Gymanfa Ganu
2017-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Welch Church’s 2017 St David’s Day Gymanfa Ganu
An afternoon of hymn singing, conducted by an esteemed choir conductor from Wales, with additional performances by five local choirs. Some items will be sung by the winner of last year’s national Eisteddfod of Wales who has been brought out especially for this event.
Featuring special guests from Wales:
EDWARD-RHYS HARRY – guest conductor
KEES HUYSMANS – 2016 National Eisteddfod of Wales Blue Riband winner
And the combined voices of five local choirs:
– Australian Welsh Male Choir
– Melbourne Welsh Male Choir
– Victorian Welsh Male Choir
– Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir
– Excelsis
This is a FREE EVENT

In Conversation with Dr Debra Campbell
2017-03-12 10:00 - 23:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
We are delighted to have Dr Debra Campbell join us during Sunday Service as she launches her new book Lovelands. Rev Ric Holland will join Dr Campbell in conversation during the Sunday Service. Dr Campbell will be signing books in the library after the Service.

Nothing is more important to us than love, yet nothing is more painful than love gone wrong. Throughout our lives, dangerous fault-lines and crevasses can develop in our inner emotional landscapes due to past hurts and losses.
Lovelands is psychologist Dr Debra Campbell’s map for traversing the sometimes treacherous terrain of love and cultivating the wisdom and self-awareness for a passionate life and relationship.
Drawing on her personal experiences and professional knowledge of dysfunctional love relationships, Dr Campbell helps you to locate and identify your fault-lines so you can avoid repeating negative patterns and be empowered to make different choices.

Lovelands will guide readers in making sense of love and claiming the role of hero of your own life, sovereign of your Lovelands.
About Dr Debra Campbell
Psychologist, couple therapist and former university lecturer in marriage and relationships, Debra Campbell has worked in private practice, consulting on everything from panic to depression and parenting problems, as well as spending a number of years as a couple therapist at Relationships Australia.

Prior to her work in psychology Debra taught yoga and meditation and was the director of Hobsons Bay Yoga and Natural Health and Newport Yoga Centre. To date mindfulness remains a cornerstone of her work in mental health and couple relationships.

Her research has been published in psychological journals in Australia and the USA. Debra lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, kids and a dog.
Debra can be found on Twitter: @drdebracampbell Instagram: @drdebracampbell and Online: www.drdebracampbell.com.

H.O.P.E. - Helping Our Planet Earth
2017-03-12 11:45 - 12:45 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Making a Difference to Climate Change
11.45am, Sunday 12 March – Kurrajong Room, St Michael’s Place
We are honoured to have Kelly Wickham, from Sustainability Victoria, present an inspirational discussion about climate change and how we can reduce our impact on the planet with minimal inconvenience.
Examining how we can help reach a target of net zero emissions by 2050, with a 15-20% reduction in emissions in the next three years.
As Project Advisor for the Climate Change team at Sustainability Victoria, Kelly is responsible for the collation and analysis of evidence that supports the development and implementation of an integrated Climate Change Program which includes energy, waste and resource recovery work.
Join us for a constructive conversation, audiovisual presentation and refreshments.
H.O.P.E is organised by Sally Clarke, Cheryl Power & Jorge Torrico.

Guided Meditation
2017-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join meditation practitioner Sian Ellett and discover the energy of your body and the world around you through guided awareness.

This one hour session will include:

a welcome and introduction to the concept of guided meditation
a guided body awareness meditation, utilising movement, visualisation and breath
discussion of experiences and time to ask questions

Sian is a writer and meditation practitioner specialising in health, wellbeing, meditation and personal development.
Sian Ellett

Philosophy for Beginners
2017-04-30 11:45 - 12:45, 2017-06-25 11:45 - 12:45 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Thinking outside the square
A lively, interactive discussion group, presented by Dr Peter Kingsbury, focusing on thinking outside the square.
Designed to inspire creative and innovative thinking.

French Conversation
2017-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join native French speaker, Johanna Hersey, for a fun and informal French conversation workshop where all are welcome to practice their French and receive some pointers in basic French conversation skills.
Beginners and fluent speakers alike will find someone to chat to in French with help and guidance on hand.

French Conversations
2017-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2017-07-30 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The word faith is generally avoided in everyday conversation, being associated with religious subculture, beliefs and superstitions.
At St Michael’s the Creative Faith discussion group distinguishes between faith and belief, providing an opportunity and the freedom to explore our personal faith and help find meaning in the course of our lives
All are invited to the Creative Faith sessions; you may join in the conversation or just come along to listen in while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
Join Neil Blood in the Waratah room 1st floor St Michael’s halls after morning service on the following dates.
Dates: July 30, August 20, September 17, November 19
Time: 11.45 to 12.45
Tea and Coffee provided

French Conversations
2017-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

St Michael's Membership - Information Session
2017-08-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Would you like to consider becoming a member of St Michael’s?
On Sunday 13 August, prospective New Members will be able to meet with Rev Ric Holland and the New Members Team in the Waratah Room following the service, where you will have the opportunity to hear more about St Michael’s and to ask questions.
Rev Ric will also talk about what becoming a member of the Uniting Church in Australia, and St Michael’s in particular means.

Exhibition Opening - Jane Downing "Gratitude"
2017-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | VIC
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Jane Downing’s vibrant and inspirational artwork in the St Michael’s Gallery.
Jane Downing focuses on things to be grateful for. Since embarking on her creative journey this sense of gratitude has been highlighted even more.
Jane started painting a year and a half ago. “It is my happy place; a place to ‘be’, reflect, ponder, be at peace and to explore and play.” She says.
Her bright paintings showcase her love of colour and expression. Jane paints from within, from her emotions, from her life experience; exploring the feeling of gratitude through art.
Jane aims to provoke thought, thanks, nurture, caring for each other through the paintings in this exhibition.

