evangelical christian church in venice and rome?
 

i guess there are lots of catholic churches in venice and rome, but would anyone have info on evangelical christian churches in these areas? thank you for your help.

Hi Peace,

http://siti.feem.it/eea-esem2002/general/e05.html

See under protestant.

St.George in Dorsoduro area has English service but maybe you have to check locally the time for that. This one is located at Campo San Vio (one of the rare "campos" facing the Grand Canal) between the Accademia Bridge and Peggie Guggenheim Museum. I don't know if other churches give service in English .

Kappa,

Oh, I get it, you are addressing me. You know what 'heiwa' means. Do you speak nihongo? The first time you wrote 'peace', I thought you were extending a greeting of peace. Domo arigato. Appreciate the info.

Fra, Schuler and Letsgo,

Thank you.

Afterall,

Your post and the succeeding ones have been deleted. But I will try to respond to your questions and I am not taking offense. I was asking for evangelical church info because I want to honor the Lord on His day even though I will be traveling. I realize that the blessings of travel and the beauty that I will see are all from Him, among other things that I am thankful for. And I want to celebrate Him with other believers. If it were just a rite, then perhaps it is evil as you said. It used to be just an obligation for me, you know, one hour every Sunday then back to my own selfish ways the rest of the week, unmindful of God (not that I am now completely free of selfishness). No, it wasn’t school nor parents that led me to Him but an emptiness deep inside that nothing could fill but the love of Jesus and His forgiveness of all my sins. Church now has meaning for me, since having had an encounter with the Lord Jesus, our Savior and having an intimate relationship with Him. The best thing that ever happened to me. And my worship is not just on Sundays. Have you ever felt that emptiness? Did you have some bad experience in the church? I sincerely pray that you will experience Jesus too. This is not about religion. God’s grace to you.

heiwa -

I did read the offensive and now deleted remarks and I (not at all religious) commend you for such a gracious and inspiring response!

Beautiful...

There are not too many Protestant churches in Italy, but you may find what you are looking for via this link
www.pilgrimtours.com/europe/italy/waldensian.htm

The Waldensian Movement may not be to your taste: I suspect they would not describe themselves as evangelical.But they are Christian and very welcoming and have a presence in both Rome and Venice.

Alternatively, the American Episocopal Church in Rome has services in English every Sunday at St. Paul's Within the Walls. They are the most active group as far at outreach are concerned and you can most certainly take communion there (if that is an issue for you).

BTW, there are Catholic Evangelical churches to be found in many communities in Italy-I am certain they consider themeselves to be Christian-is that not an option for the time you would be there? I gather it is a vacation and you are not looking to move there.

(I have ignored the contributions in between because frankly, I did not 'get' them-just trying to answer the original post with information I had on hand-we had a young lady who attended our school in Italy who needed to know what you are asking, so I have done the research!)

thank you, tuck. glad you were inspired. may you seek Him too that you may find Him.

lj, you are very helpful. thank you for the link. i looked up waldensian christians- interesting. re: communion, im not really concerned that i should have it during the travel. like i said i used to be concerned more with tradition and obligation but now i'm free to enjoy Him.

Godbless.

In Rome, when I was there many many years ago, there was a Presbyterian church that had English services. It was about halfway down on the right when heading towards the Forum.

This is the up-to-date list of English-speaking churches in Rome:
http://www.stpaulsrome.it/english/ec.../churches.html
More limited in Venice. The only non-RC church with regular English services is St George's:
http://www.stgeorgesvenice.com/

Heiwa777 - You sound like the kind of person I can only dream of some day becoming. Your graciousness and dignity are the two traits I most definitely lack as I struggle with my own spirituality.

you've all been so helpful and encouraging.

sue, thank you for the directions to the presbyterian church along the way.

alec, the links were very informative with several choices and directions.

zeus,thank you for your kind words. true grace and dignity can only be given by God as we let Him transform us by the blood of the Savior and the Word. He clothes us in His righteousness. it is possible. allow Jesus into your life and let him change you from the inside out -not the other way around as is commonly thought.

Heiwa,
My son and I will be in Venice in early June. I was wondering if you found a place to worship on Sunday in Venice?

Also, the grace and dignity with which you live your faith comes not from you. You are simply an open vessel for His love and that shows through. You post reminds me of my reading in 1 Peter 4:8 today. " Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins." Thanks for demonstrating this kind of love over three years ago.

smittysmith,

just wondering why you wouldn't want to worship in the Basilica of san Marco.

after all, it is surely what is in our hearts that matters, not the building we are in?

For anyone looking for a specific type of religiuos establishment that is differrent that the dominant religion in the area I alwasys suggest that they try to make contacts through their local church. This is much more likely to have knowledge of whatever specific type of worship is being sought - since many peple here would hae no idea what type of church is acceptable. Or which local churches are open to those who are not members of the congregation.

Or which local churches are open to those who are not members of the congregation.>>

the basilica di san marco is open to all for services - entry by the north door.

what sort of church is it that is NOT open to all, whether a member of the congregation or not?

Catholic churches are open to all, as are the churches of major protestant sects. But there are churches of some religions are open only to members of the congregation - and I wouldn't presume to speak for them being open to all. That is why I suggested the OP search for churches through their own congregation.

"What sort of church is it that is NOT open to all"

Mormon temples, for starters. Some Hindu temples, and the main sanctuaries of most. Probably inner Scientology meeting places (not sure what they're called.)

we are talking about pretty mainstream christian churches here - which is what the OP is talking about.

I'm open to being contradicted but I think that Venice is somewhat short of hindu temples.

still don't see why the OP can't just go and enjoy a service in the Basilica.

I took your question, as distinct from the OP's, as general - "church" as religious building.

Although I would enjoy attending service in the Basilica, I'm not at all religious, and the OP obviously is. I doubt it would met her requirements, and nytraveler has given the best advice.

"still don't see why the OP can't just go and enjoy a service in the Basilica."

Anne: you KNOW you're being provocative. It's not that long ago (well: 50 years back) my mother was threatened with eternal damnation for attending her aunt's funeral in a mainstream Anglican church. These things work both ways.

If you want re-affirmation of the Bible's literal truth (pretty much what "evangelical Christian" means) at your service, a Mozart High Mass sung by St Mark's choir, and a brief homily in Italian reminding the faithful that Christ rarely meant quite what you might think at first, doesn't just not cut it: it can be downright heretical.

The Whore of Babylon is at her whoreirest when she's singing the most sublime music God ever inspired man to write.

annhig,
I agree, it is what is in our hearts that matters. I have attended mass in the basilica San Marco on at least one other trip to Venice. I am simply interested in the experience at Protestant churches in Italy. Thank you for your question.