Online Sunday Gathering
2021-08-29 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
29 August, 10am
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“From rejection to welcome”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Paulina Vayenas (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Download/View Order of Service here

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-09-05
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Season of Creation
5 September, from 10am
Planet Earth Sunday
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Christopher Watson (Tenor), & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here
‍St Michael’s will join the international celebration of the Season of Creation in September.
The theme for 2021 is “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos (home) of God”.
Click here for more information and message from UCA president, Rev Sharon Hollis

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Season of Creation
12 September, from 10am
Humanity Sunday
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read/Download the Order of Service here
‍St Michael’s will join the international celebration of the Season of Creation in September.
The theme for 2021 is “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos (home) of God”.
Click here for more information

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-09-19 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Season of Creation
19 September, from 10am
Sky Sunday
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
View Online Gatheirng here
Read/Download the Order of Service here

‍St Michael’s will join the international celebration of the Season of Creation in September.
The theme for 2021 is “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos (home) of God”.
Click here for more information

Online Gathering - St Michael's Day
2021-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Celebrating St Michael’s Day
26 September, from 10am
“Lament, healing and hope”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: The Susie Ng Trio, The Academy of St Michael, Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
View Online Gatheirng here and Read/Download the Order of Service here
Naming the hard stuff, giving thanks for the healing found in kindness and connection, and living into our hope for St Michael’s future and for the well-being of our communities and our world.
Join us online as we hear voices from our community and beautiful music to accompany us as we journey together (even while we are apart).
Sharing the Voices of our Community on St Michael’s Day
Read/Download “Lament, Healing and Hope” St Michael’s Day Booklet here

Sunday Online Gathering
2021-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 19B– 3 October, from 10am
“Reading the Bible with soft hearts”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Read/Download the Order of Service here

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
In light of recent Victorian government restrictions, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed
to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 20B – 10 October 2021
Mental Health Week: “All manner of things shall be well”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Read/Download the Order of Service here

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 21B – 17 October 2021
“A power of good”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read/Download the Order of Service here

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-10-24 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 22B – 24 October 2021
“Whom do we fail to see?”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano),
Timothy Reynolds (Tenor), The Nuovo Quartet & Rhys Boak (Organ & Harpsichord)
Download/View Order of Service here

Online Sunday Gatherings
2021-10-31 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
“For all the Saints?”
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – 31 October 2021
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano), Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Pentecost 23 B OOS here

Sunday Gathering - Online and in Church
2021-11-07 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
“Love without borders”
The twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost – 7 November 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Samantha Sheldon (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) and Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

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 - In church and online
2021-11-28 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
“Love changes everything”
First Sunday of Advent – 28 November 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Music in Church: Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of 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 - In-church and Online
2021-12-19 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
“Joseph – choosing to love”
Fourth Sunday of Advent – 19 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: The St. Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: The St. Michael’s Singers, The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Celebrating Christmas @ St Michael’s with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Christmas Day – Saturday 25 December, 9a,
“Do Christmas like God…become human:
Sunday 26 December, 10am
“Starting with a star”
A service of traditional carols and contemporary readings

Christmas Day Gathering - Online and in church
2021-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Celebrate Christmas Day at St Michael’s.
Gather together in church at 9am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 9am. Watch Online Gathering here
Christmas Day
Do Christmas like God…become human
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: The St. Michael’s Singers, Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano), David Musk (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: The St. Michael’s Singers

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

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
2022-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | 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
“Blessed be…interdependence”
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 13 February 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: The St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Sermon on the Mount – Vasily Myazin

Next week:
“Enemy love – forgiveness is not denial”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesa Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 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
“Enemy love – forgiveness is not denial”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesa Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Love and Peace by Vasily Myazin

Next week:
“Seeing in new ways”
Transfiguration – 10 am, 27 February 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello), Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Sunday Gathering: In church and Online
2022-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | 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
“Seeing in new ways”
Transfiguration – Sunday 27 February 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music in Church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Transfiguration – Nicholas Down

Next week:
“Journey inward, journey outward”
First Sunday in Lent
10 am, 6 March 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Susie Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: The St. Michael’s 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
