Easter is a church season lasting 50 days, ending with the Feast of Pentecost. It is a festive time of great rejoicing. In celebration of Easter, St. James Church announces the following schedule:

Thursdays in Easter  

May 5 - Cookout and Conversation - 7:30 PM

May 12 - Popcorn Theology - 7:30 PM

Movie and discussion at the rectory.

May 19 - International Dinner - 7:30 PM

Greek Cuisine €10 (children under 12 free)

May 26 - Popcorn Theology - 7:30 PM

Movie and discussion at the rectory.

June 9 - Popcorn Theology - 7:30 PM

Movie and discussion at the rectory.

Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday - June 12

9:00 AM Eucharist in Chapel

11:00 AM - Festive Eucharist

The Church will be hosting an exhibit by local artist Don Sutphin. Sutphin is an American painter and graphic artist. Originally from New England, he has worked in Florence in the Via Erta Canina for 50 years.

The Opening and Reception for the Art Exhibition will be held in the Undercroft on Friday, May 6, at 7 PM, and the Exhibition will be on view during normal office hours from May 7 through May 31. All are welcome.

Giampiero Gallo, Professor of Economy, University of Florence and NYU-Florence, will present the next Adult Forum,  Sunday, May 8, speaking on the world economic system in the wake of the economic crisis.  

The recent financial and economic crisis was the worst one seen since the Great Depression. There have been substantial consequences on the structures of the economies around the world. The debris left behind is still affecting our daily lives. It can be useful to outline some perspectives for growth and development for the next few years. A major element of novelty is the fact that emerging economies are reducing the gap relative to the rich economies. With an aging population and increasing public debt, there is a lot that we should be worried about.

Grab a cappuccino and join us in the meeting room. 

The severe storms and tornadoes that have overwhelmed five Southern states continue to batter the region.  A new wave of storms came shortly after an earlier cluster that barreled through the Southeast over the weekend of April 16.  Over 300 people have died throughout the South and Southeast and widespread damage to homes and civic infrastructure has been reported.

Please make checks payable to:  

Episcopal Relief & Development/USA Disaster Response Fund

Mail to: PO Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058

To make a credit card donation, please call 800-334-7626, ext. 5129 or visit our website at 

www.er-d.org  

Donations may be also be at the Church office.

Support the Food Bank and other outreach programs by requesting that the 5 X 1000 on your Italian tax return be donated to "Amici di St. James in Florence." Simply sign the relevant box on your taxreturn form and indicate the 'codice fiscale' (tax ID number) for Amici di St. James in Florence:

94138720480

There is no financial implication to you for doing this; funds fromthe "5 x 1000" that are not specifically allocated for non-profit associations are left to the government.

Please share this information with anyone who is interested in supporting the charitable activities of St. James.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

The Tecress Company will be cleaning and repairing the facade of the Church. The work will begin on April 11 and is scheduled to run for two months. There will be some scaffolding around the exterior of the building. Pardon our progress.  

St. James' Town House, in the heart of Florence, is the perfect place to stay with friends or family. We are centrally located near the train station, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and many other favorite places to visit. We accept reservations for a minimum of 1 week and a maximum of 3 months. Your stay with us is considered a donation to St. James Church. Contact us for availability and further information. Everyone is Welcome at St. James' Town House!

St. James' Town House is a three story apartment with its own entrance on via Bernardo Rucellai, next to the church rectory and part of the parish complex. It is a spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath apartment, furnished with antiques, including a beautiful 1826 John Broadwood fortepiano, and overlooking the church and the rectory garden. It is fully equipped with linens for both bed and bath, along with kitchen supplies. There is satellite television that includes many English language programs, a washing machine, microwave oven, and iron. The bedrooms and living room are air conditioned. Off- street parking within the grounds of the church for one car.

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