Schedule of church events and cultural activities (19–31 May 2026)

Below is a curated list of religious and cultural events organized by churches, evangelical organizations and related institutions in Italy. Practical details include times, venues and how to participate.

• Milan – 19 May, 18:00
  Claudiana Bookshop (via Francesco Sforza 12/a): fourth talk in the series on religious fundamentalisms. Elisa Giunchi (University of Milan) discusses "When the Islamic State was imagined." In-person and streamed live.
• Pinerolo (TO) – 19 May, 17:30
  Alliaudi Library: Bruna Peyrot presents "Valdesi. Women and men in history" (Claudiana), in conversation with Andrea Terranova (Salone off).
• Salerno – 19–20 May
  Study conference "Religious freedom in postwar Italy: Giorgio Peyrot's contribution." Session 1 on 19 May (15:00–18:00) at "V. Foa" classroom, D2 building, Fisciano campus; session 2 on 20 May (10:00–13:00) at Palazzo Fruscione.
• Turin – 19 May, 21:00
  Centro Sociale Ebraico: final meeting of the two-voice reading series "Joseph and his brothers: a journey of fraternity" (recording to be made available online).
• Palermo – 20 May, 21:00
  French Institute terrace: screening of "The Earrings of Madame De…" introduced by Pastor Peter Ciaccio (film series on Max Ophuls).
• Parma – 20 May, 19:00
  Methodist Evangelical Church: prayer vigil for the overcoming of homotransphobia.
• Zoom – 20 May, 21:00
  UCEBI Ambassadors of Peace prayer meeting: "Everyday life in cities at war" (registration required via online form).
• Lucca – 21 May, 18:00
  Palazzo Ducale: presentation of the ecumenical literary translation of the New Testament by the Italian Bible Society.
• Milan – 21 May, 18:00
  Claudiana Bookshop: presentation of "The Gospel according to the scribe" with Massimo Miori, Lidia Maggi and Piergiorgio Acquaviva.
• Novara – 21 May, 20:45
  Catechesis Hall, San Maiolo parish: third meeting of the series "Mark. A Gospel for those who accept the challenge of faith."
• Omegna (VCO) – 21 May, 21:00
  "Gianni Rodari" Library: dialogue "Under the same sky. Reflections on faith, love and citizenship."
• Rome – 21 May, 18:30
  Baptist Church, via del Teatro Valle: ecumenical Pentecost vigil organized by the Consulta of evangelical churches in the Rome area.
• Sondrio – 21 May, 20:30
  Evangelical Culture Center: workshop "Cultivating the word" by Natascia de Micheli (online and in-person), final session on "The word on stage."
• Turin – 21 May, 09:00
  School outreach: members of the working group on homophobia meet students of Liceo Gobetti to discuss faith and gender issues (World Day Against Homolesbotransphobia).
• 22 May – various venues
  Examples include "Cene dal Mondo" in Luserna San Giovanni (Diaconia Valdese), ecumenical vigil in Milan (San Fedele) against homotransphobia, theatre and musical events in Waldensian temples in Pinerolo and Pomaretto.
• Rome – 22–23 May
  Waldensian Faculty and Zoom: study days on "Faith, religious fanaticism and manipulation: a theological response" (registration details on the Faculty website).

Check with individual organizers for updates on times, registration requirements and streaming options. Many events offer live broadcasts or later recordings.