S.A.G.E. Healthy Ageing Seminar
2015-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
SAGE is a monthly seminar program that is presented by renowned psychotherapist and author Dr Francis Macnab. Each month we choose a theme and bring you a series of strategies and tools to help you cope with the big stresses in the years post 55, reshaping your meaning of life, dealing with the fears that flit through these years, living well and knowing the books to read, the music to listen to that will inspire wellbeing.

This month Dr Macnab will discuss the topic:

Cost: $20 (which includes tea, coffee and a light lunch.)

Sunday Service
2015-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 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: 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.

French Conversation
2015-11-01 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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 and help and guidance on hand.
Cost: free
Bookings not required

Mobile Minds
2015-11-01 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Expand the usefulness and enjoyment of your phone and tablet in this friendly forum exploring how mobile technology can have a positive impact on our lives.
Bring out your inquisitive nature with these workshops designed to share new and interesting apps and activities, and learn new ideas for both Android and iOS devices. Participants are encouraged to “show and tell” their favorite apps and ideas.
This workshop is complemented by our blog which will contain notes from each meeting, ideas for upcoming meetings and general ideas and comments from any interested mobile device user. You can access the blog by visiting http://www.themobileminds.blogspot.com.au

Lunchtime Recital
2015-11-05 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.
Today’s Program:
Rhys Boak

Toccata and Fugue in D minor ‘The Dorian’ BWV 538 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Elegy – George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)
Grand Choeur Dialogue – Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)

Sunday Service - Remembrance Service and Unveiling of St Michael's Pillars
2015-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
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.

Lunchtime Recital
2015-11-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-11-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-12-03 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Wilma Smith and Friends
2015-11-13 19:00 - 20:15 | St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us for an evening of inspirational chamber music with this classical music quartet created by the infamous violinist Wilma Smith.
Featuring Donald Nicolson on harpsichord, Marya Martin on flute, Wilma Smith on violin and Alvin Wong on cello.
These remarkable musicians will present a spectacular concert casting a spotlight on their virtuosity and musicianship, as well as the beauty and intimacy of some of the most enjoyable chamber music in the repertoire.
MARTINU Promenades for flute, violin and harpsichord
J.S. BACH 3-part Ricercar and Trio Sonata in C minor from Musical Offering
MATTHEW WESTWOOD Quartet for harpsichord, flute, violin, cello (Premiere)
RAMEAU Pieces de clavecin en concerts for harpsichord, flute, violin, cello
All proceeds will go towards the good causes of St Michael’s.
Cost: $30 full, $15 concession, $5 student

All Weather Walkers
2015-11-14 10:15 - 17:30
You are invited to join our intrepid and sociable walkers on their next jaunt.
We will meet at the Flinders Street Station under the clocks at 10.15am. After morning coffee close to the Station we will board the tram in Elizabeth Street to head to Carlton (North Coburg Tram). We will alight at the Macarthur Road, Parkville and then stroll around the interesting and pleasant Princes Park.
After our invigorating walk past the University Precinct, the heritage homes in Carlton, and the parklands in Princes Park. We will gather for lunch around 12.30am at Bridie O’Reilleys Hotel on the corner Sydney Road and Brunswick Road (29 Sydney Road). You can return to Melbourne CBD by tram or by train.
Date: Saturday 14 November
Time: 10.15am
Location: Meeting at Flinders Street Station (under the clocks)
Contact: Nancy Doherty 0468373413, David Doherty 0402000729 or davdoh1@optusnet.com.au

Sunday Service
2015-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 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

Poetry Group
2015-11-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A group that meets to read poetry, share work and be inspired about all things poetry.
This group aims to cultivate an atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to explore the wonders of poetry in a supportive and fun environment.
Facilitated by Dr Peter Kingsbury this program is free of charge and there is no need to book in advance.
Cost: free
Bookings not required

Dying - I'll Do It My Way!
2015-11-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Prof Dr Doeke Post
Since early in his medical career Doeke Post has been interested in the issues that relate to the end of life. His experience as a General Practitioner, Health Insurance Practice Administrator, Professor of Social Medicine at University of Groningen, has provided him with insights and ideas on how one might best manage this.
He has published 25 books. One of the latest books De Dood Komt Steeds Later (Death keeps coming later) covers the issues around extending life through medical intervention and technological advancement and the resulting ethical issues. The English language version of the book Dying – I’ll Do It My Way, will be available soon. At the forum he will discuss the topics covered in his book.
Numbers are limited. RSVP please by calling 03 9654 5120

Lunchtime Recital
2015-11-19 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s free lunchtime recital will be performed by Rhys Boak. Doors open at 12.30pm, recital starts at 1pm. The program will include:
– Prelude and fugue in A major BWV 536 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
– Minuetto and Allegro from the 1st sonatina – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) arr. R. Goss-Custard
– Three Characteristic Pieces – Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
i) Pastoral-Prelude
ii) Interlude
iii) Bells

Forgiveness Workshop
2015-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to unforeseen circumstances this events has been cancelled.

Sunday Service
2015-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

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.

