St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a

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of the Episcopal Church in

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, founded in 1877 by two

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faculty families in a

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style, wood-frame parish house in 1877. It was rebuilt in 1902, in the

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style designed by William Curlett. The church supports special programs for students and the community of Berkeley. The rector is the Rev. Blake Sawicky.

History

St. Mark's Church was established in 1877, by two

faculty families. The Victorian styled, wood-frame parish house was replaced in 1902, by a church designed by architect, William Curlett (1845–1914) in the

style. The church is dedicated to Rev.

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, California's first

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bishop. St. Mark's it is the first building in Berkeley of the Mission Revival style. The historic

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is located on 2300 Bancroft Way at Ellsworth Street. It has a square-shaped bell tower with two arched entrances on the first floor with an open

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. Recent restoration reopened the arched openings. The octagonal domed roof has a cross at the top. The church has two stained-glass rose windows by

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on the west side of the church, that was installed in 1916. A second bell tower with a domed roof is on the southwest corner. The shape of the church is modeled after the

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. In 1911, the church parish house, that was used for 16 years, was torn down to build a new parish house, designed by architect

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. The new house included a two-story house with an auditorium, Sunday school rooms, library, and office space. The new memorial parish house was a memorial gift by children of the late Mrs. James Palache. The pulpit was carved by the interior design firm, Vickery, Atkins & Torrey of San Francisco. St. Mark's is known for its music. It has an organ built by Dutch organ builder

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in 1971. The Pacific Mozart Ensemble performed

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's ''Deutsche Motette'' at St Mark's Church in March 2007.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Berkeley, California Episcopal church buildings in California Buildings and structures in Berkeley, California Religious organizations established in 1877 Churches completed in 1902

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