St Michael's Uniting Church

Sunday Service
2017-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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

H.O.P.E - Helping Our Planet Earth
2017-03-25 09:30 - 16:30
For human beings to flourish, the earth must flourish. We need clean air, clean water and nutritious food; to maintain a diversity of species and environmental systems.
There are many things that we, as individuals and as a group can do to promote environmentally friendly thinking. The H.O.P.E. workshops aim to explore these possibilities and inspire others.

Forest Tour
9.30am, Saturday 25 March
Victoria has an area of central highlands forest where nature-based tourism opportunities abound. With world famous Mountain Ash and pristine fern gully streams; it has been re-badged by conservationists as the proposed Great Forest National Park.
Set aside the time to join us and see this beautiful national forest park known as the lungs of our city. Only 90 minutes away from the CBD.
The H.O.P.E. group was delighted with the delicious catering and expertly guided tour of the beautiful area last year and this is a great opportunity for St Michael’s members to experience this stunning forest.
Meet for a slide show, morning tea and to car pool at the Toolangi Community House at 9.30am returning at about 4.30pm. Contact Cheryl or Sally to arrange the $30 payment and car-sharing. Cheryl Power 0422 463 780 Sally Clarke 9572 4906

Sunday Service
2017-03-19 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

Music
Guest Artists: Zoe Black (Violin) & Joe Chindamo (Piano)
Music between the readings: Legende Op. 17 – Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880)
Music between the readings: Tarantism – Joe Chindamo (b. 1961)
The Postlude: Jolene – arr. Joe Chindamo (b.1961)

H.O.P.E. - Helping Our Planet Earth
2017-03-12 11:45 - 12:45 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Making a Difference to Climate Change
11.45am, Sunday 12 March – Kurrajong Room, St Michael’s Place
We are honoured to have Kelly Wickham, from Sustainability Victoria, present an inspirational discussion about climate change and how we can reduce our impact on the planet with minimal inconvenience.
Examining how we can help reach a target of net zero emissions by 2050, with a 15-20% reduction in emissions in the next three years.
As Project Advisor for the Climate Change team at Sustainability Victoria, Kelly is responsible for the collation and analysis of evidence that supports the development and implementation of an integrated Climate Change Program which includes energy, waste and resource recovery work.
Join us for a constructive conversation, audiovisual presentation and refreshments.
H.O.P.E is organised by Sally Clarke, Cheryl Power & Jorge Torrico.

In Conversation with Dr Debra Campbell
2017-03-12 10:00 - 23:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
We are delighted to have Dr Debra Campbell join us during Sunday Service as she launches her new book Lovelands. Rev Ric Holland will join Dr Campbell in conversation during the Sunday Service. Dr Campbell will be signing books in the library after the Service.

Nothing is more important to us than love, yet nothing is more painful than love gone wrong. Throughout our lives, dangerous fault-lines and crevasses can develop in our inner emotional landscapes due to past hurts and losses.
Lovelands is psychologist Dr Debra Campbell’s map for traversing the sometimes treacherous terrain of love and cultivating the wisdom and self-awareness for a passionate life and relationship.
Drawing on her personal experiences and professional knowledge of dysfunctional love relationships, Dr Campbell helps you to locate and identify your fault-lines so you can avoid repeating negative patterns and be empowered to make different choices.

Lovelands will guide readers in making sense of love and claiming the role of hero of your own life, sovereign of your Lovelands.
About Dr Debra Campbell
Psychologist, couple therapist and former university lecturer in marriage and relationships, Debra Campbell has worked in private practice, consulting on everything from panic to depression and parenting problems, as well as spending a number of years as a couple therapist at Relationships Australia.

Prior to her work in psychology Debra taught yoga and meditation and was the director of Hobsons Bay Yoga and Natural Health and Newport Yoga Centre. To date mindfulness remains a cornerstone of her work in mental health and couple relationships.

Her research has been published in psychological journals in Australia and the USA. Debra lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, kids and a dog.
Debra can be found on Twitter: @drdebracampbell Instagram: @drdebracampbell and Online: www.drdebracampbell.com.

