Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-11-11 13:00 - 13:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals have returned. We are excited to bring back this beloved free event.
This Thurdsay we are offering something a little different. A 45 minute concert:
An American in Paris with Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano)
A concert filled with an enticing blend of French and American selections reflecting Elyane’s bicultural upbringing. With the contrast of elegant French music and entertaining American works, culminating in the well-loved solo version of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, this is a program NOT to be missed! Other works presented are by Chaminade, Debussy, Satie, Joplin, and Confrey.
“A pianist with a powerful, polished technique and many an original interpretive notion.” – Allan Kozinn
Laussade, Pianist, In Recital / The New York Times
A graduate of the Juilliard school in New York City, pianist Elyane Laussade has delighted audiences on five continents with her imaginative and strongly individual playing. The New York Times has said she is “a pianist with a powerful, polished technique and many an original interpretive notion….with an impeccable sense of style and dazzling power.”
About Dr Elyane Laussade:
Originally from the USA, she has now established herself as one of Australia’s finest performers. She has performed on numerous occasions with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and has been featured by ABC Classic FM and 3MBS in studio recordings and live broadcasts.
As a soloist, Elyane has performed in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Japan, South Africa, the USA, Taiwan and Europe.
Elyane’s most recent endeavour is the Mozart Project which will see her perform all 27 Mozart piano concertos with orchestras around Australia. She enjoys a rich chamber music involvement along with her solo career.
Her love for the musical experience as a close encounter has inspired her to run a special series of intimate recitals at the Laussade Studio in Melbourne. Elyane enjoys performing in her studio as a soloist and in collaboration with Australian and international musicians.
Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.

You must show your vaccination certificate, or exemption before entering the church building
On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger
Facemasks must be worn covering mouth and nose inside the church​ (unless medically exempted)
Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
Observe 1.5m physical distancing from people not in your household.
Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

*Please note upcoming music may be subject to change.

Sunday Gathering - Online and In-Church
2021-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Welcome back to in-church services.
For those who are unable to attend, we are still online, from 10am each Sunday.
“The end of the age or the beginning of a new one?”
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – 14 November 2021
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music in Church: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello) & Rose Riebl (Piano)
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here
Watch Online Gathering here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2021-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Welcome back to in-church services.
For those who are unable to attend, we are still online, from 10am each Sunday: Watch Online Gathering here
“The man who wrestled with God”
Reign of Christ Sunday – 21 November 2021
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music Online: Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music In Church: Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download or read the Order if Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online & In Church
2021-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Website
Sunday services are happening in church and online.
For those returning to church, please read the “Back to Church” information here.
For those who continue to watch online here – tune in from 10am each Sunday
“Sacred the Body”
Second Sunday of Advent – 5 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano), The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download the Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2021-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Spirituality and Liberation”
Third Sunday of Advent – 12 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano), Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet, & Rhys Boak (Harpsichord & Organ)

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2021-12-26 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Gather together in church at 10 am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am.
Watch Online Gathering here
“Starting with a star”
First Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 26 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo String Quartet & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Next Week:
“New Year Resolutions Wisdom”
Second Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 2 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), The Academy of St Michael & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - in church and Online
2022-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Deeper into life”
First Sunday after Epiphany– Sunday 9 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In-Church
2022-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday services are happening in church and online.
For those returning to church, please read the “Back to Church” information here.
For those who continue to watch online here – tune in from 10am each Sunday
“Sacred extravagance”
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 16 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Day of Mourning Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Let the meditations of my heart be acceptable”
Day of Mourning
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 23 January 2022
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“By love we are known”
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 30 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and in Church
2022-02-06 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Gather together in church at 10 am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am.
Watch Online Gathering here
“Telling our own sacred stories”
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 6 February 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Katherine Norman (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Joseph Kelly, Ceridwen McCooey & Vincent Wang (Cellos),
Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download or view Order of Service here

Next week:
“Blessed be…interdependence”
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 13 February 2022, 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: The St Michael Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday reflection: online and in-church
2022-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Journey inward, journey outward”
Lent – Sunday 6 March 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Helen Bower & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music in Church: Susannah Ng (Violin), Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday
2022-03-13 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Gender queer: Jesus as mother”
Second Sunday in Lent – Sunday 13 March 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Cailin Howarth (Alto) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Who can I blame?”
Third Sunday in Lent – Sunday 20 March 2022, from 10am
Liturgist and Reflector: Dr Liz Boase
Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Luke Severn (Cello) & Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Gardener by a Gnarled Tree by Vincent Van Gogh

