Sunday Service
2015-10-25 10:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Joe Chindamo (piano)
Music between the readings: My Favourite Things – Richard Rogers (1902-1979)
Music during the offering: Saying Goodbye – Joe Chindamo
The Postlude: ‘Dead March’ from Saul – G. F. Handel (1685-1757)
Artist Bio: JOE CHINDAMO is musical polyglot in the tradition of Bernstein and Previn. He is routinely described as one of the best jazz pianists in the world, though his art transcends jazz, having composed concertos, chamber music and film music. He possesses an uncanny ability to personalise anything which enters his orbit, as is evident in his work with violinist and duo partner Zoe Black. With twenty three CDs in his wake, many of them topping charts in Japan, countless world tours and a plethora of awards, he can comfortably take his place amongst the best jazz pianists in the world. Joe has recently returned from Carnegie Hall in New York where he performed some of his classical compositions.

Sunday Service
2015-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Megan Reeve (Harp)
Music between the readings: Nocturn – Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857)
Mikhail Glinka was the first composer to gain national fame in his native Russia. He is regarded as the father of Russian music, influencing later composers to write in a distinctive Russian style.
Music during the offering: Variations on a theme of Mozart – Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857)
The postlude: Grand Choeur Dialogue – Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
After completing his studies as a student of Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, Eugène Gigout served as organist at Paris’ Sainte-Augustin Church for an amazing 62 years. As the title suggests – this work is a musical dialogue between two of the organ’s choruses (groups of organ stops). Today we hear the organ’s trumpet stop (which has been heard at St Michael’s since 1867) pitched in musical battle against the rest of the organ. The result is thrilling and typical of the school of French organ composition that emerged at the end of the nineteenth century.
Artist Bio: Megan has been performing professionally on the harp for over twenty years. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree with Honours from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Music Performance degree from the Victorian College of the Arts, and a Master of Arts in Music, Culture and Politics from Cardiff University, Wales.
Megan has also completed a Summer Academy course in Salzburg, Austria. Megan has performed with a diverse range of music ensemble, from the Melbourne Symphony and the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, through to touring with Jose Carreras, the Bolshoi Ballet and Kanye West for the U2 Vertigo tour. Her television appearances include ‘Good Morning Australia’, ‘It Takes Two’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Spicks and Specks’.
She has recorded on the Move and Naxos labels. Megan has performed with Chamber Music Australia for the Melbourne International Festival of the Arts and is a founding member of chamber music group the ‘Miscellany Ensemble’ and duo ‘voxArpa’. Her public speaking skills have seen her in demand as a guest speaker at events around the United Kingdom and Australia, where she has presented a paper at the 5th Australian Harp Festival.

Sunday Service - Remembrance Service and Unveiling of St Michael's Pillars
2015-11-08 10:00 - 11:30
This Sunday we will be unveiling the first Pillars of St Michael’s in the church and marking the 97th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War.

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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: The St Michael’s Singers

Music between the readings: Hail Gladdening light – John Stainer (1840-1901)
This favourite old hymn, chosen this morning by St. Michael’s Executive Minister, Dr. Francis Macnab, was penned by John Keble and set to music by John Stainer.

Music during the offering: Psalm 23 – Joseph Gelineau (1920-2008)
Joseph Gelineau was a Jesuit Priest and a composer of much liturgical music. His settings of the Psalms are still used all over the world. This setting of Psalm 23 is set with a Congregational response or refrain. The organ will play the response, then the choir will sing it and then please join in with the words as printed.

The ANTIPHON is played first by the organ, then sung by the choir, and then (together) by the choir and congregation. It is then sung ONCE by all after each verse.
ANTIPHON: His goodness shall follow me always to the end of my days.
CHOIR: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit.
ANTIPHON: (Congregation) His goodness shall follow me always to the end of my days.
CHOIR: He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort.
ANTIPHON: (Congregation) His goodness shall follow me always to the end of my days.
CHOIR: You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil. My cup is overflowing.
ANTIPHON: (Congregation) His goodness shall follow me always to the end of my days.
CHOIR: Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
ANTIPHON: (Congregation) His goodness shall follow me always to the end of my days.
CHOIR: To the Father and the Son give glory. give glory to the Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who will be for ever and ever.
ANTIPHON: (Congregation) His goodness shall follow me always to the end of my days.

