Community Baptist Church was founded in 1948 by Mrs. Margarita Lake, who is lovingly remembered as "Mother Garton," and whose personal mission was to support the Chinese population of San Mateo. Services and Sunday school are provided in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hispanic languages. The church offers Sunday school services for all ages, prayer groups and spiritual development series. Members of the church participate in outreach programs after school, Chinese language classes, Vacation Bible School and an overseas missionary ministry. The church participates in community activities, fundraising and support services, and has affiliations with the American Baptist Churches USA and American Baptist Church of the West.