Sunday Gathering: In church or online "Glimpses of Grace"
2023-03-05 10:00 - 11:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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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Early Bird Ticket $25
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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)

Easter Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Resurrection by Karyn Percival
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.
Easter Sunday
9 April 2023
“Affirming God’s ‘Yes!’ to creation, to life”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-04-13 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 and guest artists.
This week’s organist is Rob Stove
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-16 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Labyrinth by David Dawes
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Second Sunday of Easter – 16 April 2023, 6pm
“You show me the path of life”
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music in church: Rose Riebl (Piano), Joseph Kelly & Ceridwen McCooey (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Waste wise cooking - a conversation
2023-04-16 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The kitchen is a spiritual place in many homes.
It’s a place where we make and create delicious food for ourselves and others.
But did you know that the average household landfill bin contains 50% food waste?
Join Jess Hand after church for a conversation on how to reduce food waste.
Share your food waste avoidance tips with the group.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1 (upstairs from Hall on ground floor)

Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-04-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2023-05-11 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

Sunday Gathering - in church and online with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
2023-04-23 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Road to Emmaus by Daniel Bonnell
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Third Sunday of Easter
“Making a way where there is no way”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Judith Dodsworth (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: The Susie Ng Trio & Rhys Boak (Organ)

WomanSpace - The Poetry Group
2023-04-23 11:45 - 12:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Please join us for a warm, welcoming, inclusive space for womankind, to discuss poems and share new thoughts about them.
Facilitator: Pamela Blood
Where: The Wellbeing Studio, Level 1

Thursday Organ Recital
2023-04-27 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 and guest artists.
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-30 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: The Good Shepherd by Sieger Koder still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Fourth Sunday of Easter – 30 April 2023, 10am
“Finding our way home”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Helen Bower (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering with Rev Dr Sunny Chen
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art Berlin Wall by Peter Horvath
Online services still continue and are available Sunday mid-afternoon.
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 7 May 2023, 10am
“Tear down the Walls”
guest minister: Rev Dr Sunny Chen
Music in church: Cailin Howarth (Alto) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music online: Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering with Dr Liz Boase
2023-05-14 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Paul at the Aereopagus by Kennedy A Paizs
Online services still continue and are available Sunday mid-afternoon.
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 14 May 2023, 10am
“Abiding in Justice and Love”
Guest minister: Dr Liz Boase
Music in church and online:
Georgia Wilkinson (Sopran0) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Meditation
2023-05-14 12:00 - 12:30 | 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: Ann Kinnear
Where: Wellbeing Studio, Level 1 (upstairs from the Hall)

Sunday Gathering with Rev Lauran Mosso
2023-05-21 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Contemplation, detail of the doors of the Nativity Façade entrance, Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona.
Photo by Rev. Lauren Mosso.
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 – 21 May 2023, 10am
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
Guest minister: Rev Lauren Mosso
Music in church: Edwina Cordingley (Cello) Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Repair, Reuse, Refashion - Loving the wardrobe you already have
2023-05-21 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Australians put 260,000 tonnes of clothing into landfill each year. That’s 10kg per person! Only 7,000 tonnes of textiles are recycled.
Repair is an act of care in a careless fast-fashion industry.
It focuses our mind on placing value on the resources and blessings we already have.
St Michael’s actively supports ecological justice, including providing practical sessions.
Ange Tang holds her first practical workshop focusing on repairing your favourite clothing.
Do you have missing buttons or holes in a favourite jumper?
Bring items needing hand-repair and you can learn appropriate mending techniques to return your favourite clothes to use.
If you have your own sewing kit you are welcome to bring it, otherwise supplies will be provided.
The workshop is open to everyone, regardless of skill level.
Come along, slow down for a relaxing hour and revive an item you love.
Facilitator: Ange Tang

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-05-25 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.
The Program this Thursday:
1. Prelude and Fugue in A minor BWV 543 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
2. Minuetto and Allegro – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) transc. R. Goss-Custard
3. Consolation No.3 – Franz Liszt (1811-1886) arr. Faulkes
4. Toccata – Wesley Jordan (b. 1943)
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Sunday Gathering - in Church and Online
2023-05-28 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Invasion by John “Munnari” Hammond A’Hang © Presented to NCCA 14-7-1994
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
Pentecost – 28 May 2023, 10am
“Do good, seek Justice”
Guest minister: Rev Deacon Sandy Boyce
Music in church and online: Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
