping God. Led by the Reverend Thompson, the group built a worship place of brushes, called "bush arbor," which was a secret place to worship since our forefathers could not worship openly. From this place and experiences emerged the Mount Zion Baptist Church.

After the Civil War ended and the slaves were freed, Rev. Daniel Washington became the Spiritual leader. The members acquired a tract of land along the road now known as Harrison Road, upon which a log cabin was built for worship services, and many people travel great distances to attend these services.

Since its humble beginning, many pastors have served Mt. Zion, on whose principles the church still stands. With the guidance of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and under the leadership of the present pastor, the Reverend Charles W. Wormley, who now serves as the Mt. Zion pastor, the church has added many ministries and continues to grow. With such a rapidly growing congregation, Pastor Wormley and the congregation began actively seeking God's guidance in securing an expansion plan for a new facility. Plans are now in place for this new worship building.

We praise God and thank Him for His grace, which links us to a glorious past, blessed present and a challenging future.

And our journey, it continues...