Healthy Ageing Seminar
2015-11-27 11:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
SAGE is a monthly seminar program that is presented by renowned psychotherapist and author Dr Francis Macnab. Each month we choose a theme and bring you a series of strategies and tools to help you cope with the big stresses in the years post 55, reshaping your meaning of life, dealing with the fears that flit through these years, living well and knowing the books to read, the music to listen to that will inspire wellbeing.

This month Dr Macnab will discuss the topic:

Don’t miss this final S.A.G.E seminar for 2015!

Cost: $20 (which includes tea, coffee and a light lunch.)
CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW or call 9654 5120

St Andrew's Day - Sunday Service
2015-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
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.

Philosophy for Beginners
2015-11-29 11:45 - 12:45 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, 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.
The topic for this session will be “power”.
Cost: free
Booking not required

New Faith Discussion Group
2015-11-29 12:00 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
All are welcome to join in the conversation as we continue exploring the New Faith theology, as taught at St Michael’s by Dr Francis Macnab. This session is the last of this current series for the New Faith Discussion Group. During this session we will consider the enduring underpinning values found at St Michael’s, and how they enhance and strengthen the Faith and Spiritually of St Michael’s community.
Which St Michaels values do you consider important?
What purpose do you see these values serve or cause effect?
Join Neil in the conversation over a cup of tea or coffee.
Date: Sunday November 29
Location: Wellbeing Room (End of hallway 1st floor St Michael’s halls)
Time: 12.00 noon – 12.45pm
Tea and coffee provided

Martin Buber revisited at St Michael’s
2015-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Martin Buber Commemorative Lecture was held on 22nd October. It was a cold night, but 185 people attended. Several people have said they were not able to be present. Martin Buber was one of the greats of the 20th Century. His words have intense meaning for us of the 21st Century. People of his kind only emerge once or twice in our lifetime.
Dr Francis Macnab is proposing to give a further address on Martin Buber – a different address while still containing some elements of the October lecture. This new lecture will be in the form of an ARM-CHAIR CONVERSATION.
Dr Macnab will speak of the way Martin Buber affected his early experiences conducting GROUP THERAPY with very disturbed chronic schizophrenic patients in a long-stay mental hospital in Scotland. He will then describe how Buber’s writings are of critical relevance to psychotherapy in 2015 and to our everyday relationships.
AN ARMCHAIR CONVERSATION
‘From walking carcases to human beings’ –Distance and closeness
Martin Buber’s ‘I and Thou’ for contemporary psychoanalysis by Francis Macnab

When: Tuesday 1 December 2015
Where: St Michael’s Place
120 Collins Street, Melbourne
Time: 6pm for nibbles
6.30pm THE ARM-CHAIR

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW or call 9654 5120

Sunday Service
2015-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 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

French Conversation
2015-12-06 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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 and help and guidance on hand.

Lunchtime Recital
2015-12-10 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Rhys Arvidson
The program will include:
1. Overture in C (K 399) – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
2. Andantino – Lennox Berkeley (1903-89)
3. Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger Geist (BWV 667) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
4. Christum wir sollen loben schon (BWV 611) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
5. Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Tudor Choristers Sing Noel
2015-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Join the members of The Tudor Choristers as they celebrate Christmas with this concert of carols.
The programme will feature Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, Op 28 as well as traditional carols and those less well-known, selected from many times and places.

Tickets: Adult $30, Concession $20, Family $60
Email: Concertbookings@tudorchoristers.org.au
Visit Website: www.tudorchoristers.org.au
Ring Joy Sharp: 9808 7979
Tickets will also be available at the door from 6:30pm on the day of the Concert

All Weather Walkers
2015-12-12 10:30 - 13:00
You are welcome to join us for our Christmas walk.
We will meet at Box Hill Rail Station at 10:30AM. Our meeting point will be at the Rail Station exit gates inside the Box Hill Central Shopping Centre. Trains on the Belgrave/Lilydale Lines depart Flinders Street at 09:47 AM.
Morning Coffee will be in the Food Court in the Shopping Centre.
Our easy trek will take us around the interesting undulating Parklands close to Whitehorse Road and the Box Hill Hospital.
We will take Lunch around 12:15 PM at the excellent Box Hill RSL Club, 20 Nelson Road, Box Hill (phone number 98985992). The RSL has an off street car park but please note parking can be difficult in the area.
We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas, and our 2015 year of trekking, with you.
Namaste
Nancy Doherty 0468373413 David Doherty OAM 0402000729

Sunday Service
2015-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 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: 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)

Lunchtime Recital
2015-12-17 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s Recital will be performed by Colin Jenkins
The program will include:
1. Angel’s Song (Orlando Gibbons’ Song 34) – Noel Rawsthorne (b.1929)
2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Varied as a Rondo) – Samuel Wesley (1766-1837)
3. Fairest Lord Jesus (Pastorale on a XII Century Melody) – Garth Edmundson (1900-1971)
4. Postlude-Cantique (French Noel) – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)
5. What is this Lovely Fragrance? (French Noel) – Anna Laura Page (b.1943)
6. Under the Christmas Mistletoe – Richard Leibert (1903-1976)

Sunday Service
2015-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

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)
