Services

and Events

Apr
2

Maundy Thursday service at 7.00pm

A quiet Eucharist on Maundy Thursday evening, with stripping of the altar.

All are welcome.

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Apr
3

Good Friday service

The Church will be open for 2 hours from 12 until 2, for personal prayer and reflection.

At 2pm there will be a 1 hour service led by Father Chris, with reflections around the Cross.

All are welcome.

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Apr
5

Easter Day Choral Eucharist

Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day.

There will be refreshments after the service for all to enjoy.

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Granite Hills Chambers Chorale
Mar
31

Granite Hills Chambers Chorale

American Choir with 19 singers aged between 11 to 47.

Repertoire may include the following

● How Can I Keep From Singing - Robert Lowry

● Ave Maria - Jacques Arcadelt (SSA)

● Circa Mea - Mark Burrows -

● Keep Yo Lamps - Rosephanye Powell

● Ubi Caritas Michael John Trotta

● Gaudete - Mark Burrows

● Locus Iste - Anton Bruckner

● Never Gonna Walk this Journey Alone - Greg Gilpin

● O Magnum Mysterium - Tomas Luis De Victoria

● Lux Aeterna - Michael John Trotta

● Lift Every Voice -Dean Widell

● Dies Irae - Michael John trott

Free entry.

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Choral Eucharist on Palm Sunday
Mar
29

Choral Eucharist on Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday Choral Eucharist at 10.30am.

The beginning of Holy Week in the lead up to Easter.

Join us after the service for refreshments in our 15th Century Salone.

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Thursday Evening Lent Course
Mar
26

Thursday Evening Lent Course

Join us as we explore the topic of Prayer.
This is a bring and share evening so please bring something to eat or drink, with others.

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Wednesday Lunch Time Lent Course
Mar
25

Wednesday Lunch Time Lent Course

During our Lent Course we are looking at Prayer.
Come along and explore this topic with us.
Soup is served.

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Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Mar
22

Choral Eucharist at 10.30

Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am.

All are welcome to join after the service for refreshments.

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Thursday Evening Lent Course
Mar
19

Thursday Evening Lent Course

Join us as we explore the topic of Prayer.
This is a bring and share evening so please bring something to eat or drink, with others.

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Wednesday Lunch time Lent Group
Mar
18

Wednesday Lunch time Lent Group

During our Lent Course we are looking at Prayer.
Come along and explore this topic with us. Soup is served.

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BRING AND SHARE LUNCH
Mar
15

BRING AND SHARE LUNCH

New to Florence? A student? Visitor? On your own?

Why not come to our ‘Third Sunday, Bring and Share Lunch’ at St Mark’s?
12.15 Sunday 15th March.

If you can, please bring some food and drink to share with others.
If you can keep the label of ingredients that would be good, as it allows those with food allergies to eat safely. Thank you.

A good time and place, to meet new people, and to chat with old friends over lunch.
Why not try it?

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Choral Eucharist and Mothering Sunday
Mar
15

Choral Eucharist and Mothering Sunday

Celebrate Mothering Sunday in our Choral Eucharist Service at 10.30am.


Our music will be led by the ‘Worcester College Boy Choristers’ Oxford University.
With hymns, readings, prayers and a talk by Father Chris.
All are welcome to remain after for refreshments AND our Bring and Share Lunch.


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Thursday Evening Lent Course
Mar
12

Thursday Evening Lent Course

Join us as we explore the topic of Prayer.
This is a bring and share evening so please bring something to eat or drink, with others.

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Wednesday Lunch time Lent Course
Mar
11

Wednesday Lunch time Lent Course

During our Lent Course we are looking at Prayer.
Come along and explore this topic with us. Soup is served.

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Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
Mar
8

Choral Eucharist at 10.30am

Join us on this ‘International Womens’ Day’ as we celebrate Holy Communion together and we look at the ‘Woman at the well’ in St John’s Gospel.

After the service there will be refreshments in our 15th Century Salone - all are welcome.

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2026 Lent Course  TEACH US TO PRAY
Feb
26

2026 Lent Course TEACH US TO PRAY

TEACH US TO PRAY

This year we are considering prayer - this vital activity at the heart of our faith.
We will continue to follow the popular format of Last year’s Lent and Advent courses by holding a Wednesday lunchtime session in the salone (with soup) and a Thursday evening session in our house (bring-and-share).
These will begin 25/26 Feb and end 25/26 March.

Please give your name and email to Sofia in the office (administrator@stmarksitaly.com) if you intend to come and let her know which day.

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2026 Lent Course TEACH US TO PRAY
Feb
25

2026 Lent Course TEACH US TO PRAY

TEACH US TO PRAY

This year we are considering prayer - this vital activity at the heart of our faith.
We will continue to follow the popular format of Last year’s Lent and Advent courses by holding a Wednesday lunchtime session in the salone (with soup) and a Thursday evening session in our house (bring-and-share).
These will begin 25/26 Feb and end 25/26 March.

