St Michael's Uniting Church

French Conversation
2015-10-04 11:45 - 12:45, 2015-09-06 11:45 - 12:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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

Sunday Service
2015-10-04 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

Gilbert and Sullivan Performance
1pm, Sunday 4 October
Join us at 1pm, after the service, for a special musical event in the church
Whether you are a Gilbert & Sullivan devotee, a casual fan, or you are not even sure you know who they are; this uplifting concert of musical theatre will have you humming along in your seat.
Join us for an afternoon of wit, parody and song with a selection of your favourite songs performed by the infamous Savoy Opera Company Inc.
Featuring songs from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, The Yeomen on the Guard, Gondoliers and many more…
Tickets: $10pp
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Lunchtime Recital
2015-10-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-09-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-09-03 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.

Risks and Opportunities - Australia: State of the Nation
2015-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
We are delighted to have one of Australia’s leading International Relations scholars and commentators, Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM present this insightful lecture series.
This series aims to shed light on the critical psycho-social, economic, environmental and security challenges of our times as they affect us personally and our life prospects, our networks and communities, Australia and the world. Opening new ways of thinking about the past and present and new possibilities for reshaping the future.
6pm, Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th September

In the final lecture, to be held in St Michael’s Church, Professor Camilleri will turn the spotlight on Australia: the aspirations and anxieties of a new generation; the changing fabric of Australian society; and the prospects of adjusting to the realities of a world in ferment.
He will also engage in conversation on these and related issues two leading thinkers and practitioners:

Professor Marilyn Lake, University of Melbourne, noted historian, author of prize winning books, and Immediate Past President of the Australian Historical Association

Julian Burnside AO QC, leading Australian barrister, author, and outspoken human rights and refugee advocate.

Audience members will be invited to join in the conversation.

Please note there is limited seating for this series, book early to secure your tickets.
Cost: $15 per lecture or $50 for the whole series
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Art Competition - Winner Announced
2015-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The winner of the first St Michael’s Day Art Competition will be announced in the gallery after the Sunday Service.
The winner will recive $1000 and a 2016 solo exhibition in the St Michael’s Gallery.

Harp Performance
2015-09-27 11:45 - 12:15 | VIC
Experience the beauty of Mingary, The Quiet Place, with this inspirational performance.
Mingary is a place dedicated to inspiration and healing. It is here for your time to pause, to turn inward in reflection, for your time to turn outward for inspiration and seek the strength for a new beginning.

St Michael's Day Service
2015-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Each year during St Michael’s Week, St Michael’s Uniting Church presents two people with the St Michael’s Medallion in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community.
Two organisations that embody the theme for St Michael’s Week of ‘Quietness’ have been chosen to receive medallions this year. Both organisations work quietly to make significant changes to the lives of many Australians.
The awards recognise the tireless efforts of these organisations to prevent trauma and violence and promote positive growth and wellbeing.
We invite you to join us for a week of events celebrating the power of quiet achievement.
Click here to download the St Michael’s Week Event Book

Music at St Michael’s
Guest Artists for the St Michael’s Day Service will include:
The St Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by Bruno Siketa
The St Michael’s Singers
The Academy of St. Michael
The Choir of The Scots’ Church Melbourne directed by Doulgas Lawrence OAM
Gunta Cēse – Soprano
Guest Conductor – Evgeny Chebykin
Musical Driector & Organist – Rhys Boak

A special thank you to artist Irina Sztukowski for her permission to use her beautiful artwork Calm Quiet Morning as the cover of this years St Michael’s Week Events Booklet – See more of her stunning artwork at her website www.artirina.com

The Blessing of the Rocks
2015-09-27 09:30 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Gardens, 120, Melbourne, 3000
Rocks have been placed in the gardens of St Michael’s as symbols. Millions of years old they remind us that we are here for but a fleeting moment in time. They also remind us of strength and stability.
All in attendance will scatter petals upon the rocks. The petals are symbols of softness, and our need for peaceful serenity.
The blessing of the rocks gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the time we have and how we wish to use it.

St Michael's Breakfast
2015-09-27 07:45 - 09:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Launching the St Michael’s Day festivities, this breakfast is one of the great events people of the St Michael’s Congregation look forward to each year.
We are honoured to have a special speaker from Assistance Dogs Victoria join us for this delicious breakfast, catered by Ann Wilson.
Seating is limited – tickets are available from the Hall Foyer after service.

SOLEMN MUSIC FOR TRUMPET AND ORGAN
2015-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Experience the joy and beauty of live music surrounded by the architectural splendour and inspiring ambience of St Michael’s Church.
Featuring:
Geoffrey Payne* (Trumpet)
Shane Hooton* (Trumpet)
Tristan Rebien (Trumpet)
Bruno Siketa (Trumpet)
Timothy Phillips (Timpani)
Rhys Boak (Organ)
* Appears courtesy of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

This is a Free Event

S.A.G.E. Healthy Ageing
2015-09-24 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 discuss the topic:

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

Living Mindfully - Cancelled
2015-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to unforeseen circumstances this events has been cancelled.

