St Michael's Uniting Church

Sunday Service
2016-02-28 10:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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: David Paterson (Piano)

Music between the readings: Impromptu Op.142 No.2 – Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Music during the offering: Prelude B Minor Op 32, No 10. – Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
The Postlude: Sonatina – Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

Healthy Ageing Seminar
2016-02-26 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:

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

Lunchtime Recital
2016-02-25 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 ninth 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 Boak.
The program will include:

Toccata, Adagio and Fugue BWV 546 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Chorale Prelude ‘Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier’ BWV 731 – J.S. Bach
Chorale Prelude ‘O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross’ BWV 622 – J.S. Bach
Aria alla Bach – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Chorale Improvisation ‘Nun Danket Alle Gott’ – Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Sunday Service
2016-02-21 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: Rebecca Gulinello (Soprano) & Jasen Moulton (Horn)
Music between the readings: Sì, mi chiamano Mimì – Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Music during the offering: Die ihr des unermesslichen Weltalls KV 619 – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
The Postlude: Panis Angelicus – César Franck (1822-1890) arr. for Soprano and Horn by Rhys Boak

Lunchtime Recital
2016-02-18 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 ninth 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 Boak.
The program will include:
1. Concerto in C major (after Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Concerto Op. 7ii/5, RV208 ‘il grosso mogul’ for violin) BWV 594 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
i) Allegro
ii) Recitativo
iii) Allegro
2. Bridal March from The Birds of Aristophanes – C.H.H Parry (1848-1918)

Keep Calm and Carry On Caring - Exhibition Opening
2016-02-14 11:45 - 12:45 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
Members of the St Michael’s congregation and community display their artwork in an exhibition dedicated to caring.
The St Michael’s Gallery is the visual embodiment of the ideals of the church, exhibiting artwork that connects with the ethos of St Michael’s.
The theme for this exhibition is “Caring”, one of the fundamental beliefs of
St Michael’s.
Celebrate the opening of this exhibition on Sunday 14 February.
FREE EVENT

Sunday Service - St Valentine's Day Service
2016-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Join us for a special inclusive Valentine’s Day Service

St Michael’s Uniting Church is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special Service dedicated to love.

Rejoice in the diversity of love as Executive Minister, Dr Francis Macnab, invites the LGBTQI and wider community to aspire for a future where love matters, no matter your sexual preference.

10am, Sunday 14 February at St Michael’s – 120 Collins Street Melbourne.

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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:
David Paterson (Piano)
Tomas Dalton (Tenor – cantor)
Music between the readings: Adagio from the sonata for 4 hands K. 358 – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Music during the offering: Leibesfreud – Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) arr. Philip James
The Postlude: March No. 3 in E-flat major from Three Marches Militaires, Op. 51, D. 733 – Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-02-11 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-02-04 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 ninth 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.

Mobile Minds
2016-02-07 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Get more out of your mobile device with these ‘show and tell’ sessions designed to allow users to share interesting apps and ideas with others.
Current users of a smartphone or tablet are invited to attend. Both Apple and Android users are welcome.
Take advantage of the life-boosting potential of your mobile device with interesting, informative, entertaining and helpful apps.
Bring your mobile device and your ideas to share with others. After the workshop, try out the ideas that interest you.
FREE EVENT
No booking required

French Conversation
2016-02-07 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 with help and guidance on hand.
FREE EVENT
no bookings required

Sunday Service
2016-02-07 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: Lai et Rotrouenge (Trovere melodies from the 12th century)
Music during the offering: Grazioso from Sonatina No. 3 – F. J. Naderman (1781-1835)
The Postlude: Toccata from Sonatina No. 2 – F. J. Naderman (1781-1835)

Sunday Service - Opening of Programs
2016-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
OPENING OF PROGRAMS
Celebrate the opening of the St Michael’s 2016 programs on Sunday 31 January at 10am.
Join us to welcome our initiatives for the coming year and to be part of the conversation and friendship.
Help us celebrate the Opening of Programs by wearing something light blue.

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:
Joe Chindamo (piano) & Zoe Black (violin).
Dr. Gordon Atkinson (Organ).
The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by Bruno Siketa.
Music Between the readings: Harlem Nocturne – are. Joe Chindamo
Music during the offering: Smoke gets in your eyes – arr. Joe Chindamo
The Postlude: Tarantism – Joe Chindamo

Lunchtime Recital
2016-01-28 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 John Rivers
The program will include:
1. Prelude and Fugue in G minor – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
2. Introduction and Trumpet Tune – John Travers (1703-1758)
3. Chanson de Nuit – Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
4. Allegro from Concerto in G – George Frederik Handel (1685-1759)
5. Melodie – Theodore Salome (1834-1896)
6. Mr Purcell’s’ Wedding Processional – John Cook (1918-1984)

Join us on Sunday Morning for music for Joe Chindamo (piano) & Zoe Black (Violin)
Next Thursday’s recital will be performed by Andrew Blackburn

Sunday Service
2016-01-24 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.
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: Dr. Donna Coleman (Piano) and Dr. Gordon Atkinson (Organ)
Music between the readings: Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (1714), arranged by Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music during the offering: Allegro from the Sonata F. 193 (K. 245) in B major – Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)
The Postlude: Processional – William Mathias (1934-1992)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-01-21 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-01-14 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.

Sunday Address
2016-01-17 10:00 - 23:00 | 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

Sunday Service
2016-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

Lunchtime Recital
2016-01-07 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 Pavel Kohout
The program will include:
1. Prelude and Fugue in d – Minor, op. 37 – Felix Mendelsohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
2. Four Flötenuhr pieces Hob. XIX – Josef Haydn (1732-1809)
i). Andante 1:00
ii) Allegretto 1:54
iii) Presto 1:20
iv) Allegro 3:15
3. Passacaglia in C – Minor, BWV 582 – Johann Sebastian Bach: (1685-1750)

Sunday Service
2016-01-03 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 between the readings: Traumerei – Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Music during the offering: Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasque – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
The Postlude: Carillon de Westminster – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

Sunday Service
2015-12-27 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 between the readings: Trumpet Voluntary – John Stanley (1712-1786)
Music during the offering: Fugue in G minor BWV 578 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
The Postlude: Prelude on a Londonderry Air – Noel Rawsthorn (b.1929)

Christmas Service
2015-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Join us for a special Christmas Service at St Michael’s

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 and The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble
Music Between the Readings: For Unto Us a Boy is born – From Messiah – G.F. Handel (1785-1759) arr. Rhys Boak
Music during the offering: Panis Angelicus – César Franck (1822-1890) arr. Rhys Boak
The Postlude: A Merry Christmas – Traditional Melody arranged by Arthur Warrell adapted for brass quintet by Rhys Boak

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)

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
2015-12-13 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)

All Weather Walkers
2015-12-12 10:30 - 13:00 | VIC
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

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

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)

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.
