St Michael's Uniting Church

Sunday Gathering Online
2020-12-06 | Online
“Preparing a space”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Maximillian Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2020-12-13 | Online
“The Courage of Mary”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2020-12-20 | Online
“Hope that Lives in Us”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Timothy Reynolds (Tenor), The Nuovo Quartet, The St Michael’s String Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Harpsichord & Organ)

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Christmas Day Gathering Online
2020-12-25 | Online
“Embodied, Earthy Love”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet, The Academy of St Michael’s, Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Piano)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2020-12-27 | Online
“How the light gets in”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: The Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-01-03 | Online
“Home by another way…”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Dr Kim Tan (Flute), The Susie Ng Trio & Rhys Boak (Piano)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-01-10 | Online
“The Beloved Community”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-01-17 | Online
“Remains of the day”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Joe Chindamo (Piano), Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-01-24 | Online
Day of Mourning
“Follow the Songlines”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Max Riebl (countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Katherine Norman (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet, Amir Farid (Piano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-01-31 | Online
“Healing our own hearts first”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Helen Bower (Violin) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Helen Bower (Violin) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-02-07 | Online
“To heal and make whole”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) and Rhys Boak (Piano)

Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) and Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-02-14 | Online
“Sacred spaces, thin places”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) and Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-02-21 | Online
“Divine Spark”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Samantha Sheldon (Piano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) and Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-02-28 | Online
“Seek the heartlands”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Jordan Auld (Soprano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) and Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-03-07 | Online
“Church – A Liberating Community?”
with Guest Minister Rev Peter Burnham
Music in Church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) and Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello), Maximillian Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-03-14 | Online
“Recollections of steady love”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Rose Riebl (Piano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano), Michelle Nelson & Meredith Connie (Guitars) & Rhys Boak (Piano)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-03-21 | Online
“A new way of living”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: The Nuovo Quartet, Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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St Michael's Zoom Connect
2021-03-22 15:30 - 16:15 (Australia/Melbourne)
We are recommencing a Zoom Connect, hosted by different members of Council and Congregation.
When: Monday – 22 and 29 March | 3.30pm to 4.15pm
All can join.
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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-03-28 | Online
“Palm Sunday”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Jordan Auld (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Jordan Auld (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

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Melbourne Palm Sunday Rally and March
2021-03-28 13:00 - 16:00
N.B. The Gathering and March will comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Masks encouraged.
1.00 pm. A multi-faith service at Wesley Church, Lonsdale St
1.30 pm. Gather at the State Library, Swanston St., for music.
2.00 pm. Speakers at the State Library
2.30 pm. Walk along Swanston Street

Online links for Supporting People Seeking Asylum and Refugees.
If you are not able to attend the Rally and March, these links will take you to places where you can be involved and offer support.

Asylum Seekers Resource Centre – www.asrc.org.au
This is a major provider of immediate help, advocacy, counselling and education for asylum seekers.
Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project – www.basp.org.au
Sr. Brigid Arthur and the Brigidines offer practical support of every kind. Their Asylum Seeker Project educates the public, advocates for asylum seekers, and provides housing and practical support.
Uniting Lentara Project – www.unitinglentara.org.au
A Uniting Church project providing care and support for asylum seekers with a welcome centre and a drop-in centre.
Project Dignity – www.tbi.org.au
Project Dignity is a project supporting refugees seeking asylum. This is a Jewish project of the Temple Beth Israel seeking ‘tikkum olam’, repair of the world, and social justice. It includes education and practical help.
The JIM (Justice and International Mission) Cluster at the Uniting Church
Compassion for People Seeking Asylum

On this site you will find information about Uniting Church support for asylum seekers and several other campaigns of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania social justice agency.

Palm Sunday Rally Info and links

St Michael's Zoom Connect
2021-03-29 15:30 - 16:15
In 2021 Zoom Connect replaces Zoom Cuppa and Zoom Chat. It is hosted by different members of Council and Congregation.
When: Mondays | 3.30pm to 4.15pm
Connecting our in-person and online communities. Everyone welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 997 1161 9380
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Maundy Thursday - Online Only
2021-04-01 | Online
Maundy Thursday
“Food, Fragrance, Feet, Love”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano), Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
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Good Friday Online
2021-04-02 | Online
Good Friday
“Not Sacrifice For Sin But Radical Love”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: The St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Easter Sunday Online
2021-04-04 - 2021-04-05 | Online
Easter Sunday
“Hope Reborn, Love That Lives”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: The Affinity String Quartet, Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet & Rhys Boak (Harpsichord & Organ)

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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-04-11 | Online
“Faith and doubt are not opposites”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano), The Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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St Michael's Zoom Connect
2021-04-12 15:30 - 16:15
Zoom Connect is an online event, connecting our online and in-person church communities. Zoom Connect is hosted by different members of Council and Congregation.
Everyone is very welcome.
When: Mondays | 3.30pm to 4.15pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/99711619380?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 997 1161 9380
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-04-18 | Online
“Touch and See”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-04-25 | Online
“Questions for ANZAC”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Helen Bower (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Music Online: The Susannah Ng Trio & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-05-02 | Online
“Religion is a queer thing”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Katherine Norman (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Music Online: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
The Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals are back in St Michael’s.
Every Thursday at 1pm the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.
This Thursday St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak will be performing with soprano Georgia Wilkinson.
Free entry.

Thursday 27 May
Artist: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.
