Services
and Events
Waiting for Godot
WAITING FOR GODOT by Samuel Beckett directed by Rupert Mason & Justin Butcher
Two penniless vagrants in rags and ruined boots meet by a barren tree on an abandoned stretch of road through a wasteland and wait - for the mysterious Godot who, when he comes, will provide their salvation. They pass the time in banter, philosophical musings, clowning and argument, always hoping that the longed-for Godot will appear. A bullying, wealthy tyrant named Pozzo appears, leading his demented slave Lucky on a rope, and converses with them, and later a young boy, a messenger who tells them that ‘Mr Godot’ sends his apologies, but will certainly come tomorrow.
Nearly 80 years since its composition in Paris in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, Samuel Beckett’s tragicomic absurdist masterpiece continues to delight, intrigue, move and inspire with its rich mix of slapstick clowning, vaudeville vulgarity, lyrical Irish banter and poignant existential yearning.
J.Productions, Milan, is proud to present the first English language public production of Waiting for Godot in Italy for more than 40 years. Many thanks to our sponsor Karma Group.
Waiting for Godot will premiere at St Mark’s on 28th July with two further performances at the Volterra International Festival Teatro on 29th & 30th July.
Tickets on the door - €20 and €15 for students
Prokofiev - Piano Sonatas
Emile Chandellier, our wonderful music director, will perform the first of a set of Prokofiev Piano Sonatas over three evenings.
30 July - Sonatas 1-5
11th August - Sonatas 6,7 Vision Fugitives
1st September - Sonatas 8,9 Tales of an Old Grandmother.
Emile has earned 1st Prize of the Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition, 1st Prize of Mahler Competition in Geneva, and 3rd Prize VIe Agustin Aponte International Competition.
Do not miss out on the chance to experience this music from an amazing musician.
Prokofiev Piano Sonatas
Emile Chandellier, our wonderful music director, will peform the second of three evenings, of the set of Prokofiev Piano Sonatas.
11th August - Sonatas 6, 7 Vision Fugitives
Emile has earned 1st Prize of the Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition, 1st Prize of Mahler Competition in Geneva, and 3rd Prize VIe Agustin Aponte International Competition.
Do not miss out on the chance to experience this music from an amazing musician.
Prokofiev Piano Sonatats
Emile Chandellier, our wonderful music director, will peform the third set of Prokofiev Piano Sonatas.
1st September - Sonatas 8,9 Tales of an Old Grandmother.
Emile has earned 1st Prize at the Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition, 1st Prize of Mahler Competition in Geneva, and 3rd Prize VIe Agustin Aponte International Competition.
Do not miss out on the chance to experience this music from an amazing musician.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
Why not join us as we celebrate the Eucharist together?
Everyone is welcome from whatever country or church you are from.
If you don’t usually go to church but are interested to see what we do, you too are welcome.
Take a look at our HOME page to find out more about us, and to have a chance to listen to the hymns and Mass setting that we sing.
See you on Sunday!
Evening Prayer
A short meditative service in the Anglican tradition.
Evening prayer is a daily spiritual practice of reflection, gratitude and surrender.
It provides a quiet moment to process the day, thank God for blessings, seek forgiveness for shortcomings, and lay down the day's burdens before resting.
It acts as a grounding transition between daytime activity and peaceful sleep.
Everyone welcome.
Evening Prayer
A short meditative service in the Anglican tradition.
Evening prayer is a daily spiritual practice of reflection, gratitude and surrender.
It provides a quiet moment to process the day, thank God for blessings, seek forgiveness for shortcomings, and lay down the day's burdens before resting.
It acts as a grounding transition between daytime activity and peaceful sleep.
Everyone welcome.
Third Sunday Bring and Share Lunch
Every THIRD SUNDAY, we bring food and drink to share, as we take time to eat lunch and drink with one another.
If you are new to the city; whether on holiday, studying, travelling through, or you have lived here for ever, everyone is invited.
If you can cook a favourite dish, or buy something from the local supermarket, all offers of food and drink will be gratefully received.
If you are unable to bring anything, just bring yourself!
If you could label the ingredients of your food, it helps those who have allergies, so they can eat safely.
It is a wonderful opportunity to stop, take time and enjoy the company of others in this beautiful city and warm church community.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Our Third Sunday Choral Eucharist, is a great time to celebrate the Eucharist together.
Listen to the hymns and Mass setting we sing, by heading to our HOME page.
After the service we invite you to join us as we have tea, coffee, cake and cold drinks.
We also take this opportunity to celebrate with anyone who has a birthday, anniversary or special event during the month of July.
All are welcome.
Evening Prayer
A short meditative service in the Anglican tradition.
Evening prayer is a daily spiritual practice of reflection, gratitude and surrender.
It provides a quiet moment to process the day, thank God for blessings, seek forgiveness for shortcomings, and lay down the day's burdens before resting.
It acts as a grounding transition between daytime activity and peaceful sleep.
Everyone welcome.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
A warm welcome awaits you as we celebrate the Eucharist with each other.
Look at our home page to listen to the hymns we are singing, as well as our Mass setting. Thomas Henley, a visiting ordinand (trainee priest) from the UK, will be preaching.
After the service you are invited to our 15th Century Salone for refreshments.
All are welcome to meet new friends and to chat with those we already know.
Multi-Faith March and Music for Peace
Re-Imagine Peace.
Leaving from Piazzale Michelangelo and ending up at San Miniato al Monte.
Joined by the Rabbi, Imam, Archbishop Gherardo and members of the Ecumenical Christian community, as well as music by Noa, Mira Awad e Sameh Zakout.
Everyone is welcome.
