St Michael's Uniting Church

French Conversations
2016-07-03 11:45 - 12:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Camellia Room, 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.

Lunchtime Recital
2016-06-30 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-06-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-06-02 01:00 - 13:30, 2016-05-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-05-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-05-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-05-05 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their 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.

S.A.G.E. Healthy Ageing Seminar
2016-06-30 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.)

Mobile Minds
2016-06-26 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.

I found Happiness Exhibition Opening
2016-06-26 11:45 - 12:45 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
Join us for the opening of this beautiful exhibition of original paintings by Christine Minter.

Christine Minter is a self-taught Melbourne artist with a passion for painting.
Her works include mixed media acrylic on canvas. She uses colour to evoke a feeling of happiness and calm and her use of texture suggests movement and depth.
The inspiration for most of Christine’s art comes from landscapes and the ocean.
She was a recent winner of the 2015 St Michael’s Art Prize.

OPENING CELEBRATIONS
SUN 26 JUN 12PM – 1PM
Exhibition Dates
26 JUN – 31 JUL

Philosophy for Beginners
2016-06-26 11:45 - 12:45 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, 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.

What Matters in the End
2016-06-26 11:45 - 12:45, 2016-05-29 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Discover your end-of-life options at these three informative sessions.
Making plans for your funeral is a task easily postponed. Explore your options and create an ending that reflects your life and what is important to you.
Give yourself the peace of mind of knowing that when the time comes; things will be done your way, without placing the burden on your loved ones.
The program will include helpful advice on how to produce a document that includes all your final wishes.
Presented by Marilyn Cobain and Janette James.

Trivia
2016-06-19 11:45 - 13:30, 2016-05-15 11:45 - 13:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Following the first after-church Trivia in April there were requests for this program to continue. We are pleased to announce that on the 3rd Sundays in May and June Trivia will be held with Val and John Little.
It is great fun, particularly if you get to use some of the information you have subconsciously stored in your brain over the years. Everyone knows something. Questions on a wide range of topics including geography, sport, films, politics, musicals, music, literature, history, or just general knowledge, you may have the answer to at least one question which will help the team you join.
Join in the fun and come to the Waratah Room on 1st floor. Trivia is played in teams of no more than 6. If you do not have a team do not worry, teams will be formed on the day. It is also a good chance to meet with other St.Michael’s people. Trivia will commence at 11.45, tea and coffee available immediately after the service, you can bring your lunch if you wish. Program will conclude at 12.40.
if you could register your interest on the list at the Information desk or Email the Littles ironacton@bigpond.com It will assist us knowing the number of chairs and tables to have set up.

Lunchtime Recital
2016-06-16 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.

The program today is:

Toccata and fugue in d minor ‘The Dorian’ BWV 538 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Colonial Song – Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
Prelude in G – William Harris (1883-1973)
Chorale Improvisation ‘Nun Danket Alle Gott’ – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)

GUIDED AWARENESS AND MEDITATION
2016-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join meditation practitioner Sian Ellett and discover the energy of your body and the world around you through guided awareness.
This 1 hour session will include:

a welcome and introduction to the
concept of guided meditation.
a guided body awareness meditation,
utilising movement, visualisation and breath;
discussion of experiences and time to ask questions.

Sian is a writer and meditation practitioner specialising in health, wellbeing, meditation and personal development.

Lunchtime Recital
2016-06-09 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.
The program today is performed by Rhys Boak

Toccata and Fugue in d minor BWV 565 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Après un rêve Op.7 No. 1 -Gabriel Fauré – (1845-1924)
Minuetto and Allegro from the 1st sonatina – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) arr. R. Goss-Custard
Imperial March 32 – Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Music of St Michael’s Gala
2016-06-05 12:30 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
CELEBRATING THE MUSIC THAT HAS INSPIRED DR FRANCIS MACNAB FOR OVER 45 YEARS.
Experience the rich acoustics and breathtaking ambience of St Michael’s gala event.
The program will include works by Shostakovich, Mahler, Prokofiev, Mozart and others.
Performing artists include:
Evgeny Chebykin (Horn)
Rebecca Adler (Violin)
Zoe Black (Violin)
Zoe Wallace (Cello)
Joe Chindamo (Piano)
David Paterson (Piano)
Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
The Academy of St Michael’s

Sunday Service
2016-05-29 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

Interview with Professor Kathryn von Treuer

Dr Francis Macnab will interview the newly appointed Executive Director of Cairnmillar Professor Kathryn von Treuer during this Sunday Service.
Professor von Treuer took up her appointment at Cairnmillar on the 1st of April and is a registered psychologist; an endorsed health and organisational psychologist, and sits on the Psychology Board of Australia.

