St Michael's Uniting Church

Sunday Gathering - Online and In-Church
2022-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday services are happening in church and online.
For those returning to church, please read the “Back to Church” information here.
For those who continue to watch online here – tune in from 10am each Sunday
“Sacred extravagance”
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 16 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Postponed: Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2022-01-20 | St Michael’s Website
For our community’s health and safety, the Thursday Twilight Organ recitals are temporarily on hold due to the widespread omicron outbreak.
We will notify our community here and via the Order of service and eNews when they resume.
You can enjoy recorded organ music played by Rhys Boak, St Michael’s Organist on St Michael’s Grand Organ as part of our online services.
Each Sunday, online, from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Let the meditations of my heart be acceptable”
Day of Mourning
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 23 January 2022
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Day of Mourning Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Let the meditations of my heart be acceptable”
Day of Mourning
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 23 January 2022
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Postponed: Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2022-01-27 18:15 - 18:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
For our community’s health and safety, the Thursday Twilight Organ recitals are temporarily on hold due to the widespread omicron outbreak.
We will notify our community here and via the Order of service and eNews when they resume.
You can enjoy recorded organ music played by Rhys Boak, St Michael’s Organist on St Michael’s Grand Organ as part of our online services.
Each Sunday, online, from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“By love we are known”
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 30 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“By love we are known”
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 30 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and in Church
2022-02-06 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Gather together in church at 10 am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am.
Watch Online Gathering here
“Telling our own sacred stories”
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 6 February 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Katherine Norman (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Joseph Kelly, Ceridwen McCooey & Vincent Wang (Cellos),
Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download or view Order of Service here

Next week:
“Blessed be…interdependence”
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 13 February 2022, 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: The St Michael Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday reflection: Online and In Church
2022-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Blessed be…interdependence”
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 13 February 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: The St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Sermon on the Mount – Vasily Myazin

Next week:
“Enemy love – forgiveness is not denial”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesa Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Enemy love – forgiveness is not denial”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesa Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Love and Peace by Vasily Myazin

Next week:
“Seeing in new ways”
Transfiguration – 10 am, 27 February 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello), Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Sunday Gathering: In church and Online
2022-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Seeing in new ways”
Transfiguration – Sunday 27 February 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music in Church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Transfiguration – Nicholas Down

Next week:
“Journey inward, journey outward”
First Sunday in Lent
10 am, 6 March 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Susie Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: The St. Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Seeds of Awakening: An experiential interfaith event.
2022-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022
The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne, St Michael’s Uniting Church and Sancta Sophia Meditation Community warmly invite you to
Seeds of Awakening: An experiential interfaith event
Leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Sufi traditions, speak of the mystical and practices to spiritually strengthen us.
Music: Cath Connelly (Harp)
Door opens at 2.30pm for Registration.
Enquiries: Rev Helen Summers OAM E: info@interfaithcentre.org.au
*St Michael’s follows COVID safe practices for all events.
We ask that our visitors wear a maask, check in with a QR code, use sanitiser and mind their social distance.

Sunday reflection: online and in-church
2022-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Journey inward, journey outward”
Lent – Sunday 6 March 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Helen Bower & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music in Church: Susannah Ng (Violin), Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday
2022-03-13 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Gender queer: Jesus as mother”
Second Sunday in Lent – Sunday 13 March 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Cailin Howarth (Alto) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Who can I blame?”
Third Sunday in Lent – Sunday 20 March 2022, from 10am
Liturgist and Reflector: Dr Liz Boase
Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Luke Severn (Cello) & Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Gardener by a Gnarled Tree by Vincent Van Gogh

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Once lost, now found”
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Sunday 27 March 2022, from 10am
Guest minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Susannah Ng (Violin), Mark Fitzgibbon (Piano)& Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Prodigal son by Kaye Redman

Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2022-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Missing the point”
Fifth Sunday in Lent – Sunday 3 April 2022, from 10am
Guest minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music Online: Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music in Church: Eliza Bennetts O’Connor (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Mary of Bethany by Kerry Martin

Sunday Gathering: Online and In church
2022-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Palm Sunday: A tale of two processions”
Palm Sunday – Sunday 10 April 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music in church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: “Where the way leads” by Jan Richarson

Maundy Thursday Online Gathering
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Maundy Thursday (Online Only)
“Such love”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: The Last Supper by Margaret Ackland

