St Michael's Uniting Church

Special Morning Tea with Rev. Ric Holland
2018-06-24 11:15 - 12:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Join Rev. Ric Holland for a cuppa and some lovely morning tea in the Hall on Sunday the 24th of June. This will be an opportunity to meet with Rev. Ric and express our thanks for fifteen months of Ministry at St Michaels.
All are welcome to attend.

Postponed: St Michael's & Port Phillip EcoCentre Presents PLASTICS: SONGS, SCIENCE & SOLUTIONS
2018-06-24 12:15 - 13:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Please note this event has been postponed due to a bereavement in the family of one of the team members.
Enquiries: Sally Clarke, Roger Hersey, Cheryl Power, Healing Our Planet Earth (H.O.P.E.) via Church Office 03 9654 5120 or office@stmichaels.org.au

Staying Alive
2018-07-01 12:00 - 13:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Developing Positive Attitudes towards Ageing
This session kicks of Series 2
The “Young Ones” held Sunday the 27th May explored the idea that our youth can make us young again. If we revisit the things the things we did when we were younger, that we ay have given up for some reason, we can be re-energised and feel younger. We ay find ways to still be involved in these things in some way.
When we believe we have the ability to do something it can change the way we behave in profound ways. If we have ore confidence we tend to put in ore effort. We cant always be younger but we can feel younger

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2018-07-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Emerging Conversations Series
Topic: Religion in 2018 and the ‘Emergent’ Church

Towards the end of the twentieth century there was the idea that as culture changes a new church should emerge in response.
The emerging church was a postmodern approach to Christianity.
How does the emergent church in 2018 respond to postmodern thought?
“Postmodern thought seeks to find new and more truthful versions of the world, it does not take other people’s views as final truth, it values experience and feelings over imposed ‘truth’ and supports the deconstruction of the organized and institutional church, seen as ‘inherited’ church.”
The past is the past – the future is there to shape – our response.
You are invited to join Neil as we continue the conversation.
When: Sunday July15, at 11.45am for an hour.
Where: Waratah Room 1st floor St Michael’s Administrative Building

Rev. Terence Corkin Consultation, Living into the Future - Conflict Transformation Weekend
2018-07-21 09:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Living into the Future – Conflict Transformation Weekend
• Learning about Conflict
o The “7 Levels of Conflict”
o Understanding your own Conflict Style
o Identifying future issues for the Congregation
• Collaborative and constructive ways of communicating
o Exploring clear communication strategies
o Values and Practices for collaborative decision making
The Consultant for the process, Rev. Terence Corkin, has stressed the importance of having the whole range of views from the congregation present at the workshop on July 21st 9.00 am – 1.30 pm. I agree that this is in the best interests of the congregation and our chances of mending our broken relationships.
I realise that it may not easy for you and some others to feel comfortable about being involved, so I am reaching out to encourage your attendance and contribution. The members at St Michael’s need to find a way to come together and I hope that we call all use the opportunity provided by this process to make a start on this important journey.
Richard Siegersma
Chair of Council
Join us from 9am. Food and Refreshments provided.

Staying Alive
2018-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Thank you for your feedback from last week’s session:
“A note of appreciation for an enjoyable and uplifting session.”
“I love the humour and your charged, vivacious, bright energy…”
“… it fuels my determination to do all that I can to be well and inspires me to Stay Alive.”
Despite our physical decline with age there is not the same straight-line decline in our mental capacities. Certain kinds of mental skills even improve with age – a broadening of our knowledge, roles, and vision that can be included in the term wisdom.
How to meet the challenges of ageing with our Crown of Wisdom continues on ….
Sunday 22nd July
12pm – 1pm (Waratah Room)
Please join us.

Joint Nominating Committee Nominations Close
2018-08-10 17:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

Staying Alive
2018-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Next session: Sunday 12th August
12pm – 1pm (Waratah Room)
Discover how our new knowledge, insights and imagination can help us create new ways of living.
For sale on the day: Patricia Edgar’s “In Praise of Ageing” ($20).
“Patricia Edgar brilliantly portrays the challenges and, more importantly, the manifold joys of growing older. This book is a “must read” for every thinking Australian.”
(Sir Gustav Nossal)
The last session of this “Staying Alive” series will be Sunday 19th August
Everyone welcome!

Silent Movie Comedies
2018-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Internationally renowned organist David Johnston OAM
Will present his original accompaniment to some of the most hilarious action packed movies of the silent era starring Monty Banks, Charlie Chaplin plus more on this William Hill (1866) historic pipe organ.
For more information about David Johnston OAM: www.davidjohnston.id.au/
Admission $10 at the door
12midday at St Michaels Uniting Church 120 Collins St Melbourne.

