The building was completed in time for the newly enthroned Bishop of Blackburn, Dr. Percy Herbert, to consecrate the Church of St Mark, Layton on 27 September 1927.

Costing £430, it was opened on 29 March 1934 by Frank Rawes of Poulton Parish Church.

It is an Anglican church seeking to be faithful to God in Word, Spirit, Service and Life.

As a Christian community serving in the villages of Layton, Grange Park & Little Carleton it exists to welcome all to share new life through faith in Jesus Christ.

Its "Mission"[8] is to be a growing, all age Christ Centred Community: St Mark's belongs to the Church of England Diocese of Blackburn.