Ministries and Christian Community Groups | FPCMV | First Presbyterian Church Mountain View

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MINISTRIES & GROUPS

Explore opportunities to connect, grow, 
and serve with our church community.

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Music has been at the heart of our church’s worship from the very beginning. Our handbell choir is considered by many to be a local treasure — one of the few remaining in the region. If you’re in the neighborhood, we’d love for you to join us on Sunday.

members of the worship team singing and playing guitar during Sunday service

Group of five people, four women and one man, holding small golden bells inside a church or chapel. The woman on the right, in a green top, is leading a choir, with music sheets on a stand in front. The background features wooden interior design, a green sign with

Men adjusting sound and holding "check mic" sign during Sunday worship service for technical and A/V support

A man and a woman playing the guitar and the flute outdoors on the patio during a worship service

men and women gather to sing in the fpcmv choir during our Christmas Eve service in the sanctuary

a man at the piano in front of a wall of stained glass windows in the church sanctuary

Music & Worship

From traditional hymns to contemporary praise, our music is centered on lifting up the name of Jesus. Musical styles vary weekly—and we want you to be part of it! We have space for choir members, bell ringers, band enthusiasts, and soloists of all levels. Share your talent and help us make a joyful noise!

JOIN OUR WORSHIP TEAM

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Prayer & Care

Driven by compassion, our Deacons and our pastor provide practical help and spiritual encouragement to our neighbors and church family. Through intimate prayer, home visits and a dedicated network of support, we strive to be a source of hope and presence in every circumstance. Whether in times of challenge or celebration, know that you don’t have to walk alone.

REQUEST PRAYER

Pastor James visits FPCMV from the Congo

Two members of FPCMV volunteer gardening in Mountain View

Missions

We support a variety of local and international missions, bringing the world to our doorstep and sending our people, prayers and resources out into the world. Some of our ministry partners include:

Antioch Partners • Correctional Institutions Chaplaincy • Family Supportive Housing, Inc. • PCUSA World Mission • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance • Community Services Agency • Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

Pastor James Byensi, a friend to our congregation, leads Rebuilders Ministries in Bunia — now at the center of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. Since 2019 his teams have been a trusted presence in the community they serve, and they're using that trust to deliver clean water, hygiene education, and medical supplies to the communities most at risk. Learn more at lesrebatisseurs.org, or support their work through Thin Space Africa.

Church volunteer smiling at Christmas event on the church patio

Hospitality & Volunteering

Our Sunday services are only made possible with the generous time and talents of our volunteers. From setup/teardown we have a wide range of needs where we can use your help! Do you have a specific trade, gift or talent that can bless FPCMV? Please share it with us — we are always looking for ways to improve and grow.

VOLUNTEER ON SUNDAYS

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Bible Studies

Bible studies and small groups transform lives through community connection with Jesus—studying, sharing, laughing, praying, and supporting one another. Learn more about our current Bible Study Groups:

📘 Sunday Bible Study →

📓 Wednesday Bible Group →

📘 The Books of Confessions Study →

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Little Acorn Christian Preschool

LACP believes that children are competent and capable human beings, with a natural desire to learn and connect to their environment. Children engage learning through play, relationships, inquiry, and using open-ended and intelligent materials. The curriculum is an emergent, contextual, curriculum inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia Italy, the interests of the children, and the universal Christian values of:

Love, Joy, Kindness, Peace, Patience, and Faith.

EXPLORE PROGRAMMING

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Smiling Church volunteers setting up for an event at First Presbyterian Church Mountain View

Upcoming Events…

At First Prebysterian Church Mountain View

RETURNS IN AUGUST WITH SEASON 5!
Settle in for SEASON 5 of THE CHOSEN. Every-other Wednesday at 7PM in The Chapel.
Bring some friends, enjoy the movie-style snacks — discussion & connection immediately following the episode.
Join us Sunday, October 11, immediately after worship for an Autumn Comfort Food Potluck.
Gather at the courtyard cross for a joyful celebration of the 🐶🐇animals we love.
We’ll celebrate and BLESS your pets on Sunday, October 18 at 3:30 pm.
All creatures great and small are welcome! Register here to give us a heads-up on kind of pet you’re bringing.em description
Come enjoy a leisurely autumn afternoon with good food, good company, and a stroll along the beautiful Baylands!
Meet for lunch at 12:15 p.m. at the Baylands Golf Links Café, 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto.
After lunch, we’ll head down the road to the Baylands Interpretive Center, 2500 Embarcadero Road, and take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk as it winds out over the estuary.
Come for lunch, the walk, or both—and enjoy a lovely fall afternoon together!