St Michael's Zoom Connect
2021-03-22 15:30 - 16:15 (Australia/Melbourne)
We are recommencing a Zoom Connect, hosted by different members of Council and Congregation.
When: Monday – 22 and 29 March | 3.30pm to 4.15pm
All can join.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-03-28 | Online
“Palm Sunday”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Jordan Auld (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Jordan Auld (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Book your seat in church (service starts 10am)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Melbourne Palm Sunday Rally and March
2021-03-28 13:00 - 16:00
N.B. The Gathering and March will comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Masks encouraged.
1.00 pm. A multi-faith service at Wesley Church, Lonsdale St
1.30 pm. Gather at the State Library, Swanston St., for music.
2.00 pm. Speakers at the State Library
2.30 pm. Walk along Swanston Street

Online links for Supporting People Seeking Asylum and Refugees.
If you are not able to attend the Rally and March, these links will take you to places where you can be involved and offer support.

Asylum Seekers Resource Centre – www.asrc.org.au
This is a major provider of immediate help, advocacy, counselling and education for asylum seekers.
Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project – www.basp.org.au
Sr. Brigid Arthur and the Brigidines offer practical support of every kind. Their Asylum Seeker Project educates the public, advocates for asylum seekers, and provides housing and practical support.
Uniting Lentara Project – www.unitinglentara.org.au
A Uniting Church project providing care and support for asylum seekers with a welcome centre and a drop-in centre.
Project Dignity – www.tbi.org.au
Project Dignity is a project supporting refugees seeking asylum. This is a Jewish project of the Temple Beth Israel seeking ‘tikkum olam’, repair of the world, and social justice. It includes education and practical help.
The JIM (Justice and International Mission) Cluster at the Uniting Church
Compassion for People Seeking Asylum

On this site you will find information about Uniting Church support for asylum seekers and several other campaigns of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania social justice agency.

Palm Sunday Rally Info and links

St Michael's Zoom Connect
2021-03-29 15:30 - 16:15
In 2021 Zoom Connect replaces Zoom Cuppa and Zoom Chat. It is hosted by different members of Council and Congregation.
When: Mondays | 3.30pm to 4.15pm
Connecting our in-person and online communities. Everyone welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/99711619380?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 997 1161 9380
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile:
+61280156011,,99711619380# Australia
+61370182005,,99711619380# Australia

Maundy Thursday - Online Only
2021-04-01 | Online
Maundy Thursday
“Food, Fragrance, Feet, Love”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano), Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Click here to view online (from 6pm)
Click here to download order of service

Good Friday Online
2021-04-02 | Online
Good Friday
“Not Sacrifice For Sin But Radical Love”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: The St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Book your seat in church (service starts 9am)
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Easter Sunday Online
2021-04-04 - 2021-04-05 | Online
Easter Sunday
“Hope Reborn, Love That Lives”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: The Affinity String Quartet, Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet & Rhys Boak (Harpsichord & Organ)

Book your seat in church (service starts 10am)
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Sunday Gathering Online
2021-04-11 | Online
“Faith and doubt are not opposites”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano), The Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Book your seat in church (service starts 10am)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

St Michael's Zoom Connect
2021-04-12 15:30 - 16:15
Zoom Connect is an online event, connecting our online and in-person church communities. Zoom Connect is hosted by different members of Council and Congregation.
Everyone is very welcome.
When: Mondays | 3.30pm to 4.15pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/99711619380?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 997 1161 9380
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile:
+61280156011,,99711619380# Australia
+61370182005,,99711619380# Australia

Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-04-18 | Online
“Touch and See”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-04-25 | Online
“Questions for ANZAC”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Helen Bower (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Music Online: The Susannah Ng Trio & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-05-02 | Online
“Religion is a queer thing”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Katherine Norman (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Music Online: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
The Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals are back in St Michael’s.
Every Thursday at 1pm the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.
This Thursday St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak will be performing with soprano Georgia Wilkinson.
Free entry.

Thursday 27 May
Artist: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Thursday Organ Recital
2021-05-06 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals are back in St Michael’s.
From Thursday 6 May, the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.
This Thursday St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak will be performing.
Free entry.

Thursday 6 May
Artist: Rhys Boak
1. Toccata adagio and fugue in C major BWV 564 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
2. Prelude on a choral by Bach – Ottorino Resphighi (1879-1936)
3. Toccata in D major – Marcel Lanquetuit (1894-1985)

Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-05-09 | Online
“A Mutual Indwelling that Creates a New Humanity”
with Guest Minister Rev Peter Burnham
Music in Church: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-05-13 13:00 - 13:30
The Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals are back in St Michael’s.
Every Thursday at 1pm the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.

This Thursday St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak will be performing.
Free entry.

