St Michael's Uniting Church

Sunday Gatherings - in person and online
2025-08-24 10:00 - 11:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – 24 August 2025, 10 AM
“Breaking the Rules”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Ida Pellicioli (Piano) & Rhys Baok (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday gathering - in person and online
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – 31 August 2025, 10 AM
“A Place at the Table”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Agung Pandit Wiguna via Pexels

Paws for Wellbeing with Roz Rimes
2025-08-31 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join Roz Rimes and her Australian Cobberdog Ruby in this engaging session “Paws for Wellbeing”.
Roz will outline her work in canine-assisted education (CAE) and canine-assisted coaching (CAC).
Youth mental ill-health is on the rise in Australia, particularly among young people living with trauma or in non-traditional learning settings.
Roz introduces the power of CAC & CAE and the science behind the human–dog bond.
Using real case studies, one with Indigenous youth and another in flexible learning and youth justice—we explore how therapy/wellbeing dogs, combined with VIA Character Strengths, can foster healing, resilience, and academic success.
With stories, demonstrations, and optional audience interaction, this “Paws for Wellbeing” session offers inspiring insights into compassionate, strengths-based approaches that are helping vulnerable young people reframe themselves as capable and valued learners.
About Roz
Roz Rimes is a passionate and experienced Canine-Assisted Educator and Coach.
Her belief in the efficacy of Canine-Assisted Education (CAE) has fuelled a commitment to enhance the wellbeing outcomes of people through CAE and Canine-Assisted Coaching (CAC).
Roz has expertise across a diverse range of settings including working with Indigenous, CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities.
She has been enhancing student wellbeing with her certified Therapy/Wellbeing Dogs since 2011. Roz holds a Master of Education Policy (International).
We ask that you do not bring dogs to the session (Assistance Dogs are welcome).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
First Sunday in the Season of Creation – 7 September2025, 10 AM
“Consider the Cost”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Reflection Plus with Rev Peter Burnham
2025-09-14 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join a discussion group led by the Rev Peter Burnham to deepen your understanding of Sunday’s message and explore broader biblical themes.
Take the opportunity to discuss your ideas and grow in your faith.
Image: Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels

St Michael's Day - Sunday Gathering in person and online
2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
St Michael’s Day: Renew – Revitalise – Rejoice
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: The St Michael’s String Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
This is our first Sunday service in St Michael’s Hall while we revitalise with purpose.
From today onwards, our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering – In person and online
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Fourth Sunday in the Season of Creation – 28 September 2025, 10 AM

“Reversing the Scales”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - church service in person and online
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – 5 October 2025, 10 AM

“A Mustard Seed Faith”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Kristen Leich (Mezzo Soprano), Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Ryoko Mori (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Rodolph Ozanardo via pexels

Sunday Gathering - church service in person and online
2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – 12 October 2025, 10 AM

“Gratitude is an attitude”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Susannah Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Raj Vaishnaw | Pexels

Sunday Gathering - Church service in person and online
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – 19 October 2025, 10 AM

“The Persistent Widow”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Greta Bradman AM (Soprano), Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - church service in person and online
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
“The Dangers of Being Religious”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Zoe Black (Violin), Dr Joe Chindamo OAM (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
All Saints Day- Sunday 2 November 2025, 10 AM

“Following the Saints”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Ron Lach | Pexels

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday 9 November 2025, 10 AM
“Going Out on a Limb”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Susannah Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering: church service in person and online
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday 16 November 2025, 10 AM

“Signs of the Times”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Zoe Black (Violin), Dr Joe Chindamo OAM (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Reign of Christ – Sunday 23 November 2025, 10 AM
“Famous Last Words”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Greta Bradman AM (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
First Sunday in Advent – Sunday 30 November 2025, 10 AM
“Be Alert, but not Alarmed”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Music: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - in person and online
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Third Sunday in Advent – Sunday 14 December 2025, 10 AM
“Not who we expect”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: Music: Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Detail from Archie Moore, Kamilaroi/Bigambul peoples, ‘kith and kin’ 2024.
Courtesy: Archie Moore and The Commercial, Sydney / © Archie Moore / Photograph: Andrea Rossetti
Archie Moore – Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
The installation was the winner of the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at La Biennale de Venezia 2024.

Sunday Gathering - Fourth Sunday in Advent - in person and online
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Sunday 21 December 2025, 10 AM
“Trusting the Dream”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Image: ‘Angel appearing to Joseph’ by Giuseppe Badaracco | Wikimedia
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Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
St Michael’s Christmas Day service: Thursday 25 December at 9am
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Christmas Day Worship - in person and online
2025-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Christmas Day Worship – Thursday 25 December 2025, 9 AM
“Seeking the holy child?”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music for contemplation by Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano),
The St Michael’s String Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Worship online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday worship will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: The Birth of Jesus (1893) by Ernst Pessler

Sunday Worship - in person and online
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
First Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 28 December 2025, 10 AM
“Return”
Guest Minister: Rev Elizabeth Gray-King
Music for comtemplation by Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Image: Exodus by Elizabeth Gray-King
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Worship - in person and online
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Second Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 4 January 2026, 10 AM
“Searching Knowing”
Guest Minister: Rev Elizabeth Gray-King
Music for contemplation by Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Image: Painting by Elizabeth Gray-King
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Worship - in person and online
2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Sunday 11 January 2026, 10 AM
“Beloved”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: Rhys Boak (Organ)
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