Sunday Service
2017-03-05 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: Zoe Black (Violin)
Music between the readings: Præludium and Allegro in the style of Pugnani – Fritz Kreisler (1872-1965) (arr. Rhys Boak)
Music during the offering: Air from the orchestral suite in D major BWV 1068 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
The Postlude: Tuba Tune – Norman Cocker (1889-1953)

Gymanfa Ganu
2017-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Welch Church’s 2017 St David’s Day Gymanfa Ganu
An afternoon of hymn singing, conducted by an esteemed choir conductor from Wales, with additional performances by five local choirs. Some items will be sung by the winner of last year’s national Eisteddfod of Wales who has been brought out especially for this event.
Featuring special guests from Wales:
EDWARD-RHYS HARRY – guest conductor
KEES HUYSMANS – 2016 National Eisteddfod of Wales Blue Riband winner
And the combined voices of five local choirs:
– Australian Welsh Male Choir
– Melbourne Welsh Male Choir
– Victorian Welsh Male Choir
– Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir
– Excelsis
This is a FREE EVENT

Sunday Service
2017-02-26 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

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: Brett Kelly (Trombone)
Music between the readings: Après un rêve – Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Music during the offering: Berceuse de Jocelyn – Benjamin Godard (1849-1895)
The Postlude: Nimrod from Variations on an Original Theme for orchestra, Op. 36 (“Enigma”),– Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

H.O.P.E. Helping Our Planet Earth
2017-02-12 11:45 - 12:45 | Kurrajong Room, 120 Collins, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
For human beings to flourish, the earth must flourish. We need clean air, clean water and nutritious food; to maintain a diversity of species and environmental systems.
There are many things that we, as individuals and as a group can do to promote environmentally friendly thinking. The H.O.P.E. workshops aim to explore these possibilities and inspire others.

SUMMER! Keeping cool, keeping the planet cool.
11.45am, Sunday 12 February – Kurrajong Room, St Michael’s Place

2016 was the hottest year on Earth since record-keeping began more than 130 years ago, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this changing climate, we need to learn new ways of water management to continue to feed and cool the planet’s population.

Cheryl Power, an Honorary Fellow and former senior lecturer in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Melbourne, will discuss her first-hand experience of how the western states of the USA are adapting to less water as the planet continues to heat.

Sally Clarke will explore the importance of trees, our natural air conditioners and rainmakers, connecting with our visit to the Toolangi Forest on Saturday 4 March.

H.O.P.E. is a great opportunity to hear our special guest speaker and to share insights and ideas to help our planet. We look forward to seeing you at this first session of 2017.

Reflections: Exhibition Opening
2017-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
Join us for the opening celebrations of this exhibition exploring mountains as a sacred space.
Showcasing the work of Melbourne based artist Erin Katherine Cookson who pools watercolour paint onto the surface of rough, absorbent paper, using traditional Taiwanese calligraphy brushes to create the shape and texture of her landscapes. The gentle blues, greens and pinks of the paint float underneath a delicate layer of mandala like patterns creating a cascade of flowing marks along the surface of each mountain side.
Opening Celebrations 11am, Sunday 12 February
Exhibition Dates: 12 February – 26 February
Exhibition Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and after Service on Sundays

Bella Flora Exhibition Opening
2017-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
From weeds to exotic blooms, plants are deeply embedded within our lives and have long been an inspiration to artists.
This exhibition celebrates the richness and beauty of the natural world. Featuring work by three Melbourne artists who explore native and non-native flora in all their glory.
Featuring Kate Hudson and Celia Moriarty.
Kate Hudson trained at Central School of Art & Design in London and immigrated to Australia in 1990. Her background in textile design has led to her richly patterned and decorative prints. She draws influence from Japanese woodblocks, Art Nouveau, the Arts & Crafts Movement and printmakers such as Margaret Preston. Her designs celebrate her love of Australian birds and flowers.
www.katehudsonprintmaker.com
www.facebook.com/KateHudsonPrintmaker

