St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A view of St. Mark's Episcopal Church from the courtyard.
Religion
AffiliationEpiscopal Church
LeadershipThe Very Rev'd. Canon Mark A. Weitzel
Year consecrated1893
StatusActive
Location
LocationGlendale, California
Geographic coordinates34°09′40.6″N 118°15′15.7″W / 34.161278°N 118.254361°W / 34.161278; -118.254361
Architecture
Architect(s)Carleton M. Winslow
StyleRomanesque Revival
Completed1948
Specifications
Direction of façadewest
Materialsconcrete, 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]

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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