Christian Communities in Florence

The Life Church Italia

A non-denominational Christian church in Florence, affiliated with The Life Church network based in Memphis, Tennessee. The congregation is diverse and especially welcoming to students and young adults.

• Address: Via di Novoli 2 (at The Space Cinema), 50127 Florence

• Services: Sunday 10:00 AM (English) | Sunday 11:30 AM (Italian)

• Lead Pastor: Marco Geraci (originally from Sicily; lived in London and the U.S.)

• Contact: ciao@thelifechurch.it | +39 366 208 8347

• Website: thelifechurch.it

• Instagram: @thelifechurchitalia

Mosaico Church

A diverse, international Christian community welcoming people from all nationalities and backgrounds. Its mission is to reflect the unifying power of the Gospel in Florence’s creative environment.

• Sunday Gathering: 11:00 AM (English & Italian) — Spazio Alfieri, Via dell’Ulivo 

• Wednesday Discipleship Institute: 8:30 PM — Casa Mosaico, Piazzale Donatello 18 (1st Floor)

• Lead Pastor: Scott Pethtel (Illinois, USA; Intercultural Studies, Baptist Bible College)

• Contact: info@mosaicochurch.org

• Website: mosaicochurch.org

• Instagram: @mosaicochurch

Santi Apostoli English-Speaking Community

Part of the Archdiocese of Florence, this Catholic community serves international students, young professionals, and English-speaking residents through worship, Adoration, and social gatherings.

• Address: Piazza del Limbo 1, Florence

• Mass Times:

  • Sunday English Mass: 10:15 AM

  • Tuesday English Mass & Adoration: 6:30 PM (followed by a social)

  • Italian Masses: Sunday 11:45 AM & 7:00 PM | Wed–Sat 6:00 PM

  • Confession: Available before/during/after Mass on Sundays and Tuesdays or by appointment

• Chaplain: Fr. Kramer Cameron (Canada/USA)

• Contact: kcameron@legionaries.org | +39 348 871 9565

• Website: santiapostoli.com

• Instagram: @upperroom_florence
   

Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)

• Location: Piazza del Duomo

• English Mass: Saturday 5:00 PM

Santa Croce (Catholic)

Part of the Archdiocese of Florence, this Dominican church is an active parish serving both locals and visitors, with vibrant liturgical life and community services.

• Location: Piazza di Santa Croce 16

• Mass Times: Daily 6:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM (Italian)

Anglican / Episcopal Churches

St. James Episcopal Church (American Church)

A welcoming and diverse English-speaking parish serving Florence’s international community for over a century. St. James is part of the Episcopal Church of the United States and the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe.

• Address: Via B. Rucellai 9, Florence

• Service: Sunday Eucharist, 11:00 AM (with sermon and music)

• Mass language: English and Italian 

• Community Life: Coffee hour (rinfresco) follows each service; livestream available on PodBean.

• Clergy: Rev. Richard B. Easterling (Rector), Rt. Rev. Mark D.W. Edington (Bishop)

• Phone: +39 055 294417

• Website: stjames.it

St. Mark’s English Church

A welcoming and inclusive Anglican community serving Florence’s international residents and visitors. Rooted in the Anglican tradition, St. Mark’s offers open worship and a commitment to care and safeguarding for all.

• Address: Via Maggio 16/18, 50125 Florence

•  Service: Sunday Sung Eucharist, 10:30 AM 

• Mass language: English 

• Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Phone: +39 055 294 764

• Clergy: Father Chris — revchris007@gmail.com

• Website: stmarksitaly.com

Other Christian Denominations

• Church of Christ: 

  • Viale Milton 41 — Sunday Liturgy (English), 7:30 PM

  • Telephone: +39 055360534
    
    

• Baptist Church (Italian): 

  • Borgo Ognissanti 6

  • Telephone: +39 0559363405
    
    

• Evangelical Lutheran Church (Italian/German):

  •  Via de’ Bardi 20

  • E-mail: firenze@chiesaluterana.it

  • Website: https://www.chiesaluterana-firenze.org/en/ 

• Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall:

  • Via del Campofiore, 100
    
    

• Quakers:

  •  Meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11:00 AM (in-person or via Zoom)

  • Contact: quakersinflorence@gmail.com

Jewish Community Resources

Florence Synagogue & Jewish Community Center

• Address: Via Farini 4, 50121 Florence

• Phone: +39 055 245252

• Chief Rabbi: Rav Gadi Piperno

• President: Enrico Fink

• Secretary: Emanuele Viterbo

• Office Hours: Sunday–Friday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

• The Comunità Ebraica di Firenze offers religious services, cultural programs, and community support for members and visitors.

Shir Hadash – Progressive Jewish Congregation

• Email: shirhadash.fi@gmail.com

• An egalitarian and inclusive congregation using trilingual (Hebrew–Italian–English) prayer books.

• Kabbalat Shabbat: Twice monthly, Fridays at 8 PM (in person or via Zoom; see calendar for details) in English, Hebrew and Italian.

• Affiliated with the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) and the Italian Federation for Progressive Judaism (FIEP).

• Visitors of all faiths are welcome; please contact the congregation in advance for security reasons.
  
  

Kosher Dining in Florence

• A list of kosher and dietary-inclusive restaurants is available on the NYU Florence Info Portal- Restaurants for all diets.