Thursday 13 May
Artist: Rhys Boak
1. Toccata and Fugue in F major BWV 540 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
2. Adagio and Toccata from the Symphony No. 5 for organ – C. M. Widor (1844-1937)
Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-05-16 | Online
“How to read the Bible and still be a good Christian”
with Guest Minister Rev Peter Burnham
Music in Church: Zoe Wallace (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-05-20 13:00 - 13:30
The Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals are back in St Michael’s.
Every Thursday at 1pm the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.
This Thursday St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak will be performing.
Free entry.

Thursday 20 May
Artist: Rhys Boak
1. Toccata and Fugue in D minor (The Dorian) BWV 538 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
2. Berceuse – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
3. Carillon de Westminster – Louis Vierne
Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Sunday Gatherings Online
2021-05-23 | Online
“Spirit Everywhere”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Joe Chindamo (Piano), Zoe Black (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
2021-05-23 11:45 - 12:15
Mindfulness Meditation Sessions at St Michael’s have recommenced.
Presenter: Karen Ellis
Meditation has been an important part of Karen’s life for 40 years. Sessions encourage slow breathing and an increased awareness of being in the present moment.
If you haven’t tried it, now is the time, so please join Karen in the after church sessions.
When: Sundays from 23 May 2021 | 11:45am sharp
Where: Wellbeing Room 1st Floor

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-05-27 13:00 - 13:30
Every Thursday at 1pm the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.
This Thursday St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak will be performing.
Free entry.
Program: 27 May 2021 with Rhys Boak:

Fantasia in G major BWV 572 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Chorale Prelude ‘Blessed Jesus at thy word’
Chant Pastorale – Th. Dubois (1837-1924)
Toccata in G Major – Th. Dubois

Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-05-30 | Online
“Being Undone”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman & Dr Liz Boase
Music in Church: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Postponed - Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
2021-05-30 11:45 - 12:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
In light of the Victorian government’s announcement of a seven-day lockdown, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed for seven days from Friday 28 May to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Our next Mindfulness Meditation Session is Sunday 27 June.
Presenter: Karen Ellis
Meditation has been an important part of Karen’s life for 40 years. Sessions encourage slow breathing and an increased awareness of being in the present moment.
If you haven’t tried it, now is the time, so please join Karen in the after church sessions.
Where: Wellbeing Room 1st Floor

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-06-06 | Online
“World Environment Day – 6 June 2021”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Michelle Nelson & Meredith Connie (Guitars), Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Postponed Women's Poetry Discussion Group
2021-06-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A new program with the aim to combine the interests of women, spirituality and poetry.
Pamela’s inspiration is the poetry Margaret has gifted us with, through the contemporary readings.
We will re-visit some of the poetry we have heard over the past year and more, and especially during Melbourne’s long second lockdown.
We will consider the experience we had of the poems then, and what it is like for us now.
All women are welcome to share in the discussions of these wonderfully appropriate and insightful poems.
Facilitator: Pamela Blood
When: This event was postponed due to government COVID-19 restrictions. We will keep you updated.
Where: Wellbeing Room, 1st Floor

Postponed - Exploring the Public Good
2021-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Imagine you have woken up in the Australia of your dreams…
What is it like?
A new Public Squares Project: Remaking Public Good, is an initiative launched by Australia
reMADE, to encourage communities to come together and connect in joyful, purposeful ways
across differences; without being treated as a means to someone else’s predetermined end.
Public good means ensuring that the things we (the population) decide are important are
available and accessible where and when they are needed, regardless of whether they can
make anyone a profit.
Public squares are the spaces (physical and virtual) for us (the population) to come
together to share ideas, debate nuance, and actively contribute and participate in community
life and governance.
What does the public good mean for you?
You are invited to contribute your thoughts and dreams to a national conversation series on the public good.
Further information Contact: Yana Canteloupe & Neil Blood c/: reception@stmichaels.org.au
Further reading:
https://www.australiaremade.org/the-vision
https://justact.org.au/economy-for-life/actions/
When:
Sunday 6 June | 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 11 June | 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 5 September | 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Postponed - Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-06-10 13:00 - 13:30
Have you heard the sound of St Michael’s Grand Organ?
Every Thursday at 1pm the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life for a half hour recital.
This Thursday Colin Jenkins will be our guest artist.
Free entry.
Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.
– On entering you must scan the QR code at the door or sign in your name and phone number with the St Michael’s verger.
– Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
– Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
– Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
– Facemasks are optional inside the church​.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-06-13
“Fostering courage in an age of anxiety”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download order of service

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-06-20 10:00 | Online
“Refugee Sunday – Shelter from the Storm”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: The Susie Ng Trio & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)

Download/Read Order of Service here

Postponed - St Michael's AGM
2021-06-20 12:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Due to COVID-19 government restrictions, we have made the difficult decision to
postpone the St Michael’s AGM. When we can once again host a larger number of people in church we will advise of a new date.