Brave New World Seminars with Professor Joseph Camilleri OAM. 11,18 & 25 September
2018-09-11 18:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
A series of captivating and thought provoking seminars
Professor Joseph Camilleri OAM returns to St Michael’s to deliver three exciting lectures offering a new perspective on how we are travelling in the 21st Century.
The presentations will combine interviews with guests and conversation across the generations to help us probe the present and re-imagine the future.
There is no suggestion here that the nightmarish vision of the future Aldous Huxley paints in his Brave New World is upon us. Yet, his reading of the future has a too close- for-comfort feel about it: the conditioning of people to think in certain ways, economic and political dogmas that go virtually unquestioned, the media-shaped narratives of reality, the habit of reducing human beings to consumers, use of language and images that purposely confuse and mislead.
To make sense of current trends in Australia and the West more generally this series focuses on our public institutions, how truthful and trustworthy they are, what we the public think of them, how well equipped we are to handle, individually and collectively, the challenges of life in ‘our brave new world’.
Part 1: Life in The Post-Truth World. Are lies, fake news and cover-ups
the new normal?
Truth is a human quality, not unlike beauty and wisdom. In public life, trust, reliability,
judgment and solidarity all depend upon truth. In today’s world – Australia included –
truth telling seems on the wane. This session explores:
• What is happening to truth-telling in Australian public life? How much does our
society value well informed, truthful communication?
• What are the dangers of the ‘post-truth’ world? What damage are lies, secrecy and
fake news doing to our parliaments and political parties, media, banks, educational
and religious institutions?
• Are the populist slogans sweeping Australia and much of the Western world here
to stay? What lies behind them?
Part 2 Is Social Trust in Decline? Tuesday 18 September
What does this mean for Politics, Business, Banking, the Media, Religion?
Part 3 Redeeming Truth and Trust in Public Life: What will it take? Tuesday 25 September
When: Tuesdays 11, 18 and 25 September 2018, from 6pm
Where: St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins st Melbourne
Tickets $20 per Seminar or $45 for all 3
Bookings via: https://www.trybooking.com/XKLK or call the Office on 03 9654 5120

Organ Recital
2018-09-13 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by visiting artist Pavel Kohout (Organ) – Visitor from Prague, Czech Republic it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Winner of both, the prestigious First Prize and the J. S. Bach Prize at the one of the world’s largest international organ competition Musashino – Tokyo 2000, Pavel Kohout is regarded today as one of the most brilliant representatives of the new generation of European concert artists.
Pavel Kohout graduated from the Prague Conservatory and the Music Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague under the guidance of Jaroslav Tůma. From 1999 he continued his studies in historical organ technique at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the Netherlands with renowned specialist Prof. Jacques van Oortmerssen. In 2010 he obtained degree doctor philosophiae in historical performance practice of the South German and Czech baroque organ music at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
Pavel Kohout has won a number of prizes at international organ competitions including first prizes at international contests in Ljubljana 1998 and Vilnius 1999 and several other special awards including the “Dancing Angel” prize of the European Music Competition for Youth.
As a concert organist, pianist and orchestra´s soloist, Pavel Kohout performs throughout entire Europe, Russia, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. His further activities include an ongoing collaboration with Czech National Radio for the project “Historical Organs” presents international master classes, act as juror and continues recording on diverse CDs
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Brave New World Seminars With Professor Joseph Camilleri OAM. Part 2: Is Social Trust in Decline?
2018-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Part 2 in a series of captivating and thought provoking seminars
Is Social Trust in Decline? – What does this mean for Politics, Business, Banking, the Media, Religion?
In Australia as elsewhere, many to think that our institutions — public and private —
are not acting in the public interest.
News organizations are themselves less trusted by the public than ever before. Social media are following suit. Religious leaders and organisations, far from setting the moral tone for public life, are now mistrusted and even shunned.
How does this erosion of public trust affect confidence in the future? In the present
climate, can we expect policies that are conducive to human flourishing, vibrant communities, and a sustainable and peaceful future?
Next Seminar:
Part 3 Redeeming Truth and Trust in Public Life: What will it take? Tuesday 25 September
When: Tuesdays 11, 18 and 25 September 2018, from 6pm
Where: St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins st Melbourne
Tickets $20 per Seminar or $45 for all 3
Bookings via: https://www.trybooking.com/XKLK or call the Office on 03 9654 5120

Brave New World Seminars with Professor Joseph Camilleri OAM. Part 3: Redeeming Truth and Trust in Public Life
2018-09-25 18:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Part 3 in a series of captivating and thought provoking seminars
Redeeming Truth and Trust in Public Life: What will it take?
This session asks whether – and how – we can summon the energy, resources and collective vision to reset the agenda and the conversation. How do we place truth and trust at the centre of our civic engagement? Is democracy still relevant to our globalised, digitalised world? If so, how can it be made to work? Is there an effective ethical compass to guide public life and personal growth?
When: Tuesdays 11, 18 and 25 September 2018, from 6pm
Where: St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins st Melbourne
Tickets $20 per Seminar or $45 for all 3
Bookings via: https://www.trybooking.com/XKLK or call the Office on 03 9654 5120

Organ Recital Jan Vermiere
2018-09-27 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by Jan Vermiere – visiting organist from Antwerp, it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.