Concert of the Senior Chapel Choir of Prior Park College from Bath Sacred Chorale Music
Free Entrance to this concert of 14 to 17 year old singers.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Want to escape the heat? Join us on Sunday 5th as we celebrate the Eucharist together.
After the service we have refreshments in our 15th Century Salone, tea, coffee, cake and a cold drink to keep us cool.
All are welcome.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
We welcome you to join us as we celebrate the Eucharist together in English.
We sing hymns and have a Mass setting, (which you can listen to on our home page before the service prayers, reading and a sermon - (https://www.stmarksitaly.com/)
After the service we have tea, coffee and cake in our 15th century Salone.
Ladies Brunch
A chance for ladies to come together, to have time to eat, drink, make friends, encourage and support each other, whilst living away from home.
Our guest speaker Rubina Goel, will give a short talk about the representation of women in healthcare research. There will be time to ask questions.
A suggested donation of €5 would be helpful, to cover the costs of the brunch.
Please email Sofia in our office, no later than 25th June, so we know numbers.
To boldly tax where no one has taxed before!
On June 25 at 19.30, Damien Macedo (PhD Candidate in Law at the University of Cambridge) discusses the newest context for commercial activity: outer space.
The field of space exploration has evolved since the space race of the 1960s: it is no longer state space agencies venturing off planet, but private entities. As tech billionaires, aspiring asteroid-miners, and pop stars from around the world seek to extend the economy into the cosmos, it is vital to know what laws regulate their actions—and how they will be taxed.
BRING AND SHARE LUNCH
Our Bring and Share lunch is celebrated after the service, every third Sunday.
It is a chance to spend time together meeting new people and connecting with old friends, whilst sitting in our 15th century salone, or outside in our cortile.
If you can bring some food and drink to share with others, that would be appreciated. Something homemade or shop bought is welcome.
If you cannot do this, you are STILL VERY WELCOME; we share what we have!
If you can label the ingredients of your contribution, that helps those who have allergies, so they can eat safely.
All are welcome.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am
We welcome you to join us as we celebrate the Eucharist together in English.
We sing hymns and have a Mass setting, (which you can listen to on our home page before the service), prayers, reading and a sermon - (https://www.stmarksitaly.com/)
After the service we have tea, coffee and cake in our 15th century Salone.
All are welcome.
St Mark’s Writing Group
This is a group of active writers working on a variety of writing projects. We 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.
Where: St. Mark's church, Via Maggio 16, Firenze
When: 6:00-8:00 pm (note new time)
How: For more information, email George.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Want to worship in English?
Come join us as we sing hymns, pray, listen to the sermon and share communion together. You can listen to the hymns and Mass setting on our home page before the service - (https://www.stmarksitaly.com/)
Afterwards, a warm welcome awaits you in our 15th Century salone.
Tea, coffee, cake and the chance to make new friends.
All are welcome.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30
Join us as we celebrate Holy Communion together.
We sing hymns and have a Mass setting, (which you can listen to on our home page before the service prayers, reading and a sermon - (https://www.stmarksitaly.com/)
Share tea, coffee and cake with us after the service, and get to meet others in Florence.
All are welcome.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
We welcome you to join us as we celebrate Trinity Sunday and the Eucharist together, in English.
We sing hymns and have a Mass setting, (which you can listen to on our home page before the service), prayers, reading and a sermon - (https://www.stmarksitaly.com/)
After the service we have tea, coffee and cake in our 15th century Salone.
All are welcome.
Emile Chandellier in Concert
The talented Emile Chandellier will give a free piano recital.
Featuring 4 Ballads of Chopin.
An evening not to miss!
Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
Want to worship in English in Florence?
Come along to St Mark’s Anglican Church and share the Eucharist, hymns and prayers with us this Sunday, as we celebrate Pentecost.
You will find a warm welcome, with coffee, tea and cake after the service, in our 15th Century Salone!
Writers Group
This is a group of active writers working on a variety of writing projects. We 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. (€5 cash donation for room use appreciated).
For more information, email George.
Bring and Share Lunch
Why not join us as we share lunch together in an informal and friendly atmoshphere, in our 15th Century Salone.
If you can, bring some food and drink to share with others, and have a chance to get to know people better and make friends.
Please label the food with the ingredients so that those with allergies can eat safely.
ALL are welcome.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am
Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the Eucharist together.
Visitors, tourists, students and those that live in Florence, can worship together in English.
After the service there will be an opportunity to get to know each other better over coffee and cake!
Music and Friends Concerto Corale
Free Entry to this concert.
Coro Cantaliberi
Fiesole - Firenze
Chitarra: Matteo Ceramelli
Direttore: Angela Batoni
Coral Eswèrtia
Societat Coral La Llanterna
Manresa / Súria - Catalogna
Direttore: Cristina Gamisans Roman
Direttore: Montserrat Fàbrega Ferrer
Swinging Notes
Schwaikheim - Germania
Direttore: Nikolai Singer
Free Entry to William Brackem's Piano Recital
Come and hear a free Piano recital with music by Chopin, Scriabin and Sciarrino.
Pianist William Bracken's creative voice stems from a deep fluency with the language of music itself, dissolving musical boundaries through improvisational state of mind, curiosity and acute contextual awareness. A visionary musician with a vast repertoire of classical masterworks, contemporary works and equally at home in jazz and improvised music, the Wirral-born pianist has won numerous international awards and currently holds a position as a member of teaching staff in the Centre for Creative Performance and Classical Improvisation at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Choral Eucharist at 10.30am
Join us as we pray, read the Bible, sing, listen to the sermon and share the Eucharist together.
All are welcome.