The Postlude: Grand Choeur – Th. Salomé (1834-1896)

Artist Bio: Although born in Melbourne, Victoria and retiring there in 2005, Gordon Atkinson has spent much of his life in England and North America. Following study in Melbourne with A.E.H. Nickson, he attended the Royal College of Music in London from 1950 to 1953, where Harold Darke, Patrick Hadley and William Lloyd Webber were among his teachers.
He moved to Canada in 1958, and his various activities there included teaching at the University of Western Ontario and Brock University. He was elected National President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (1976-78), and served as Director of Music at Cathedral of St Catherine, St Catharines, Ontario (1981-87). Following completion of a Master’s degree at the University of Michigan, where his organ teacher was Marilyn Mason, he held appointments in Florida and Virginia until his permanent return to Melbourne. To complete his doctorate he wrote Psalms and Doxologies for Soprano solo, SATB Choir and organ. It was first performed at Ascension and St Agnes Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. Dr Atkinson has performed numerous recitals in Australia, Denmark, England and North America. He has composed a number of organ works as well as vocal works ranging from anthems for various combinations of voices and instruments to a set of songs for soprano and oboe. In 2008 he was elected President of the Society of Organists, Melbourne, Victoria.

Sunday Service
2015-11-15 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artists: Zoe Black (Violin) & Joe Chindamo (Piano)

Music between the readings: The Red Accordion – J. Chindamo (b. 1961)

Music during the offering: Bellantone – J. Chindamo

The Postlude: Fugue in G minor BWV 542 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Artist Bio: Zoë Black and Joe Chindamo are the new kids on the classical block and are routinely described as edgy and a welcome new and unique voice to Australian Chamber music: their concert performances and two CD releases REIMAGININGS and DIDO’s LAMENT have met with highest acclaim from critics and peers. In the past year, they were highlights at Piers Lane’s AFCM, Anna Goldsworthy’s Port Fairy Festival, ABC FM Sunday Live, Canberra Street Theatre, Melba Hall, Sandgate Festival by the Sea, Peninsula Festival Summer and Spring Festivals and Melbourne Recital Centre. In February 2014, following the release of Dido’s Lament, they were the subject of a four page feature in Limelight. Their 4 and 5 star reviews of concerts and CDs have emphasised their commitment to new music, which displays a daring disregard for boundaries. They both have recently returned from Carnegie Hall in New York where thye performed some of Joe’s classical compositions.
“When two great artists collaborate, you expect a magnificent result. What you don’t expect, what you can’t even imagine, is the transcendent experience that awaits you when under the spell of Zoe Black and Joe Chindamo.”
James Morrison trumpeter and Director of Queensland Festival.

“… instead of breaking down boundaries, this duo appears not to notice them…This recording is brimming with creativity. It’s a delight to hear…The duo must be lauded for forging a style entirely their own.”
Francis Merson, editor LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE

Sunday Service
2015-11-22 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Music During the Service

Guest Artist: Peter Sheridan (Flute)
Music between the readings: Allegro from the Sonata in C major – J.S. Bach
Music during the offering: Pan and Shepherds – Jules Mouquet
The Postlude: Little Jazz Waltz – Carolyn Morris

Artist Bio:
A specialist in low flutes (bass, contrabass and sub-contrabass flutes), performer Peter Sheridan has commissioned over seventy compositions for these unique instruments.
He has recorded Hollywood soundtracks and has been a recipient of awards from Mannes College, University of Arizona, Aspen Music Festival, Ottorino Respighi Festival (Italy), American Composers Forum, and Santa Monica College.
A native of New York City, Peter has performed and taught in America, England and Australia. He has been a faculty member of numerous music faculties in Los Angeles and was a founding member of the Los Angeles Flute Quartet. He is now a Teaching Associate at Monash University, and a woodwinds instructor and band director at Donvale Christian College and Mazenod College in Australia.
He is an active soloist and chamber musician and his flutes can be heard on Albany, Innova, Warner Music Latina, Varese Sarabande and Move record labels.
Peter performs on Kotato and Fukishima bass and contrabass flutes, and Jelle Hogenhuis’s subcontrabass and hyperbass flutes.

St Andrew's Day - Sunday Service
2015-11-29 10:00 - 11:00
Celebrate the first day of advent with this special service dedicated to caring.
We will be unveiling a new film dedicated to the caring environment of Mingary.

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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Evgeny Chebykin (Horn)
Music between the readings: Zueignung (Dedication) – Op 10, no 1, (1882-3) – Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Music during the offering: una furtive lagrima – Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
The Postlude: Toccata – Th. Dubois (1837-1924)
Artist Bio: Evgeny was educated in former Soviet republic of Moldova and later at The Purcell School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Whilst at the RAM, Evgeny won the coveted Dennis Brain Prize and had the honour of playing principal horn in Schumann’s Konzertschtuck under late great Sir Charles Mackerras. Evgeny regularly appears as guest principal with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and London Sinfonietta as well as on numerous film soundtracks including the Harry Potter series. Closer to home, he played in Melbourne run of Love Never Dies and currently can be heard from the pit of the State Theatre playing with Orchestra Victoria. Evgeny is pleased to have survived unprecedented four consecutive Ring Cycles by Wagner in the recent Melbourne season.

