St Michael's Uniting Church

Lunchtime Recital
2015-07-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-07-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-07-09 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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.

New Faith Discussion Group
2015-07-19 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Dean of Programs at St Michael’s, Neil Blood, leads a study group to discuss the theology of St Michael’s as presented by its Minister of 44 years, Dr Francis Macnab in his book, Discover a New Faith: Energy for a Better Life.
Discussions follow a particular theme each session and involve taking an in depth look at the humanistic philosophy of this unique place, as described through the chapters of the book.
——————————————————————————-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.
The New Faith embraces the great themes of the gospels– life, growth, health, wholeness, acceptance and worth –
How does it work for youWhat does it mean to you
Cost: freeBookings: not requiredTea and coffee provided

Sunday Service
2015-07-19 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: Joe Chindamo (piano)
Music between the readings: Aria – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) & J. Chindamo
J.S. Bach’s famous Goldberg variations, originally for the harpsichord, are a cornerstone of the classical keyboard repertoire. Joe Chindamo’s Goldberg Inventions consist of Bach’s original keyboard part, with a completely new violin part beautifully interwoven with Bach’s existing texture. Chindamo is sometimes described as a musical polymath – famous for his work in the Jazz style, this is only one facet of his creative output as this work, clearly in the high baroque style demonstrates.

Music during the Offering: “Lara’s Theme” – Maurice Jarre (1924-2009) arr. J. Chindamo
This well known theme comes from the 1965 film Doctor Zhivago.
The Postlude: Pilgrim’s Chorus from Tannhäuser – Richard Wagner (1813-1883) arr. Edwin H. Lemare (1866-1934)
This melody is one of Wagner’s most celebrated and most recognisable. It was transcribed for performance by many organists including Franz Liszt. The version by the English virtuoso Edwin Lemare is perhaps the most successful and the most difficult to play. The melody is first heard quietly played in the orchestral version by the woodwind instruments (oboes and clarinets) eventually the accompaniment swells and the melody is heard played by all the brass instruments together (horns, trumpets, trombones etc). From this drammatic climax, the music dies magestically away, the final chords again played by the woodwinds.
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 4 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.

“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

Relationships: School of Love
2015-07-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to unforeseen circumstances this events has been cancelled.

Poetry Group
2015-07-12 11:45 - 12:45 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to unforeseen circumstances today’s poetry group session has been cancelled

Sunday Serivce
2015-07-12 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

Inaugural Exhibition at St Michael's Gallery
2015-07-05 12:00 - 12:30 | VIC
Our new St Michael’s Gallery opens this Sunday
Featuring 13 artists from the St Michael’s community
All of their artworks express something on the
themes now well-known at St Michael’s
We thank the following exhibiting artists
Wilmore Bajada
Barbara Bateman
June Furness
Dr George Galanis
Ken Gosbell
Robyn Horton
Ronald Leonard Muller
Stephen Ngaa
Eric Anthony Phillips
Rose Rokicki
Josephine Telfer
Ingrid Wilson
Patsy Worledge
We invite you to be present as we open the gallery after the Sunday Service on July 5. And – of course, there will be a celebration to mark this inspiring event.

French Conversation
2015-07-05 11:45 - 12:45, 2015-06-14 11:45 | 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
2015-07-05 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

Sunday Service
2015-07-05 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
Music between the readings: Locus Iste – Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Music during the offering: Jesu, joy of man’s desiring BWV 147 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
The postlude: A Trumpet Minuet – Alfred Hollins (1865-1942)

Bayside Book Group
2015-06-28 14:30 - 17:00 | VIC
The next meeting of the Basyside book group will be held on Sunday 28 June from 2.30 at the home of Janette James in Cheltenham.
We have chosen a book written by Mariam Issa called A Resilient Life – one woman’s refugee journey.
Any further details contact Janette 0409139404

Philosophy for Beginners
2015-06-28 11:45 - 12:45, 2015-05-31 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.
Cost: free
Booking not required

Sunday Service
2015-06-28 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

This weeks address:

Guest Artist: Rebecca Adler (Violin)