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Once lost, now found”
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Sunday 27 March 2022, from 10am
Guest minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Susannah Ng (Violin), Mark Fitzgibbon (Piano)& Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Prodigal son by Kaye Redman

Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2022-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Missing the point”
Fifth Sunday in Lent – Sunday 3 April 2022, from 10am
Guest minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music Online: Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music in Church: Eliza Bennetts O’Connor (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Mary of Bethany by Kerry Martin

Sunday Gathering: Online and In church
2022-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Palm Sunday: A tale of two processions”
Palm Sunday – Sunday 10 April 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music in church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: “Where the way leads” by Jan Richarson

Good Friday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-04-15 09:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Good Friday
Holding pain: our own and the world’s
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), The St Michael’s Singers (conducted by Rhys Boak) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: The St Michael’s Singers (conducted by Rhys Boak) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Black Cross by Georgia O’Keefe

Easter Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Easter Sunday
The reawakening of love
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: The St Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by David Musk & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - online and in church
2022-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
Third Sunday of Easter – 1 May 2022, 10am
“Soul force: meeting hate with love”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church & online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Exploring Belonging: Session
2022-05-01 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Two “Exploring Belonging” sessions will be held after morning services on Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May.
The sessions will cover our mission and vision, and aspects of community life at St Michael’s. We will outline different ways of belonging at St Michael’s (Companions) and in the Uniting Church (Membership, Membership in Association, Adherent).
There will be opportunities for conversation with our minister, Margaret.
The sessions are hosted by Neil Blood, Chair of Programs, and Lyndell O’Brien, Chair of Contact & Care.
These sessions are open to everyone, but they are particularly offered for newcomers who have come in the last 2 years.
For further information, email office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2022-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Fourth Sunday of Easter – 8 May 2022, 10am
“And still we rise”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church & online: Alex Owens (Baritone), Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Exploring Belonging Sessions
2022-05-08 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
At St Michael’s we seek to offer you more than a warm welcome.
We also offer opportunities for you to belong, however that is appropriate for you.
Two “Exploring Belonging” sessions will be held after morning services on Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May.
The sessions will cover our mission and vision, and aspects of community life at St Michael’s. We will outline different ways of belonging at St Michael’s (Companions) and in the Uniting Church (Membership, Membership in Association, Adherent).
There will be opportunities for conversation with our minister, Margaret.
The sessions are hosted by Neil Blood, Chair of Programs, and Lyndell O’Brien, Chair of Contact & Care.
These sessions are open to everyone, but they are particularly offered for newcomers who have come in the last 2 years.
For further information, email office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2022-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Celebration by Ron Swanson

Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services can be viewed on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 15 May 2022, 10am
“Being compassionate is more important than being right”

Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Gerogia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Christopher Watson (Tenor), Annabelle Farid (Oboe) & Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 22 May 2022, 10am
“Peace, a possibility or a slogan“
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music in church: Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering: Online and in Church
2022-05-29 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Action by Jessica Johnson
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Seventh Sunday of Easter – 29 May 2022, 10am
Reconciliation Week “Reconciliation: Be Brave. Make Change.“
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Music online: Katherine Norman (Soprano) The Nuovo Quartet and Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-06-05 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Pentecost by Edgardo de Guzman
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Pentecost – 5 June 2022, 10am
Pentecost: Spirit of Courage
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering: In church and online
2022-06-12 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: The Trinity by Lance McNeel
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Trinity Sunday – 12 June 2022, 10am
Trinity: living with mystery
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Zoe Black (Violin) & Joe Chindamo (Piano)
Music online: Michelle Nelson & Meredith Connie (Guitars) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here
Third Sunday after Pentecost – 26 June 2022, 10am
UCA Anniversary: Dwelling in Love
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet), The Academy of St Michael’s & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – 3 July 2022, 10am
Rules for Mission: ancient and modern
Guest minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music in church: Lisa Maree Amos (Flute), Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Music online: Peter Sheridan (Flute), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here