Celia Moriarty
Celia’s artwork focuses on giving Australian flora centre stage. She is self taught and believes in using art to engage with nature. Celia sees Art as helping us to connect with our own narrative of the world and ourselves. Her background in science, masters in change and work in personal development, converge to create a step by step process of creating art in every day life. By connecting her professional career as a communication facilitator and her art practice, her Australian Wildflower tableware and artwork have made their way all over the world.
www.celiamoriartyart.com.au
www.instagram.com/celiamoriarty
Opening Celebrations 11am, Sunday 15 January
Exhibition Dates: 15 January – 5 February
Exhibition Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and after Service on Sundays

Sunday Service
2017-01-15 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

Music
Guest Artist: Peter Sheridan (Flute)
Music between the readings: Andante from the flute sonata in E minor BWV 1034 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Music during the offering: Prelude from the Suite Antique – John Rutter (b.1945)
The postlude: Waltz from the Suite Antique – John Rutter (b.1945)

Christmas at St Michael's
2016-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Guest Artists: The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by Bruno Siketa
Music between the readings: Trumpet Voluntary – John Stanley (1712-1786)
Music during the offering: : For Unto Us a Boy is born – From Messiah – G.F. Handel (1785-1759) arr. Rhys Boak
The Postlude: A Merry Christmas – Traditional Melody arranged by Arthur Warrell adapted for brass quintet by Rhys Boak

The End of an Era
2016-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
On Sunday 18 December St Michael’s will acknowledge the end of an era: Dr Francis Macnab’s Ministry at St Michael’s Church.
St Michael’s members past and present are invited to attend.
During the service a short film highlighting Dr Macnab’s work at St Michael’s will be shown.
Refreshments will be served in the colonnade after the service.
This is an opportunity for all to reflect on how Dr Macnab’s work has shaped and guided St Michael’s into the unique community it is today.

Guest Artists:
The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble, led by Bruno Siketa
The Academy of St. Michael, led by Rebecca Adler
Rhys Boak Organ
Joe Chindamo – Composer & Conductor

Music between the readings: Streams of Flourishing ‘The Windows’ – Joe Chindamo (b. 1961)
Comissioned by St. Michael’s, Streams of Flourishing is a new work by Joe Chindamo. It celebrates the 45 year long ministry of Dr. Francis Macnab, as well as looking to the future of St. Michael’s.

Music during the offering: Streams of Flourishing ‘The Quiet Place’ – Joe Chindamo

The Postlude: Streams of Flourishing ‘The Address’ – Joe Chindamo

Tudor Choristers Christmas Concert
2016-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
This Christmas season, join The Tudor Choristers at St Michael’s for a joyful concert of Carols.
One of Victoria’s preeminent choirs, The Tudor Choristers have performed for most of Australia’s leading concert organisations, including the ABC, Musica Viva, the
Victorian Arts Centre and the Victorian Arts Council.
Some of the Carols you will hear:-
Shaw; How far is it to Bethlehem
Sweelinck; Hodie Christus Natus Est
Joubert; There is no Rose of Such Virtue
Rutter; Quem Pastores Laudavere
Bax; I Sing of a Maiden that is Makeless
Pearsel; In Dulci Jubilo
Walton; All This Time & What Cheer

Join the Choir in singing some favourite Carols.
Directed by Alexandra Cameron
Organist Rhys Boak

Tickets $30, $25 Concession, Family $60, concertbookings@tudorchoristers.org.au

The Laborastory
2016-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
An evening dedicated to the stories of science; the heroes, the egos, the breakthroughs and the mistakes. From forgotten history and lonely laboratories, science and scientists quite literally take centre stage.
Five scientists from diverse background share remarkable stories of the heroes of their field. They tell the tales of the tragedies and triumphs of the men and women who made science their passion, leaving legacies of ground-breaking discoveries that inspire the scientists of today.
St Michael’s is proud to host this special “best of” edition of The Laborastory.
The shows have proven very popular and sell out fast, so make sure you book your tickets early!
Doors open at 7pm, Event starts at 7.30PM
Tickets: $18 full $15 concession
BOOKINGS: www.thelaborastory.com

ZEST: Savouring with pets to bring out your best
2016-12-04 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Roz Rimes recently completed her Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at the University of Melbourne. Her final project explored savouring and human animal interactions to improve wellbeing which included her highly qualified Australian Labradoodle, Flash.
Flash has been a Delta therapy dog visiting the Royal Melbourne Hospital (Rehabilitation and Mental Health/Eating Disorders) for over five years. His qualifications include RSPCA Pet Dog Manners certificate, National Canine Good Citizen award and Lead the Way Animal Assisted Therapy for Human-Canine teams certificate.
Enjoy some lightness and laughter as you watch Flash perform his portfolio of tricks.