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2017-08-20 11:45 - 12:45 | VIC
Continuing our series The Things That Bring Meaning To Life, our next session we focus on our faith and our Spirituality, that undefined element of humanity that unites, enlightens, comforts and nourishes us.
We welcome you to this discussion group to join with a group from St Michael’s community, for a conversation about aspects of a faith that brings meaning to our lives.
Topic: Spirituality – so what – does it really matter?
Date: August 20. Time: 11.45 am to 12.45 pm
Location: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Place. Tea and Coffee provided.

Philosophy for Beginners
2017-08-27 11:45 - 12:45 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Thinking Outside the Square.
A lively, interactive discussion group, presented by Dr Peter Kingsbury, focusing on thinking outside the square.
Designed to inspire creative and innovative thinking.
FREE EVENT
No bookings required

French Conversation
2017-09-03 11:45 - 12:45 | Ministers Reception Room
Join native French speaker, Johanna Hersey, for a fun and informal French conversation class where all are welcome to practice their French and receive some pointers in basic French conversation skills.
Beginners and fluent speakers alike will find someone to chat to in French with help and guidance on hand.

Healing Our Planet Earth (H.O.P.E.)
2017-09-10 11:45 - 12:45 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Today we will host a round-table discussion over nibbles with a look at little-known aspects of Seaweed, Cement & Plastic.
Drawing from research by the ABC Catalyst program, with Prof Tim Flannery & the Melbourne Univ think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions, Sally Clarke will host the session, including any news & views you are invited to share.
BYO lunch Tea & coffee supplied.
When: Sunday 10 September, 11.45 am
Location: Kurrajong Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Place.
Enquiries: Sally Clarke, Roger Hersey, Cheryl Power.

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2017-09-17 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Our Past and the Experiences that Shape Our Present.
Our life journey is a personal one-full of experiences, which help guide our response to everything happening in our lives.
This will be the topic for our next session in our series The Things That Bring Meaning To Life.
All are welcome to Join Neil in the Wellbeing Studio for this conversation.
* Note room change * Tea and coffee provided
Date: September 17
Time: 11.45 am to 12.45 pm
Location: Wellbeing Studio (end of passage) Level 1 St Michael’s halls.

Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
2017-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 | VIC
Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Di Kerr will deliver a welcome to country and smoking ceremony in the St Michael’s Gardens as we acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather to celebrate St Michael’s Day.
Join us as we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may attend this special service.
All are welcome

Photo Book Workshop
2017-10-22 11:45 - 13:00, 2017-10-29 11:45 - 13:00, 2017-11-05 11:45 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Learn how to make a Photo Book and make use of your digital photo files, with Roger Hersey.
We all have lots of photos on computers, tablets and phones – but how often do we look at them? Having a coffee table photo book gives us easy access to wonderful memories.
Presented over three Sunday’s after Sunday Service, Roger will go over the tools needed to produce a photo book to keep a hard copy of wonderful memories.
When: Sunday 22 & 29 October, 4 November
Time: 11:45am
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Place
Free Event for those with a tablet or mobile device.

French Conversation
2017-11-05 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2017-11-19 11:45 - 12:45 | VIC
Our Past and the Experiences that Shape Our Present.
Our life journey is a personal one-full of experiences, which help guide our response to everything happening in our lives.
This will be the topic for our next session in our series The Things That Bring Meaning To Life.
All are welcome to Join Neil in the Waratah Room for this conversation.
Tea and coffee provided
Date: September 17
Time: 11.45 am to 12.45 pm
Location: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Place

Cordelia's Potted Operas and St Michael's Present Amahl and The Night Visitors
2017-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
As Christmas quickly approaches, we are excited to welcome the mini-opera Amahl and the Night Visitors to St Michael’s, on Sunday 17 December at 1pm following service.
The story is of the Kings travelling to Bethlehem when they stop for a rest in a little cottage where Amahl, a young crippled boy, and his mother live. They are extremely poor but offer to give the Kings a place to rest for the night. During the night the Mother is strongly tempted by the gifts the Kings are carrying – to find out what happens you will need to come and see the opera!
Cordelia’s Potted Operas launched two years ago to give young emerging trusts the opportunity to perform with and learn from more experienced artists through Opera and Operetta.
This event is suitable for children.
When: 1pm, Sunday 17 December
Where: St Michael’s Church
Duration: 1 hour (no interval)
Cost: $25 Adults, $10 Children. Tickets available here or at the door.

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2018-04-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Our Past and the Experiences that Shape Our Present.
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

St Michael's Film and Theatre Group
2018-06-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Kino Cinema, 45 Collins St, Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia
There are two films which could be viewed this afternoon.
‘Breath’ based on the novel by Tim Winton is screening at 1.40p.m at The Kino, Collins Place.
‘Tea with the Dames’ starring Judie Dench and Maggie Smith screens at 2.20 p.m. at The Kino.
Please feel free to gather with others to see either film.
It would be helpful if you indicated your interest to Catherine Jones, during morning tea time. if you are there
It is suggested you purchase your ticket before having lunch, then meet in the cinema foyer 15mins before the film starts

When: 1pm, Sunday 10 June
Where: Kino Cinema’s 45 Collins St
Duration: 1.5 hours (no interval)
Cost: Cinema Prices
For all enquiries, please contact Catherine Jones 0n 0431 442 150

Special Morning Tea with Rev. Ric Holland
2018-06-24 11:15 - 12:15 | 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
