St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Glendale, California)

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

A view of St. Mark's Episcopal Church from the courtyard.
Basic information
Location Glendale, California
Geographic coordinates 34°09′40.6″N 118°15′15.7″W / 34.161278°N 118.254361°W / 34.161278; -118.254361
Affiliation The Episcopal Church
Year consecrated 1893
Leadership The Very Rev'd. Canon Mark A. Weitzel
Architectural description
Architect(s) Carleton M. Winslow
Architectural style Romanesque Revival
Completed 1948
Specifications
Direction of façade west
Materials concrete, stucco

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Glendale, California, founded in 1893.[1] It is a member of The Episcopal Church. Records indicate that the first services occurred in August 1888, predating its official founding by five years.[2] The 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

References

  1. ↑ "A Short History". St. Mark's Episcopal Church. St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Verdugo Views: The word on St. Mark's history". tribunedigital-glendalenews-press. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  3. ↑ Delacruz, Prosy Abarquez (7 January 2015). "Illustrious Maestro Andrea Morricone Joins Fil-Am Artists for a Musical Gathering". Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  4. ↑ McCaughan, Pat (24 February 2013). "Theater opens doors at St. Mark's, Glendale". The Episcopal News. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Walker, James (4 October 2010). "James Walker". James Walker. James Walker. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  7. ↑ "St. Mark's School". About Our School. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Glendale Preschool. 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  8. ↑ "About St. Mark's Journey". Melwood Press. Melwood Press. 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "The Brothers". The Brotherhood of Saint Gregory. Retrieved September 10, 2016.


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