Music before the service: Gavotte from the Partita in E major BWV 1006 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music between the readings: Prelude from Quiet Girl Suite for Solo Violin (2013) – Charles MacInnes (b.1966)
This suite is made up of five Baroque-influenced dances and is inspired by Danish author Peter Høeg’s novel of the same name. The Prelude introduces the book’s protagonist – a violin playing clown who is being pursued by the authorities for tax evasion.
Music during the offering: Meditation from Thais – Jules Massenet (1842-1912)
This cornerstone of the violin repertoire, this work comes from Massenet’s 1894 opera, Thais. This meditation is played during a scene in which the character Athanaël, a Cenobite Monk tries to convert Thais (who is a devotee of Venus) to Christianity. Athanaël, realises however that his efforts to convert Thais are motivated purely by selfish lust instead of higher religious calling.
The Postlude: Toccata – Th. Dubois (1837-1924)
This joyous toccata was written by the French organist and composer Théodore Dubois. Dubois was a noted composer, conductor, organist, pianist and music educator. He served as organist at Paris’ Église de Madeleine for many years as well as directing the noted Paris Conservatoire.
Artist Bio: Rebecca Adler is a freelance violinist based in Melbourne. A graduate of the University of Melbourne and former student of Wilma Smith, she is a regular guest performer with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria, as well as frequent visitor to St Michael’s. Rebecca plays a violin made in 2005 by Adrian Studer of Nelson, New Zealand.

SAGE: Healthy Ageing Seminar
2015-06-25 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 be exploring the principles of self-soothing.

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

Searchers’ Group Excursions
2015-06-21 12:00 | Various, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
This open and reflective group invites you to explore other religious and cultural institutions of Melbourne.
This month we will be visiting the Jewish Museum, 26 Alma Rd St Kilda, for a 2 pm conducted tour
Please contact Janette 0409139404 / Simon 0458272709 for travel or lunch arrangements.

Sunday Address
2015-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Poetry Group
2015-06-14 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

Sunday Address
2015-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | 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: Lydia Sharrad (Flute)
Music between the readings: Bergère Captive – Pierre-Octave Ferroud (1900-1936)
Pierre-Octave Ferroud commenced his training as a musician by learning piano from his mother. He then took up studies as an organist under the great Parisian organist, Eduard Commette. After moving to Paris in 1923, Ferroud gradually won the attention of many prevalent composers of the day including Prokofiev, Poulenc and Stravinsky. Tragically, Ferroud’s blossoming career was abruptly cut short; on 17th August 1936, whilst walking in Debrecen on holiday in Hungary, he was decapitated in a road accident. Poulenc, devastated on hearing of his death, dedicated many of his later religious works to his friend.
Music during the offering: Jade – Pierre-Octave Ferroud (1900-1936)
The Postlude: Allegro from Sonata VI – C.P.E. Bach (1714-1788)
Carl Philippe Emanuel Bach was the fifth child and second son of the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Many of J.S. Bach’s more than twenty children went on to become extraordinary musicians in their own right. Many of whom achieved greater fame and success in their lifetimes than their father.
Artist Bio: Lydia Sharrad is a freelance flautist who has been based in Melbourne for the last 3 and a half years. She undertook a BMUS with first class honours in Adelaide with Elizabeth Koch and Geoff Collins, before moving to Melbourne to complete a Masters in Performance under the tutelage of Lisa-Maree Amos. She is a casual member of Orchestra Victoria and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and has played for a diverse range of organisations and music groups, including the Australian Youth Orchestra (principal flute 2007-09 and part of the European tour last year), Australian National Academy of Music, Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, The orchestra Project, Monash Academy of Performing Arts, and the Australian Concert Orchestra to name a few.
She has appeared as soloist with the Cologne New Philharmonic, playing 53 performances of the Mozart G Major flute Concerto throughout Australia and New Zealand, and with the Burnside Symphony Orchestra, playing the Liebermann Concerto.

All Weather Walkers
2015-06-13 10:15 - 14:00 | VIC
Please join us for a pleasant and easy stroll along the foreshore from St Kilda to Port Melbourne.
We will meet under the clocks at Flinders Street Rail Station at 10.15 AM, then take the Tram to St Kilda where we will have morning coffee. After coffee our walk will allow us to enjoy wide views of the bay as well as the interesting varied architecture and historic buildings. On arrival at Port Melbourne our lunch will be at the Light Rail Terminus Café or a venue close by. Those wishing just to come for lunch can meet us at The Light Rail Station Terminus Café around 12.30 PM.
Contact Nancy Doherty 0468373413 or David Doherty 0402000729