Sunday Service
2015-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artists: The St Michael’s Singers
Music between the readings: God rest you merry gentlemen – English traditional carol arranged by David Willcocks (1917-2015)
Music during the offering: Masters in this hall – French traditional carol arr. David Willcocks (b. 1919)
The Postlude: Finlandia Op. 26 – Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) arr. Herbert Fricker

Sunday Service
2015-12-13 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Donna Coleman (piano)
Music between the readings: Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe, BWV 147 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) – arranged by Myra Hess (1890-1965)
Music during the offering: The Maple Leaf Rag – Scot Joplin (1867–1917)
The Postlude: Toccata – Wesley Jordan (b. 1943)

Sunday Service
2015-12-20 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Artists: The St. Michael’s Singers, The Academy of St. Michael and Bruno Siketa (Trumpet)
Music between the readings: ‘Zion Hears the Watchmen’s Voices’ – adapted from J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Music during the offering: Ave Maria – Vladimir Fyodorovich Vavilov (1925-1973) arr. Rhys Boak

The Postlude: Rejoice Greatly from Messiah – G.F. Handel (1685-1759)

Christmas Service
2015-12-25 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for a special Christmas Service at St Michael’s

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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Artists: The St. Michael’s Singers and The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble
Music Between the Readings: For Unto Us a Boy is born – From Messiah – G.F. Handel (1785-1759) arr. Rhys Boak
Music during the offering: Panis Angelicus – César Franck (1822-1890) arr. Rhys Boak
The Postlude: A Merry Christmas – Traditional Melody arranged by Arthur Warrell adapted for brass quintet by Rhys Boak

Sunday Service
2015-12-27 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Music between the readings: Trumpet Voluntary – John Stanley (1712-1786)
Music during the offering: Fugue in G minor BWV 578 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
The Postlude: Prelude on a Londonderry Air – Noel Rawsthorn (b.1929)

Sunday Service
2016-01-03 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Music between the readings: Traumerei – Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Music during the offering: Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasque – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
The Postlude: Carillon de Westminster – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

Sunday Service
2016-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2016-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Sunday Address
2016-01-17 10:00 - 23:00

Sunday Service
2016-01-24 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artists: Dr. Donna Coleman (Piano) and Dr. Gordon Atkinson (Organ)
Music between the readings: Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (1714), arranged by Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music during the offering: Allegro from the Sonata F. 193 (K. 245) in B major – Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)
The Postlude: Processional – William Mathias (1934-1992)

Sunday Service - Opening of Programs
2016-01-31 10:00 - 11:00
OPENING OF PROGRAMS
Celebrate the opening of the St Michael’s 2016 programs on Sunday 31 January at 10am.
Join us to welcome our initiatives for the coming year and to be part of the conversation and friendship.
Help us celebrate the Opening of Programs by wearing something light blue.

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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artists:
Joe Chindamo (piano) & Zoe Black (violin).
Dr. Gordon Atkinson (Organ).
The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by Bruno Siketa.
Music Between the readings: Harlem Nocturne – are. Joe Chindamo
Music during the offering: Smoke gets in your eyes – arr. Joe Chindamo
The Postlude: Tarantism – Joe Chindamo

Sunday Service
2016-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Megan Reeve (Harp)

Music between the readings: Lai et Rotrouenge (Trovere melodies from the 12th century)
Music during the offering: Grazioso from Sonatina No. 3 – F. J. Naderman (1781-1835)
The Postlude: Toccata from Sonatina No. 2 – F. J. Naderman (1781-1835)

Sunday Service - St Valentine's Day Service
2016-02-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special inclusive Valentine’s Day Service

St Michael’s Uniting Church is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special Service dedicated to love.

Rejoice in the diversity of love as Executive Minister, Dr Francis Macnab, invites the LGBTQI and wider community to aspire for a future where love matters, no matter your sexual preference.

10am, Sunday 14 February at St Michael’s – 120 Collins Street Melbourne.