The Quality of Quiet - A Guided Meditation
2015-09-23 17:15 - 18:15, 2015-09-22 17:15 - 18:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join meditation practitioner Sian Ellett and discover the quiet energy of your body and the world around you through guided awareness.
The 1 hour session will include:
– a welcome and introduction to the concept of quiet as a quality of many things, including our own bodies and using our bodies to release us into an experience of quiet, calm and ease, no matter where we are or what we’re doing.
– a guided body awareness meditation, utilising movement, visualisation and breath.
– discussion of experiences and time to ask questions.
Sian is a writer, orator and meditation practitioner specializing in health, wellbeing, meditation and personal development.

Tickets: $10
Venue: St Michael’s Wellbeing Studio, St Michael’s Administration Building
located behind St Michael’s Church.

RISKS and OPPORTUNITIES: A WORLD IN FERMENT
2015-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
We are delighted to have one of Australia’s leading International Relations scholars and commentators, Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM present this insightful lecture series.
This series aims to shed light on the critical psycho-social, economic, environmental and security challenges of our times as they affect us personally and our life prospects, our networks and communities, Australia and the world. Opening new ways of thinking about the past and present and new possibilities for reshaping the future.

Program
6pm- 8pm, September 1 – Life on Planet Earth
Sustaining hope in the midst of fragility and uncertainty
6pm- 8pm, September 8 – The World Economy: An ‘ocean liner without lifeboats’
Financial crises and the myths of the free market: the case for regulation
6pm- 8pm, September 15 – Islam, Islamism and Islamophobia
Religion and politics; terrorism and the ‘war on terror’
6pm- 8pm, September 22 – The Democratic Deficit
What it is and what to do about it
6pm- 8pm, September 29 – State of the Nation
How is Australia faring? A fresh look at its society, economy and politics

Please note there is limited seating for this series, book early to secure your tickets.
Cost: $15 per lecture or $50 for the whole series

Art Competition Exhibition - Opening Celebrations
2015-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
Join us for the opening celebrations for our first ever Art Competition as part of the 2015 St Michael’s Week festivities.
Artists from around Australia have been invited to enter this inaugural art competition at St Michael’s Gallery.
The exhibition will display artworks that respond to or embody the values of quietness.
First Prize: $1000 and a 2016 solo exhibition in the St Michael’s Gallery.
Opening Celebrations – After Sunday Service on Sunday 20 September
Winner Announced – After Sunday Service on Sunday 27 September

Sunday Service
2015-09-20 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

Join us after the service as we celebrate the opening of our St Michael’s Week Art Competition Exhibition in St Michael’s Gallery.

Guest Artist: Bruno Siketa
Music between the readings:
Allegro from the Sonata in D for Trumpet and Organ – Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1707)
Music during the offering:
Grave and Allegro from the Sonata in D for Trumpet and Organ – Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1707)
The Postlude:
Toccata – Wesley Jordan (b. 1943)

Lunchtime Recital - Cancelled
2015-09-17 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Please not that there will be no lunchtime recital at St Michael’s this Thursday

Pope Francis and other Prophetic Voices
2015-09-17 08:30 - 17:30 | VIC
Calling Us to Reshape the Public Sphere
a conference to reflect on and respond to Pope Francis’ pontificate.

Pope Francis’ vision of faith challenges us to renew our commitment to the public good, be inclusive and just and to welcome the poor and the vulnerable. It is a vision which embraces people of all faiths, cultures and all people of good will.
Speakers
The conference speakers include:
• Fr Frank Brennan sj AO
• Dr Rachael Kohn
• Professor Patrick Dodson
• Fr Jerry Rosario sj (India)
• Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel (New Zealand)
Who should attend?
Members of all faiths, cultures and communities are warmly invited to join us in this unique event where together we will listen, speak, reflect and engage in a common effort to renew the public sphere. Post conference conversations and reflections will ensure together we continue to action conference outcomes.
Conference Details
Pope Francis and other Prophetic Voices:
Calling Us to Reshape the Public Sphere
Thursday 17 to Friday & 18 September 2015
St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne
Two options: Registration $125 or
Registration-PLUS at $150 or $200 (see this website for details)
Supporting Events
Youth Forum: 9am-4pm Wednesday 16 September 2015Registration: $35
Venue: St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne
Public Forum: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 17 September 2015
Venue: Australian Catholic University, Cathedral Hall,
20 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne
For more information: www.acu.edu.au/popefrancis
Facebook: #reshapingthepublicsphere
e: iace@acu.edu.au
t: +61 2 9701 4176
Register now at: www.acu.edu.au/616950

RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES: A WORLD IN FERMENT
2015-09-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Poetry Group
2015-09-13 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 Service
2015-09-13 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

Bayside Book Group
2015-09-06 14:30 - 17:00 | VIC
The next Bayside Book Group meeting will be held on Sunday 6th September at 2.30pm at Lyndell O’Brien’s home in Beaumaris.
We are reading ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ by Thomas Hardy.
For any further details please contact Lyndell on 0408 577 357.

Mobile Minds
2015-09-06 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled
Please keep an eye out for the next one which will be held on Sunday 1 November

Philosophy for Beginners
2015-08-30 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
