About
A parish putting joy into action in Silicon Valley.
St. Timothy’s is an inclusive and affirming Episcopal church in Mountain View, California—a place where faith feels both grounded and alive.
We’re a vibrant parish that gathers people of every age, background, and identity to worship, learn, serve, and celebrate together. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual path, you have a place here.
Our community is built around participation more than perfection. We laugh easily, pray deeply, and welcome everyone as a reflection of God’s love. From family-friendly worship in the courtyard to spirited music in the sanctuary, from potlucks and prayer journeys to climate care and community service, St. Tim’s brings joy into real, everyday action.
Here, the sacraments connect to real life. We find God in bread and wine, in conversation over coffee hour, in the hands that tend our garden, and in the neighbors who share our space. We believe that worship should engage all the senses and that the Church should meet people right where they are—body, mind, and spirit.
Discover a community that is joyful, curious, and unafraid to be authentic.
Whether you’re new to the Episcopal tradition or returning after time away, we’d love to welcome you here.
Our Denomination
St. Timothy’s is part of the Diocese of El Camino Real, which is made up of 40 churches in the South Bay. Several members of the parish serve as elected or appointed officers within the diocese. The Diocese of El Camino Real, named not for a city or state but after the Spanish colonial road from Mexico City to Oregon, stretches from Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo and is led by our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Lucinda Ashby.
As part of the Episcopal Church, St. Timothy’s is a Christian community that is both rich with ancient tradition and relevant to modern life. Being connected to a tradition that spans centuries around the globe offers us many gifts: grounded beliefs and practices, a passion for justice, a love for beauty, and an openness to asking questions. This connection also asks us to wrestle with our shortcomings as people and as an institution. At our best, we work toward building new life and true communion in the Spirit. We believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God. We believe in Scripture, following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. Whoever you are, we proclaim that God loves you – no exceptions.