St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Episcopal church in Glendale, United States.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a church building in Glendale featuring Romanesque Revival architecture with rounded stone arches and finely detailed masonry. The structure on Brand Boulevard displays the solid craftsmanship and sturdy walls characteristic of this architectural style.
St. Mark's parish was founded in 1893, though records show services were already held in August 1888. The congregation worships at 1020 North Brand Boulevard in central Glendale. In 2013 a book was published detailing the parish's history.
The church houses a pipe organ built in 1929 by the renowned Ernest M. Skinner, which shapes the musical character of worship services and special events. This instrument reflects the place's commitment to preserving fine craftsmanship and liturgical music traditions.
The building is easy to locate on Brand Boulevard and accessible to visitors during posted hours. The church holds regular worship services, so it is helpful to check the specific times before planning your visit.
Thomas Bushnell, BSG, a member of St. Mark's, founded the GNU Hurd, the kernel of the GNU operating system, in 1990. The parish also published a book on its history in 2013.
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