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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 30, 1955 reads, "Dedication of the new St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Special ceremonies will be conducted by the retired suffragan bishop, the Rt. Rev. Robert B. Gooden, D.D., of the Los Angeles diocese and he will also confirm the rite of confirmation to 30 candidates... Ground-breaking for the building occurred just over a year ago. The $130,000 structure now being occupied includes church, chapel, administration center, class and meeting rooms, and guild rooms." Photograph caption reads, "Free-standing altar - Which pivots to serve the nave and chapel, is shown with, from left, Rev. Dennis J. Bennett, rector, and acolytes Ronnie Isley and Sid Sponsler. Photos of this unique altar were shown at the recent Episcopal convention in Hawaii and many delegates have viewed it en route home."
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