Sunday Service
2018-09-30 10:00 - 23:00 | VIC
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.
This Week Rev. Peter Burnham joins us.
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Organ Recital
2018-10-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-10-11 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-22 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-29 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by our Director of Music Rhys Boak, it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your order of service each week to see who if there are any changes to who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Searchers Group: A Fine Wind Blowing Presentation
2018-10-14 11:45 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A Searchers Group Presentation on Dr Francis Macnab’s book “A Fine Wind is Blowing” will occur followed by a Q&A session.
We will look at how Dr Macnab’ s Controversial “New Faith” incorporated themes from the Psalms in the Hebrew Scriptures and how re reinterpreted them for modern times
When: Sunday October 14, 11.45am to 1.00pm
Where: Waratah Room 1st Floor, St Michael’s U.C. Centre
Facilitators: Peter Kahane and Simon McCall

Lior Concert In celebration of the release of his new album ‘Between You and Me’.
2018-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Hello all!
We very excited to announce that Lior will be returning to the beautiful St. Michael’s on Collins in Melbourne for a show on Thurs Oct 18 in celebration of the release of his new album ‘Between You and Me’.
After a magical evening there last year, Lior feels compelled to return with a beautiful group of musicians to perform a selection of songs from his new album as well as a collection of old faves. (For those of you that were there last year, we’ve specifically made it earlier in the year so it won’t be so hot!) We received many messages last year from people who missed out on tickets as the capacity in this venue is limited, so we are sending you a presale link to buy tickets before this show is officially announced.
You can do so here : https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=397604&
Info on ’Between You and Me’ album presale as well as more tour dates in Australia, Holland & Germany coming soon.
For any queries, send us a line at lior@lior.com.au

Poetry Group with Dr Peter Kingsbury
2018-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
POETRY GROUP presented by Dr Peter Kingsbury
Come along to the new Poetry Group to enjoy a lively discussion about the selected poem or other poems you might like to share.
“The Road not Taken” by Robert Frost has been chosen for this session. The poem came up in the recent film
“The Book Club” where two different interpretations were offered.
The poem was also used by M. Scott Peck on his well known book on love, “The Road Less Travelled”
DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2018 from 12.00 – 1.00pm
LOCATION: 2nd floor, GROUP ROOM
All welcome

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2018-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Creative Faith Discussion Moderated by Neil Blood.
Our life journey is a personal one-full of experiences, which help guide our response to everything happening in our lives.
All are welcome to Join Neil in the Waratah Room for this conversation.
Tea and coffee provided
Date: Sunday 15 April
Time: 11.45 am to 12.45 pm
Location: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Place

Wellbeing Session with Roz Rimes "Nuturing Your Capacity To Savour"
2018-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
WELLBEING PROGRAM WITH ROZ RIMES
BACKGROUND ABOUT THE WELLBEING PROGRAM
Savouring our way to wellbeing – a great way to live with zest!
Roz Rimes, Master of Applied Positive Psychology, is the founder of Social Enterprise, Live with Zest, she has been a St Michael’s member since 1994 and will help us to explore tested, practical ways of savouring to improve our wellbeing. Roz’s highly trained Labradoodles, Flash and Rafa will demonstrate their ‘joie de vivre’ because you don’t need to have a dog to savour, but it helps!
WELLBEING SESSION “Nuturing Your Capacity To Savour”
Savouring Defined, in this session we will explore the many ways to savour and how to use savouring in social settings and challenging situations. You will learn how to build your savouring muscles to experience more joy in your life.
You don’t need to spend money or make major life changes and the benefits are profound. Flash and Rafa will be in the room and there will be plenty of laughter.
Presented by Roz Rimes on Sunday 4th November – 12pm in Waratah Room

Staying Alive with Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shayne Yates
2018-11-11 11:45 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The 1st session in the new series of Staying Alive will commence at 12pm in the Waratah Room, Level 1 St Michael’s U.C. Centre 120 Collins St Melbourne 3000

General Meeting For Church Council Elections 2018
2018-11-18 11:45 - 12:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The terms of Office for 18 members of St Michael’s Uniting Church Council will finish on 31st December 2018
Nominations are now being sought for these positions on the Church Council. Nomination Forms have been sent by email or post to all Members, extra copies are available on the Information Table
The closing date for receipt of Nomination Forms and accompanying information is 5pm Friday 19th October 2018.
A Congregational Meeting will be held at 11.45pm in the Church on Sunday the 18th of November, with the sole purpose of electing up to 18 Councillors.
Successful Candidates must receive a majority of the votes cast by Members present. There is no, Postal, Proxy or Absentee voting.

Staying Alive with Staying Alive with Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shayne Yates
2018-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
This will the third session in the new series. It will will commence at 12pm in the Waratah Room, Level 1 St Michael’s U.C. Centre
Check back here for updates