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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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artists:
David Paterson (Piano)
Tomas Dalton (Tenor – cantor)
Music between the readings: Adagio from the sonata for 4 hands K. 358 – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Music during the offering: Leibesfreud – Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) arr. Philip James
The Postlude: March No. 3 in E-flat major from Three Marches Militaires, Op. 51, D. 733 – Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Sunday Service
2016-02-21 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Rebecca Gulinello (Soprano) & Jasen Moulton (Horn)
Music between the readings: Sì, mi chiamano Mimì – Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Music during the offering: Die ihr des unermesslichen Weltalls KV 619 – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
The Postlude: Panis Angelicus – César Franck (1822-1890) arr. for Soprano and Horn by Rhys Boak

Sunday Service
2016-02-28 10:00 - 23:00
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.
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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: David Paterson (Piano)

Music between the readings: Impromptu Op.142 No.2 – Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Music during the offering: Prelude B Minor Op 32, No 10. – Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
The Postlude: Sonatina – Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

Sunday Service
2016-03-06 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Greta Bradman (Soprano)

Music between the readings: Caro Nome from Rigoletto – Guiseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
The offering: The Lost Chord – Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900)
The Postlude: Toccata in D minor (Dorian) BWV 538 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Sunday Service
2016-03-13 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Lydia Sharrad (Flute)
Music between the readings: Allegro from the flute sonata in A minor – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music during the offering: Canzone – Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
The Postlude: Toccata in B minor – Eugène Gigout (1844–1925)

Sunday Service - Palm Sunday
2016-03-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special Palm Sunday Service at St Michael’s
The story of Palm Sunday is a story that throws up many conflicts. But good stories can have a happy ending.
If some things had not happened, other things would not have happened. For some, we are talking doom and gloom. For others, we have a positive life-changing event.
Do such events just happen?
Are they already ‘written in’ to the future?
Or is our human scene affected and changed by the players in it?
Martin Buber wrote “Reality is new every day, and every morning it asks anew to be shaped by our hands.”

Guest Artist: Victoria Hewson (Soprano)

Music between the readings: ‘Quando men vo’ from La Boheme, Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Music during the offering: Du bist wie eine Blume – Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
The postlude: A Trumpet Minuet – Alfred Hollins (1865-1942)

Sunday Service - Easter Sunday
2016-03-27 10:00 - 11:00
Come and celebrate Easter Sunday at St Michael’s
There comes a time when we know we need to release ourselves from our anger, our fear, our anxiety, our troubling memories, a lesser self.
We need to find that release.
We need to release others from the ‘grip’ we have on them, the demand we make of them, from what they must do to please us.
‘Release’ is like rolling away a huge rock that is blocking the flow of new energy and new life.
Release brings freedom.
The Resurrection of Jesus is outside our full understanding – until – we see it as pointing to a way to be free:
Free of the past
Free of our self-imposed soul deadness.
Jesus said, If the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free. Those around him said, How can you set us free?
Jesus replied, “Is my language beyond your grasp?”

In the prison of his days.
Teach the free man how to praise
W.H Auden

St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1150 AD, wrote –
“I have freed my soul.” (We hope to find the realities of such freedom).

James Joyce (1940) wrote –
“When the soul of a man is born in this country, there are nets flung at it to hold it back from flight.”
(We search for our satisfying release)

Sunday Service
2016-04-03 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: David Paterson (Piano)
Music between the readings: Allegro from piano sonata No. 16 (K. 545) – W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Music during the offering: Andante from the ‘Italian Concerto’ BWV 971 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
The Postlude: “Cuna” from Impresiones Intimas – Frederico Mompou (1893-1987)

Sunday Service
2016-04-10 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet)
Music between the readings: Sarabande from Sonata for Trumpet – Jean Hubeau (1917-1992)
Music during the offering: Andante from the oboe concerto in D minor – Allesandro Marcello (1669-1747)
The Postlude: Adagio in G minor – Remo Giazotto (1910-1998) arr. Rhys Boak & Bruno Siketa

Sunday Service
2016-04-17 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: The Fort Street Chamber Choir directed by Alex Pringle
Music between the readings: Now the Green Blade Riseth (traditional)
Music during the offering: Miserere – Gregorio Allegri
The Postlude: Bogoroditse Devo – Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

ANZAC Service
2016-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
This year marks the 101st anniversary of the landing of ANZAC troops at Gallipoli.
Join us at St Michael’s Church as we host a special service commemorating the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Australia during periods of war and peace.

Sunday Service
2016-05-01 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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 though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. 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.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: David Paterson (Piano)
Guest Organist: Ryoko Mori
Music between the readings: Prelude in E-flat minor Book 1 from The Well Tempered Clavier – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music during the offering: Prelude op.28 no.2 and 4 – Frédéric François Chopin (1810-1949)
The Postlude: 6 variations (WoO 70) – Ludvig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