Sunday Service
2016-12-04 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

Guest artist: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet)
Music between the readings: Theme from Cinema Paradiso – Ennio Morricone (b.1928) arr. Rhys Boak
Music during the offering: Adagio in G minor – Remo Giazotto (1910-1998) arr. Rhys Boak & Bruno Siketa
The Postlude: Toccata from the 5th Organ Symphony Op. 42 No. 1 – Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Freedom Stories
2016-11-27 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us as we screen the awarded film Freedom Stories which explores the achievements of former asylum seekers who arrived in Australian around 2001.
After years in remote detention centres these now Australian citizens, are finally building secure lives and contributing to their new country with astonishing resilience and enthusiasm.
There will be a Q&A session and discussion following the film.
Jointly sponsored by Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children and St Michael’s Church.

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2016-11-20 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The word faith is generally avoided in everyday conversation, being associated with religious subculture, beliefs and superstitions.
At St Michael’s the Creative Faith discussion group distinguishes between faith and belief, providing an opportunity and the freedom to explore our personal faith and help find meaning in the course of our lives
All are invited to the Creative Faith sessions; you may join in the conversation or just come along to listen in while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
Join Neil Blood in the Waratah room 1st floor St Michael’s halls after morning service on the following dates.
Time: 11.45 to 12.45
Tea and Coffee provided

HOPE
2016-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
This environment group, explores issues of concern for the wellbeing of our planet.
Discussing the actions each of us can make in our home and workplace to take better care of our world.
Every individual can help care for the environment.
On Sunday 13 November join us for a picnic in the Treasury Gardens, 2 Spring St, East Melbourne, weather permitting. We will meet in the Camellia Room at 12pm and walk up to the gardens, weather permitting.
We can discuss what we would like to do next year. Having been offered an exciting music/audio visual presentation we need to book in a date!
Hope to see you .
Sally Clarke, Roger & Johanna Hersey.

Guided Meditation
2016-10-16 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 one 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.

The Trivia Challenge
2016-10-16 11:45 - 13:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The Trivia Challenge, presented by Val and John Little is back by popular demand.
Covering a range of topics including sport, geography, films politics, music, musicals, literature, history, and general knowledge.
Join in the fun in teams of no more than six. If you do not have a team do not worry, teams will be formed on the day.
Register you interest at the Information desk on Sundays or email ironacton@bigond.com.
This will assist us knowing the number of chairs that have to be set up.

Clair Bremner Exhibition Opening
2016-10-16 11:30 - 12:30 | St Michael’s Gallery, Level 1, St Michael's Administration Building, Melbourne, 3000
Join us as we celebrate the opening of this beautiful exhibition by Melbourne based painter Clair Bremner in the St Michael’s Gallery.
Primarily inspired by nature, Clair enjoys painting unexpected, vivid splashes of colour and botanical motifs; creating relaxing and calming paintings.
“Abstract, landscape, loose drips, tiny details… and her color palette… oh yes, there’s a whole bunch of dreamy magic going on in there. Love.”
– Danielle, The Jealous Curator

HOPE: HELPING OUR PLANET EARTH
2016-10-08 10:00 - 17:00
St Michael’s environment group, explores the environmental issues of concern for the wellbeing of our planet.
We will be showing an environmentally inspiring film that will inform and enlighten you. Holding discussions about the actions we can take in our home and workplace to take better care of our world.
Every individual can help care for the environment and these workshops will help you to do that.

