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

Building Name:St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Location:Glendale, California
Geo:34.1613°N -118.2544°W
Religious Affiliation:Episcopal Church
Consecration Year:1893
Functional Status:Active
Leadership:The Very Rev'd. Canon Mark A. Weitzel
Architecture:yes
Architect:Carleton M. Winslow
Architecture Style:Romanesque Revival
Facade Direction:west
Year Completed:1948
Specifications:yes
Materials:concrete, stucco

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]

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]

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Notes and References

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