Guest Artist: Lydia Sharrad (Flute)
Guest Organist: Dr. Gordon Atkinson
Music between the readings: Cantabile from the flute concerto ‘Il Gardellino’ – Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Music during the offering: Fantasie in B Minor – G.P. Telemann (1681-1767)
Postlude: Postlude – André Fleury (1903 – 1995)

S.A.G.E. - Healthy Ageing Seminar
2016-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

A Cockroach’s View After 45 years under the Pulpit Pillow
2016-05-26 18:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
ST MICHAEL’S 1971-2016.
The cockroach has seen it all.
45 years of reshaping the direction, purpose and passion of a unique church.
45 years within one of Australia’s most innovative churches.
Dr Francis Macnab will present this free lecture that will tell of the remarkable renewal of a city church and its people.
It is a tale of “the phoenix rising from the ashes”.
This evening will be of interest to all who would like to hear how a worn-out church has reinvented itself, ready for the next era.
It will also be of interest to the many who over the years have been part of this story.
A FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
Refreshments at 6pm, lectures starts 6.30pm Thursday 26 May.
St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne
RSVP online at www.stmichaels.org.au or call 9654 5120
BOOK NOW

The Blue Series - Exhibition Opening
2016-05-22 11:45 - 12:30 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
Join us as we celebrate the opening of this inspirational exhibition.

Casey Freeman is a local Melbourne artist, wife and mother. She spends the mornings chasing toddlers and in the evenings transforms into an artist with blue stained fingertips.
Her ink paintings are an exploration of the colour blue as it appears in our natural surroundings. Depicting ocean currents, moody cloudscapes, and mountainous silhouettes, this exhibition features ambiguous forms that evoke a sense of simplicity and purity.
Casey feels that her ink washes develop a certain visual presence, which act as an invitation for self reflection.

Sunday Service
2016-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.
Free Entry

Guest Artist: Evgeny Chebykin (Horn) & David Paterson (Piano)
Music between the readings: Air from the Orchestral Suite in D major BWV 1068 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music during the offering: Cantabile from Samson et Delila – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Guided Meditation
2016-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join meditation practitioner Sian Ellett and discover the energy of your body and the world around you through guided awareness.
This 1 hour session will include:
– a welcome and introduction to the concept of guided meditation.
– a guided body awareness meditation,
– utilising movement, visualisation and breath.
– discussion of experiences and time to ask questions.
Sian is a writer and meditation practitioner specialising in health, wellbeing, meditation and personal development.
Donation on entry
No bookings required

HOPE: HELPING OUR PLANET EARTH
2016-05-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
St Michael’s environment group, exploring the environmental issues of most concern for the wellbeing of our planet.
There will be guest speakers to inform and enlighten you and a discussion about the actions we can take in our home and workplaces to better care for our world.
Gain credible information, to become more aware and more active in environmental matters. Every individual can help care for the environment and these workshops will help you to do that.
Please bring with you an inquisitive mind and some good ideas to add to the discussions.
FREE EVENT
no bookings required

Sunday Service
2016-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.
Free Entry

Guest Organist: John Rivers
Guest Artist: Tomas Dalton (Tenor)
Music between the readings: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz” from Das Land des Lächelns (The Land of Smiles) – Franz Lehár (1870-1948)
Music during the offering: Amor ti Vieta from Fedora – Umberto Giordano (1867-1948)
The Postlude: Allegro in B flat – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1947)

Hugh Mackay Book Launch
2016-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Hear one of Australia’s most respected authors and social researchers Hugh Mackay talk about his new book, Beyond Belief: How we find meaning, with or without religion.
At a time when 61% of Australians still identify as Christian but only 8% attend church weekly, Mackay tackles one of the big questions about contemporary Australia: How do we find our sense of meaning and purpose when religious faith and practice are in such sharp decline? (And why are enrolments at church schools skyrocketing?)
A FREE EVENT
Refreshments at 6pm, lecture starts at 6.30pm Wednesday 11 May.
St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne.
There will be an opportunity to purchase his new book and have it signed.
BOOK NOW

Sunday Service
2016-05-08 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 organist: Ryoko Mori
Guest artist: Rebecca Gulinello (Soprano)
Music between the readings: Io son l’umile ancella from Adriana Lecouvreur by Francesco Cilea (1866-1950)
Music during the offering: Micaelas aria from Carmen – Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
The Postlude: Symphonic Study in G minor – Marco Enrico Bossi (1861-1925)