Good Friday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-04-15 09:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Good Friday
Holding pain: our own and the world’s
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), The St Michael’s Singers (conducted by Rhys Boak) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: The St Michael’s Singers (conducted by Rhys Boak) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Black Cross by Georgia O’Keefe

Easter Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Easter Sunday
The reawakening of love
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: The St Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by David Musk & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Pre-election Candidates' Forum Federal Seat of Melbourne
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053, Australia
A public forum providing the opportunity to meet hear from candidates for the federal seat of Melbourne.
All welcome!!
Moderator for the evening will be Dr Mark Zirnsack
This forum has been organised by a justice coalition of inner-city Uniting Church members from Wesley Uniting Church (Lonsdale Street), St Michael’s Uniting Church (Collins Street), the Congregation of Mark the Evangelist (Uniting Church, North Melbourne), Church of all Nations (Uniting Church, Carlton) and Richmond Uniting Church.
More information
A flyer for the event can be found here.
Ray Gormann :: minister@cancarlton.org.au
Craig Thompson :: minister@marktheevangelist.unitingchurch.org.au

Sunday Gathering: In church and Online
2022-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Second Sunday of Easter – 24 April 2022
“Bread broken, eyes open, Christa is here”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Emmaus by Emmanuel Garibay

Sunday Gathering - online and in church
2022-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
Third Sunday of Easter – 1 May 2022, 10am
“Soul force: meeting hate with love”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church & online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Exploring Belonging: Session
2022-05-01 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Two “Exploring Belonging” sessions will be held after morning services on Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May.
The sessions will cover our mission and vision, and aspects of community life at St Michael’s. We will outline different ways of belonging at St Michael’s (Companions) and in the Uniting Church (Membership, Membership in Association, Adherent).
There will be opportunities for conversation with our minister, Margaret.
The sessions are hosted by Neil Blood, Chair of Programs, and Lyndell O’Brien, Chair of Contact & Care.
These sessions are open to everyone, but they are particularly offered for newcomers who have come in the last 2 years.
For further information, email office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2022-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Fourth Sunday of Easter – 8 May 2022, 10am
“And still we rise”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church & online: Alex Owens (Baritone), Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Exploring Belonging Sessions
2022-05-08 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
At St Michael’s we seek to offer you more than a warm welcome.
We also offer opportunities for you to belong, however that is appropriate for you.
Two “Exploring Belonging” sessions will be held after morning services on Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May.
The sessions will cover our mission and vision, and aspects of community life at St Michael’s. We will outline different ways of belonging at St Michael’s (Companions) and in the Uniting Church (Membership, Membership in Association, Adherent).
There will be opportunities for conversation with our minister, Margaret.
The sessions are hosted by Neil Blood, Chair of Programs, and Lyndell O’Brien, Chair of Contact & Care.
These sessions are open to everyone, but they are particularly offered for newcomers who have come in the last 2 years.
For further information, email office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2022-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Celebration by Ron Swanson

Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services can be viewed on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 15 May 2022, 10am
“Being compassionate is more important than being right”

Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Gerogia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Christopher Watson (Tenor), Annabelle Farid (Oboe) & Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Q & A with Paul Burnham
2022-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Our communities have experienced lockdown restrictions and are now emerging into a new normal. Join us for insights into post-pandemic community life.
Q & A session with Paul Burnham.
Paul is a Chaplain with Victoria Police. He has also worked as Chaplain to Melbourne football club where he still has an active role. Paul is an ordained Church of Christ minister and experienced Youth Pastor.
Paul’s rich life experience that has formed his world view is one of hope, justice and compassion, and having some fun along the way.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Administration Building

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 22 May 2022, 10am
“Peace, a possibility or a slogan“
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music in church: Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering: Online and in Church
2022-05-29 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Action by Jessica Johnson
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Seventh Sunday of Easter – 29 May 2022, 10am
Reconciliation Week “Reconciliation: Be Brave. Make Change.“
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Music online: Katherine Norman (Soprano) The Nuovo Quartet and Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

A story of hope and inspiration from Tanzania
2022-05-29 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
“Fighting Poverty Through Education” is the Motto of the School of St Jude in Arusha, in the northern Arusha Region of Tanzania.
Ken Gosbell a St Michael’s member and award-winning photographer will update us on the transforming achievements of the School of St Jude. This session will also include some of Ken’s photos showing the amazing birds and animals of that part of Africa.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Adminsitration
