St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Church in Glendale, California, founded in 1893.[1] Records indicate that the first services occurred in August 1888, predating its official founding by five years.[2]
| St. Mark's Episcopal Church | |
|---|---|
.JPG) A view of St. Mark's Episcopal Church from the courtyard. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Episcopal Church |
| Leadership | The Very Rev'd. Canon Mark A. Weitzel |
| Year consecrated | 1893 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Glendale, California |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°09′40.6″N 118°15′15.7″W / 34.161278°N 118.254361°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Carleton M. Winslow |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Completed | 1948 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | west |
| Materials | concrete, stucco |
The historic church is located at 1020 North Brand Boulevard in the center of Glendale. The rector is the Very Reverend Canon Mark A. Weitzel. This church has been a popular venue for many concerts and stage productions.[3][4]
In 2009, the church acquired, with help from the Ahmanson Foundation,[5] a very high quality pipe organ built in 1929 by Ernest M. Skinner (Opus 774).[6] The church also runs a preschool and pre-Kindergarten program for children between the ages of two and five.[7] In 2013, a book was published which details the history of the parish.[8] Thomas Bushnell, BSG, notable founder of the GNU Hurd, is a member of St. Mark's.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "A Short History". St. Mark's Episcopal Church. St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Verdugo Views: The word on St. Mark's history". tribunedigital-glendalenews-press. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- ^ Delacruz, Prosy Abarquez (7 January 2015). "Illustrious Maestro Andrea Morricone Joins Fil-Am Artists for a Musical Gathering". Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ McCaughan, Pat (24 February 2013). "Theater opens doors at St. Mark's, Glendale". The Episcopal News. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Relocation of pipe organ for St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glendale California, Pipe Organ Renovation, Foley-Baker, Inc, Pipe Organ Repair, Pipe Organ Rebuild Projects". foleybaker.com. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- ^ Walker, James (4 October 2010). "James Walker". James Walker. James Walker. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "St. Mark's School". About Our School. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Glendale Preschool. 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "About St. Mark's Journey". Melwood Press. Melwood Press. 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "The Brothers". The Brotherhood of Saint Gregory. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
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