Staying Alive with Staying Alive with Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shayne Yates
2018-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
This will the third session in the new series. It will will commence at 12pm in the Waratah Room, Level 1 St Michael’s U.C. Centre
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Poetry Group with Dr Peter Kingsbury
2018-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
More details published as they come to hand.
Where: Group Room, Level 2
When: 12pm to 1pm

Organ Recital
2018-11-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-12-06 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-12-13 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 past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by our Director of Music Rhys Boak, it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your order of service each week to see who if there are any changes to 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 Service
2018-12-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.
This Week Dr Rev. James Donaldson joins us.
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Beginnings of Christianity the Lost Gospel of Q
2018-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Peter Kahane and Simon McCall will do a presentation, and lead a discussion on how a movement following the Jewish Jesus of Nazareth (Known as Followers of the Way) got underway.
Professor Burton L. Mack’s Book the Lost Gospel of Q, the Book of Christian Origins will form the basis of the discussion.
Where: Waratah Room, 1st Floor St Michaels U.C. Centre
When: 12pm to 1pm.

Sunday Service
2018-12-03 00:00 | VIC
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 programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

This Sunday at St Michael’s, we welcome guest minister Rev Paul Tonson.

Sunday Service
2018-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
This Week Dr Rev. James Donaldson joins us to speak of “Birth Themes in John’s Gospel”- The Life Giving Power of Jesus
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Staying Alive with Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shayne Yates
2018-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The 4th session of the new series of Staying Alive will commence at 12pm in the Waratah Room, Level 1 St Michael’s U.C. Centre
The session will be for an hour approx.
Check back her for more details as they come to hand

Tudor Choristers Sing Nowell!
2018-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Tudor Choristers Sing Nowell!
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (est. 1918), as well as the 40th anniversary of The Tudor Choristers’ own Christmas concerts (est. 1978)
Enjoy a program based on the choir’s very first Christmas program, Carols at Kings, as we pay musical tribute to the century-old tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. In the words of our founder, maestro David Carolane OAM, “this is a recital of Christmas carols for those who love the music of Christmas…hear the recital in the spirit in which it is offered—beautiful music for the appreciation of all”.
Friday 14 December 2018
7:30pm
St Michael’s Uniting Church, cnr Collins and Russell Sts, Melbourne
$30 full, $25 concession, $60 family
Book now on trybooking

Creative Faith Discussion
2018-12-16 11:45 - 13:00 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Discussion points last session. – Our Past – Our Present – Our Values
In this final session we continue our discussion on the following three points, bringing this series to a conclusion.
Our Faith: Embracing that which brings meaning to life.
Our Life Story: Belongs only to us and is unique.
The future: Decisions and choice.
Join Neil in the conversation after morning service.
When: 11.45am-1.00pm
Where: Waratah Room (1st floor St Michael’s Centre)

Organ Recital
2018-12-20 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 past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday, Myfanwy McIndoe will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
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.

Doors open at 12.30pm.

Sunday Service
2019-01-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
This week Guest Minister Rev Susan Withers joins us:
“Three Treasures for a New Year”
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-01-10 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 tenth 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.
This Thursday 10 January, Robert James Stove will be performing at the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm). Entry is free.

Sunday Service
2019-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
This week the Guest Minister is Dr Francis Macnab, AM
The title of the address is: “The Human Brain in Three Parts”
Music by Kate Louise MacFarlane (Soprano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

H.O.P.E. - Healing Our Planet Earth
2019-01-13 12:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
“If The Oceans Die, We Die.”
The St Michael’s Environment group will start this year with an excursion after morning tea today.
For many years Sea Shepherd has been patrolling the Australian Antarctic Territorial waters, saving 6,000 whales from hunting by the Japanese.
Why is this important work? Interested in this life at sea? Well, today is our chance to get on board the retired flagship vessel the Steve Irwin for the last free tour and learn about current campaigns.
This non-profit conservation organisation also run coastal and river cleanups to stop our plastic rubbish endangering marine life.
COST: By donation; merchandise available.
WHERE: Docklands, Victoria Harbour Promenade.
WHEN: Meet at foyer at noon with a snack from the Global Concerns table & we’ll aim for the 1pm tour as this will be a popular event. I will bring extra food to share.
ROUTE: Bourke Street tram to Docklands.
Hoping you feel like a mini adventure.
Sally Clarke
“Without HOPE, solidarity & imagination, change is impossible” Dianne Otto.

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-01-17 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 tenth 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.
This Thursday 17 January, Søren Johanssen (visiting from Denmark) will be performing at the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm. Entry is free.

Sunday Address
2019-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
This week the Guest Minister is Rev John W H Smith.
His Sunday address is entitled: Embrace and Celebrate Life with Passion.
Music: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-01-24 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 tenth 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.
This Thursday 24 January, Rhys Boak will be performing at the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm. Entry is free.

Sunday Address
2019-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
This week the Guest Minister is Rev Dr Graeme Gibbons.
The Sunday address is entitled: Say sorry more, I don’t feel better yet.
Music by Dorthe Zielke (Trumpet), Søren Johannsen (Organ) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Sunday Address
2019-02-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
This week the Supply Minister is Rev Peter Burnham
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Sunday Address
2019-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
This week the Supply Minister is Rev Peter Burnham will speak on:
Radical Inclusion – The Emerging Christian Way.
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

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 through our programs and our commitment to counselling. 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.

Sunday Address
2019-02-24 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
CHURCH LEADERSHIP – LEAD, FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE WAY.
Council Commitment Service
with Supply Minister
Rev Peter Burnham

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-02-28 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Enjoy a magical moment at the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital.
Weekly Organ recitals are held at St Michael’s Uniting Church every Thursday lunchtime.
They give our visitors a moment to take a break and soak up the beauty of this remarkable church and its grand organ and the excellence of our musicians.
Free entry.
Doors open at 12.30pm.

Sunday Address
2019-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Wells … Pools of Possibility
with Supply Minister Rev Peter Burnham

Saving Jesus with Rev Peter Burnham
2019-03-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, Amy-Jill Levine, James Forbes and a host of others for an exploration of the relevance of Jesus Christ for the third millennium.
Session 1: Sunday 3 March, 12pm
Session 2:Sunday 10 March, 12pm
Session 3: Sunday 17 March, 12pm
The format for each 1 – 1.5 hour session includes a conversation around the readings, a 20 minute video segment and guided discussion.
