St Michael's Uniting Church

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2022-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
A free ecumenical event and celebration of the forthcoming season of Christmas.
Presented by Excelsis Choir who will be singing alongside
the Australian Welsh Male Choir;
the Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir; and,
choristers from Kingswood College (Box Hill).

Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2022-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Nativity (excerpt) by Erland Sibuea
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

Fourth Sunday of Advent
18 December 2022, 10am
“Advent: Amplify Love”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: The St Michael’s Singers led by Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Chrsitmas Morning Tea
2022-12-18 11:45 - 12:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
After Sunday service, take the opportunity to enjoy a drink, a cuppa and some Christmas goodies, while catching up with friends at a Christmas morning tea.
In St Michael’s Hall, Ground floor.

Christmas Day at St Michael's - in church and online
2022-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: We saw glory by Patricia Wilson Kastner
Christmas Day Gathering 9am (note change from our usual Sunday Gathering time)
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here
Christmas Day
25 December 2022, 9am
“Love makes a family”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The St Michael’s String Ensemble, David Musk (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The St Michael’s String Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Read or download Christmas Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering: In church and online
2023-01-01 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Dancing with the Spirit by Tatiana Nikolova-Houston
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
First Sunday after Christmas
1 January 2023, 10am
“New Year’s Revolution”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Sunday Gathering: In church or Online
2023-01-08 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Celebration of Life by William Butler
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
First Sunday after Epiphany
8 January 2023, 10am
“You too are beloved and blessed”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Sunday Gathering: In church and online
2023-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Mungo National Park by M Mayman
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
15 January 2023, 10am
“Walking together on life’s journey”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Sunday Gathering - “Day of Mourning – Time for the voice”
2023-01-22 10:00 - 11:30
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
Third Sunday after Epiphany
22 January 2023, 10am
“A Time of Mourning – A Day for Voice”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Amir Farid (Piano), The Nuovo String Quartet led by Susie Ng &Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read of download the Third Sunday after Epiphany order of service here.

Midsumma Gathering - Celebrating Queer Spirit
2023-01-29 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Jesus the Includer by David Hayward
CELEBRATING QUEER SPIRIT – JUSTICE AND JOY!
Join us for our Sunday Midsumma Gathering
Honouring the spirituality and resistance of queer people of faith.
Led by St Michael’s LGBTIQA+ minister, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, with our members and friends.
Inspiring liturgy and beautiful music.
Download or read the Midsumma Gathering Order of Service
We will be joined by The Consort of Melbourne LGBTIQA+ choir, singing selections from their Midsumma 2023 ‘Homophonic!’ repertoire.
‘For everyone, a place at the table’
Join us after service for coffee, tea and treats

St Michael's Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2023-02-05 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Simultaneous contrasts sun and moon by Robert Delaunay
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
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
5 February 2023, 10am
“We are meant to shine
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Judith Dodsworth (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music online: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Living the Questions - A Passion for Christ: Paul
2023-02-05 11:45 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Living the Questions 2.0 is a DVD-based discussion series introducing an open-minded, open-hearted approach to Christian belief and practice.
Rather than providing answers, it strives to create an environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring the heart of Christianity for our time.
Session 6 – A Passion for Christ: Paul the Apostle
FOCUS: Little of what most people think of as Christianity has been untouched by the legacy of Paul’s writing and influence. The many understandings of his interpretation of Christianity continue to be re-examined in the 21st century.
Download the optional background reading here

The discussion series will run over seven sessions held on the first Sunday of the month (except January).
Session 1: Sunday 7 August
Session 2: Sunday 4 September
Session 3: Sunday 2 October
Session 4: Sunday 6 November
Session 5: Sunday 4 December
Session 6: Sunday 5 February with facilitator Peter Kahane
Session 7: Sunday 5 March
Facilitators: Dr Liz Boase, Simon McCall and Peter Kahane.

To receive the optional background reading please contact office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - In church and online service
2023-02-12 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Compassion on Earth by Mary Southward
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
12 February 2023, 10am
“No-one is going to hell”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Cailin Howarth (Alto) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music online: Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ
Download/View Order of Service here

Mindfulness Meditation
2023-02-12 11:45 - 12:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Give yourself a moment. Re-centre and breath.
Sessions encourage slow breathing and an increased awareness of being in the present moment.
If you haven’t tried it, now is the time. We welcome you to join this after-church session.
Facilitator: Pamela Blood
Where: Wellbeing Studio, Level 1 (upstairs from the Hall)

Sunday Gathering - In church and online service
2023-02-19 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Transfiguration by Armando Alemdar-Ara
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Transfiguration
19 February 2023, 10am
Valuing mystery in everyday life
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Joe Chindamo (Piano)
Music online: Zoe Wallace (Cello), Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2023-02-23 18:00 - 18:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Featuring St Michael’s Organist, Rhys Boak.
Join us for the last of the Twilight Organ Recital series this Thursday.
Doors open at 5:30pm for 6pm performance.
Free event

From Thursday 2 March, we will introduce the Thursday Lunchtime recitals at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm)

Sunday Gathering: in church and online services
2023-02-26 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Ben Mack
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
First Sunday in Lent
26 February 2023, 10am
Lent: Journeys by Heart
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Dr Joe Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Hans U. Hielscher
2023-03-02 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your Thursday lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak and world-renown guest artists.

Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here
From Thursday 2 March the Thursday Lunchtime recitals replace the Summer Twilight program.
Our guest artist for Thursday 2 March, Hans U. Hielscher (Germany) will play pieces by Tambling, Massenet and Nevin.
About Hans U. Hielscher
Hans U. Hielscher has been organist at the Marktkirche in Wiesbaden (Lutheran Cathedral of Nassau), Germany, since 1979.
His studies were at the Detmold State Academy of Music and in Paris/Rouen, France.
He also studied carillon at The Nederlandse Beiaardschool in Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
Hans has presented more than 3,800 organ recitals around the globe, his concert tours have taken him to all European countries, the United States (72 U.S. tours), Bahamas, Israel, Iceland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok.
He has been featured on radio and TV broadcasts, 22 CD recordings on the Motette, Wergo, IFO, Lade labels and is the author of the books “Alexandre Guilmant – Life and Work”, “Famous Organs in the U.S.A.”, “The Organ of Wiesbaden Marktkirche”.
He is a published composer of some 50 works for organ. Hans has been honored by the French government in Paris for his worldwide engagement in French organ music and nominated “Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” in 1985.
He is a long-time member of the AGO (American Guild of Organists), OHS (Organ Historical Society), GCNA (Guild of Carillonneurs in North America) and has presented workshops at various AGO National Conventions in recent years.

Sunday Gathering: In church or online "Glimpses of Grace"
2023-03-05 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Path in woods by Red Annie Photos
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here
Second Sunday in Lent
5 March 2023, 10am
Glimpses of Grace
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Living the Questions 2 - Out into the World
2023-03-05 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The last session of our popular Living the Questions series.
Session 7 – Out into the World: Challenges facing Progressive Christians
Living the Questions 2.0 is a DVD-based discussion series introducing an open-minded, open-hearted approach to Christian belief and practice.
Rather than providing answers, it strives to create an environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring the heart of Christianity for our time.
FOCUS: Little of what most people think of as Christianity has been untouched by the legacy of Paul’s writing and influence. The many understandings of his interpretation of Christianity continue to be re-examined in the 21st century.

Facilitators: Dr Liz Boase, Simon McCall and Peter Kahane.

To receive the optional background reading please contact office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering: In church and online
2023-03-12 10:00 - 11:15 | 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 Sunday afternoon.

Third Sunday in Lent
12 March 2023, 10am
“When do you believe?”
Guest minister: Rev David Dawes

Music in church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music online: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Meditation Session
2023-03-12 11:45 - 12:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Give yourself a moment. Re-centre and breath.
Sessions encourage slow breathing and an increased awareness of being in the present moment.
If you haven’t tried it, now is the time. We welcome you to join this after-church session.
Facilitator: Lorraine Woolley
Where: Wellbeing Studio, Level 1 (upstairs from the Hall)

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2023-03-19 10:00 - 11:15 | 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 Sunday afternoon.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
19 March 2023, 10am
“Seeing with Heart”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Music in church and online: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Ukraine Crisis Fundraising Concert
2023-03-25 19:30 - 20:40 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Download the Concert Program
St Michael’s Uniting Church invites you to the Ukraine Crisis Fundraising Concert
Proceeds go to Act For Peace – Ukraine Crisis Appeal: https://actforpeace.org.au/take-action/churches/helpukraine-church/
The concert features stunning vocal performances, as well as piano and organ solos.
In addition to the traditional Western classical repertoire, the concert will also showcase the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine, with Ukrainian choirs performing folk tunes and highlights of Ukrainian musical repertoire, providing a powerful insight into the country’s unique cultural identity, and its rich history.
From soaring arias to intricate instrumental solos, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, and you may even discover a new favorite artist or musical genre along the way.
Enjoy a performance of some of Australia’s best musicians and opera singers in the beautiful settings of St Michael’s Uniting Church in the heart of iconic Melbourne city.
Featuring:

Volya Ukrainian Choir
Rada Tochalna | Soprano
Sally-Anne Russell | Mezzo-Soprano
Asher Reichman | Tenor
Michael Lampard | Baritone
Tamara Vasilevitsky | Piano
Rhys Boak | Piano/Organ
and MC Ben Sorensen

The performers generously offered their in-kind support to the fundraiser, providing their services free of charge to help raise money for the cause.

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Tickets:
Early Bird Ticket $25
General Admission $30
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Email triumphofgoodincorporated@gmail.com
Text 0405 549 112
Proudly supported by St Michael’s Uniting Church and Triumph of Good Incorporated.

Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2023-03-26 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Jesus Raising Lazarus. Wall Painting, Catacomb, 3rd Century
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
26 March 2023, 10am
“Active hope – for body and spirit”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Uniting for the Voice - A program for the whole church
2023-03-26 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The second of the two Sunday Program for the whole congregation. Uniting for the Voice will focus on understanding the Voice as an ethical and theological issue, not a partisan political one. These education/discussion sessions will use resources from the Uniting Church and https://yes23.com.au
Download the handout for Session 1 here
Facilitators: Margaret Mayman & Ann Kinnear
When: Sunday 26 March, after service.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, upstairs from the Hall.

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Rhys Boak
2023-03-30 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak.

Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Palm Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2023-04-02 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Entry of Christ into Jerusalem by Wilhelm Morgner
St Michael’s Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon here.
Palm Sunday
2 April 2023
“Persisting in love and forgiveness”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Lunchtime Organ recital with Rhys Boak
2023-04-06 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak.

Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download the recital program here
Download our flyer here

Maundy Thursday Gathering - in church and online
2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: The Last Supper by Margaret Ackland
The Maundy Thursday Gatherings is in church at 6pm.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available here
Maundy Thursday – 6 April 2023, 6pm
“Called to be friends”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rose Riebl (Piano), Cailin Howarth (Alto), Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music online: Rhys Boak (Organ)

Good Friday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Christ is condemned to death
The Good Friday Gathering is in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available to view here
Good Friday – 7 April 2023, 10am
“Passion and Pain, Wisdom and Wondering”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: The St. Michael’s Singers directed by Rhys Boak & Rhys Boak (Piano)