Writing Seminar
2015-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Sunday Address
2015-06-07 10:00 - 11:30 | 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: Automne – Macel Grandjany (1891-1975) Marcel Grandjany was born in Paris and was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire aged 11. He became a leading international figure in the area of harp performance and composition and left behind a considerable body of work for the instrument.
Music during the offering: Etude VII, Op. 34 – Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (1789-1856)
Coming from an earlier period than Marcel Grandjany, Nicolas-Charles Bochsa was also a native of France and entered the Paris Conservatoire at the same young age. Sometime after he was appointed harpist to the Imperial Orchestra, he became involved in counterfeiting, fraud and forgery. He then left France for England to avoid prosecution. He became involved in another scandel in 1839, running away with the wife of fellow composer Henry Bishop. Bosch fled England with Anna Bishop, and after a brief period in North America, they arrived in Sydney Australia in 1855 in the hopes of being succesful in the Gold Rush of that period. Sadly, Boscha died shortly after arriving. His compositional output includes a number of Operas and larger works, however it is his Etudes for harp that he is best remembered today.
The Postlude: Gigue – Bernard Andres (b.1941)
Bernard Andres, is a more recent graduate of the Paris Conservatoire and continues to write new and challenging works for the harp. He began his compositional career aged 8, and his works have achieved international recognition and acceptance.
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 Address
2015-05-31 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for our relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces inner wellbeing as our core message. Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations. Inspirational music is an integral part of our services and most Sundays include performances from internationally renowned musicians.
St Michael’s is a place which affirms and encourages the best expression of who you are and who you can be, not only through the Sunday service but also through 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 and to express it more confidently and diversely.
Sunday services commence at 10am.
Free Entry.

Guest Artists: Joe Chindamo (piano) & Zoë Black (violin)

Music between the readings: Les Baricades Misterieuses – François Couperin / Joe Chindamo
This work in its original form dates from 1717 and was written for the harpsichord, a forerunner to the modern piano. It has been re-invented by Joe Chindamo and is heard here in a new form for piano and violin.
Music during the offering: Tarantism – Joe Chindamo
This new work, with a new word for a title which means ‘the urge to cure melancholy by dancing’ is heard here played by the author in duo with Zoë Black on the violin, an artist for whom many of Joe’s works have been written.
The Postlude: Finlandia Op. 26 – Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) arr. Herbert Fricker
Artist Bios: 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 4 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.
“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

SAGE - Healthy Ageing Seminar
2015-05-29 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 be exploring the topic of anxiety:

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

Thursday Organ Recital
2015-05-28 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

Sunday Address
2015-05-24 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.
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for our relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces inner wellbeing as our core message. Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations. Inspirational music is an integral part of our services and most Sundays include performances from internationally renowned musicians.
St Michael’s is a place which affirms and encourages the best expression of who you are and who you can be, not only through the Sunday service but also through 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 and to express it more confidently and diversely.
Sunday services commence at 10am.
Free Entry.

Guest Artists:
Tomas Dalton (Tenor) and The Orchestra of St Michael.
Music between the readings:
Where’er you walk from Semele (HWV 58) – G.F. Handel (1685-1759)
This well known and much loved aria comes from Handel’s 1743 opera, Semele.
Music during the offering:
Che belta,che leggiadria from La Finta Giardiniera – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Mozart’s opera, La Finta Giardiniera (The Imaginary Garden Girl) was written early in Mozart’s career when he was 18 years of age. It is seldom performed today, however this aria is often performed as a solo work.
The Postlude:
Imperial March Op. 32 – Sir. Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
This incredibly moving march was written in 1897 to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria. It was this very piece that made Elgar famous.
Artist Bio:
Tomas began his musical studies on piano, before completing his voice studies at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music with Anna Connolly.
In 2011 he performed as a soloist with the Australian Chamber Choir on their European concert tour and received the Ivy May Pendelbury scholarship.
Tomas took part in the Victorian Opera 2012 youth production of ‘The Play of Daniel’, playing the principal role of the Prince. In 2013 Tomas supported acts in the Melbourne Festival and World Famous Spiegeltent, as well as making his Opera Australia debut in the gentleman’s chorus of Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen”.
Tomas is the 2014 recipient of the Hedy Holt & Roger Prochazka Memorial Award at the National Liederfest and recently made his recital debut, joining acclaimed Soprano Janet Todd in performing for the Robert Stolz Foundation.