Once the warm weather starts would you like to join us on a tour of our magnificent threatened Mountain Ash around Warburton & Toolangi State forest.
This will be a day trip, on Saturday 8th Oct, with walks & car-share details to be arranged.
Contact Sally Clarke 9572 4906 or Roger Hersey 0431 932 210

Mobile Minds
2016-10-02 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS!
This is the time to take advantage of your skills in using mobile technology.
Using your mobile device and the many apps available is a fantastic way to keep your mind active.
Bring your mobile device and come have some fun with Roger Hersey.
You can get more information, entertainment and help from your Phone or Tablet.
Bring your mobile device and your ideas. Share with others. After the workshop, try out the ideas that interest you.

PROFESSOR JOSEPH CAMILLERI 2016 LECTURE SERIES
2016-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The Winter Of Our Discontent And The Promise Of Spring
September 2016 Lectures
In these four lectures Professor Camilleri will address one of the most critical yet poorly understood ailments of our time, the psychology and culture of violence, and its remedies.
The lectures will consider both the global and Australian contexts. The violence to be explored will range from family violence to gang warfare, from the narcotics trade to rising military budgets, from civil unrest to conflicts in the Middle East and Asia, from escalating nuclear dangers to the plunder of our natural environment.
The lectures will also examine the many efforts, often far removed from the public gaze, that are aiming for a more peaceful and harmonious world. New trends and creative initiatives are under way – locally, nationally and internationally – which hold the promise of more cohesive and caring societies committed to human flourishing.
The lectures will help to make sense of a world in profound transition where forces, old and new, are contending to shape the human future.

An Emerging New Spirit: Prophetic voices, proactive movements, promising initiatives
Tuesday 27 September
When it comes to prophetic voices we often think of the likes of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Thích Nhat Hanh, Desmond Tutu, Mother Teresa, Malala Yusafzai, Pope Francis. But such voices are also to be found on the political stage: Gorbachev, Mandela, Khatami, Jimmy Carter, the Dalai Lama, to name a few. Similarly, numerous organisations, large and small, including the Red Cross, UNHCR, the Quakers, Amnesty International, Pugwash, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Médecins sans Frontières, GetUp!, and the Never Alone campaign launched by Rosie Batty.
This lecture will survey the contributions that individuals, organisations and initiatives have made and are making, not least in Australia. It will point to their considerable potential but also their many limitations. It will then identify some promising projects in Australia and the prospects for a new politics based on informed and responsible citizenship.

Tickets $15 per lecture
or
$50 season pass (all for lectures)
Dates:
Tuesday 6 September
Tuesday 13 September
Tuesday 20 September
Tuesday 27 September
Please note seating is limited
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St Michael's Day Service
2016-09-25 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
This year we are celebrating Compassion during St Michael’s Week. One of greatest enhancers of inner wellbeing comes from the development of compassion. The etymology of Compassion is Latin, meaning co-suffering. More involved than empathy, compassion commonly gives rise to an active desire to alleviate another’s suffering.
Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help soften physical, spiritual, or emotional hurts and pains of another. The old expression The Golden Rule embodies the principle of Compassion: Do to others what you would have them do to you. During St Michael’s Week we ask everyone to consider two or three ways they can bring compassion to the world.

MUSIC
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
Joe Chindamo – Piano (and arranger)
David Paterson – Piano
Guest Conductor – Evgeny Chebykin
Musical Director, Arranger and Organist – Rhys Boak
Processional Music: Zadok the Priest HWV 258 – G.F. Handel (1685-1709)
Music between the readings: Etude Op.10 No. 3 – Frédéric François Chopin (1810-1849)
Music during the offering: Lara’s Theme – Maurice Jarre (1924-2009) arr. J. Chindamo
The Postlude: March Pontificale – C. M. Widor (1844-1937) Arr. Rhys Boak

St Michael’s Week Recital: Five
2016-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Daniel Carison and Geoffrey Urquhart
Daniel Carison is a 22 year-old bass-baritone born and raised in Melbourne.
He is the 2015 recipient of the Opera Society Vocal Scholarship and the Beleura-Tallis Opera Scholarship, through ame Nellie Melba Opera Trust.
He will present a program of art song accompanied by pianist Geoffrey Urquhart.

This is a free event
