The Mountain View church traces it's origins to the late 1860's, within 10 years of the time the Mormons were first sent here from Salt Lake City on the orders of Brigham Young, erstwhile head of the Utah Mormons.

According to published sources, the church in San Bernardino began just a few years after the seed was planted for a church of the Lord in Fremont. At that time, Fremont was quite the transient community, due to the coincidence of time with the Gold Rush and the growth of San Francisco. On the other hand, the growing importance of Southern California, and particularly the San Bernardino area gave it a unique position, also.

Not only was San Bernardino strategically located at the base of one of the most significant mountain passes (now known as Cajon Pass), but that location was undoubtedly a principle factor in the development of the major railroad presence that has defined San Bernardino for 120 years.

For unknown reasons, the church ceased to meet sometime around the turn of the (20th) century, but reorganized in October 1908. Extant records include business meeting notes, financial ledgers and checks (and/or stubs), incorporation papers, early pictures, bulletins, correspondences and other items of interest. A display case at the rear of the main meeting area is filled with a number of interesting objects from early years.

Demographically, the Mountain View church very closely reflects the makeup of the City. Almost evenly represented ethnicities are African-American, Anglo-Caucasian and Hispanic. Several immigrants from distant places such as the Philippines and Peru are members. Both the eldership and the deacons reflect that same diversity.

Two yearly events are planned: The Spring gospel effort takes place during the 3rd week of April and is devoted to gospel preaching and the ministry of the Word, with evangelism as the primary objective. The Mountain View Lectureship is always scheduled for the 3rd week of October each year and features invited speakers from all over California and adjacent states. Themes usually focus on building up the church and community outreach.