Please give your name and email to Sofia in the office (administrator@stmarksitaly.com) if you intend to come and let her know which day.

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Choral Eucharist
Feb
22

Choral Eucharist

Join us at 10.30am as we celebrate the Eucharist together.

We are aided in our worship by Emile our Choir Director and Organist, and our Choir.
If you wish to join them, please contact Emile.
You can listen to the hymns we will be singing, and our mass setting on our Home page.

All are welcome.

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St Mark's Writing Group
Feb
19

St Mark's Writing Group

This is a group of active writers working on a variety of writing projects who meet monthly to review and provide feedback on members' work.

Are you an aspiring or experienced writer, looking for a supportive community of fellow writers?

If so, join us at St Mark's English Church.
For more information, please contact George on george@perlov.net

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Ash Wednesday Service
Feb
18

Ash Wednesday Service

Come along for a quiet and reflective service, with ashing.

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Watercolour Workshop - Valentine's Edition
Feb
18

Watercolour Workshop - Valentine's Edition

A 2-hour, free watercolour workshop focused on floral painting.

All materials are provided.

Open to beginners.

Info@raymondart.org

WhatsApp - +39 3887957888

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Concert for the Chinese New Year in Italy
Feb
15

Concert for the Chinese New Year in Italy

A concert to welcome the ‘Chinese New Year’ in Italy.
See below for the programme.


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BRING AND SHARE LUNCH
Feb
15

BRING AND SHARE LUNCH

EVERY Third Sunday we have lunch together after the service.
It is a time when we can share food and drink, and have more time to get to know each other around a table.

Everyone is welcome.
If you can bring some food and drink to share with others, that is great.
If however you cannot, you are still more than welcome.

If you could label the ingredients so that those with allergies can eat safely, that would be very much appreciated.

On this occassion, Father Chris and Bernadette would like to show our appreciation for all that you do.

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Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Feb
15

Choral Eucharist at 10.30

At 10.30am, you can join us as we worship together and celebrate the Eucharist.
After the service, you are warmly invited to join us as we have tea, coffee and cake together in our beautiful 15th Century Salone.

All are welcome.

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VALENTINES DAY QUIZ NIGHT
Feb
14

VALENTINES DAY QUIZ NIGHT

Why not join us for a fun evening?
Gather your friends, get competitive and get ready to battle it out.

Come on your own, in pairs, or with a small group, and we will make teams of 6.

Bring finger food and drink for your table, and we will provìde a chocolate fountain!

You will have the opportunity to donate towards the refurbishment of the Church kitchen, if you wish.

No experience necessary, just an opportunity to laugh and socialise with others and possibly be the winning team!

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Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am
Feb
8

Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am

Every Sunday at 10.30am we worship together in English, with people from all over the world.

We celebrate Communion together, sing hymns, pray and use the Church of England Liturgy.

Our choir helps us with our worship, and you can listen to the hymns we will sing by going to the home page of the website. Here you can also hear the Mass setting.

After the service we offer tea, coffee and cake, and a chance to chat and get to know each other better.

Why not join us?

All our welcome.

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Film Night at St Mark-s
Feb
6

Film Night at St Mark-s

A chance to watch a film with friends in our Salone.

Film starts at 7.30. Please bring some nibbles and drinks to share.

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Watercolour Workshop  - Valentine's Edition
Feb
4

Watercolour Workshop - Valentine's Edition

A 2-hour, free watercolour workshop focused on floral painting.

All materials are provided.

Open to beginners.

Info@raymondart.org

WhatsApp - +39 3887957888

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Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Feb
1

Choral Eucharist at 10.30

Join us as we celebrate the Presentation of Christ at the Temple.
All are welcome to worship with us and to join us after the service, for refreshments in our 15th Century Salone.

You can listen to the hymns we will be singing on our homepage.

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Airport High School Chamber Choir
Jan
29

Airport High School Chamber Choir

Come along to a free concert .
Amanda Hines Wrona, Director with Christopher Nash, Collaborative Pianist, and the Young Chamber Choir.

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Watercolour Workshop - Valetine's Edition
Jan
28

Watercolour Workshop - Valetine's Edition

A free, 2- hour watercolour workshop.

For info please contact info@raymondart.org

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Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
Jan
25

Choral Eucharist at 10.30am

Everyone is welcome to worship with us as we celebrate the Eucharist together.

Our hymns can be listened to on our welcome page, so that you can familiarise yourself with the tunes and join in if you wish.

After the service we have refreshments in our 15th Century Salone where you can chat and meet new people from around the world, and greet old friends too!

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