St Michael's Uniting Church

St Michael's Sunday Zoom Cuppa
2021-10-31 11:15 - 11:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom
Keep in touch with friends at the St Michael’s Zoom Cuppa.
Last session: Sunday 31 October | 11:15am to 11:45am.
Follow the the Online Gathering @ St Michael’s at 10am and get connected from 11:15 to 11:45 am.
Join Margaret and Council members for some time together then enjoy some conversation in ‘breakout rooms’. There will be a starter question to get your group going,
Everybody is welcome. If you know someone who doesn’t have a computer or smart phone, let them know they can join by landline.
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Sunday Gathering - Online and in Church
2021-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday services are happening in church and online.
For those returning to church, please read the “Back to Church” information here.
For those who continue to watch online here – tune in from 10am each Sunday
“Love without borders”
The twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost – 7 November 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Samantha Sheldon (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) and Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-11-11 13:00 - 13:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals have returned. We are excited to bring back this beloved free event.
This Thurdsay we are offering something a little different. A 45 minute concert:
An American in Paris with Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano)
A concert filled with an enticing blend of French and American selections reflecting Elyane’s bicultural upbringing. With the contrast of elegant French music and entertaining American works, culminating in the well-loved solo version of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, this is a program NOT to be missed! Other works presented are by Chaminade, Debussy, Satie, Joplin, and Confrey.
“A pianist with a powerful, polished technique and many an original interpretive notion.” – Allan Kozinn
Laussade, Pianist, In Recital / The New York Times
A graduate of the Juilliard school in New York City, pianist Elyane Laussade has delighted audiences on five continents with her imaginative and strongly individual playing. The New York Times has said she is “a pianist with a powerful, polished technique and many an original interpretive notion….with an impeccable sense of style and dazzling power.”
About Dr Elyane Laussade:
Originally from the USA, she has now established herself as one of Australia’s finest performers. She has performed on numerous occasions with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and has been featured by ABC Classic FM and 3MBS in studio recordings and live broadcasts.
As a soloist, Elyane has performed in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Japan, South Africa, the USA, Taiwan and Europe.
Elyane’s most recent endeavour is the Mozart Project which will see her perform all 27 Mozart piano concertos with orchestras around Australia. She enjoys a rich chamber music involvement along with her solo career.
Her love for the musical experience as a close encounter has inspired her to run a special series of intimate recitals at the Laussade Studio in Melbourne. Elyane enjoys performing in her studio as a soloist and in collaboration with Australian and international musicians.
Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.

You must show your vaccination certificate, or exemption before entering the church building
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
Facemasks must be worn covering mouth and nose inside the church​ (unless medically exempted)
Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
Observe 1.5m physical distancing from people not in your household.
Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

*Please note upcoming music may be subject to change.

Sunday Gathering - Online and In-Church
2021-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Welcome back to in-church services.
For those who are unable to attend, we are still online, from 10am each Sunday.
“The end of the age or the beginning of a new one?”
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – 14 November 2021
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music in Church: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello) & Rose Riebl (Piano)
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here
Watch Online Gathering here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2021-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Welcome back to in-church services.
For those who are unable to attend, we are still online, from 10am each Sunday: Watch Online Gathering here
“The man who wrestled with God”
Reign of Christ Sunday – 21 November 2021
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music Online: Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music In Church: Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download or read the Order if Service here

"Boak plays Bach" - Thursday Organ Recital
2021-11-18 13:00 - 13:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals have returned. Just like you, we are excited.
This Thursday we are presenting the special program: “Boak plays Bach”.
St Michael’s own organist and Manager of Music Rhys Boak, will perform an all Bach Program that includes both of Bach’s Toccata and fugue in D minor(s), the Passacaglia in C minor and other famous Bach. It’s all Bach and all Boak.
Attending an organ recital? There are a few things you need to know.

You must show your COVID-19 vaccination certificate, or exemption to a staff member before entering the church building
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
Facemasks must be worn covering mouth and nose inside the church​ (unless medically exempted)
Enter via the corner of Russell and Collins St, or via St Michael’s Walk.
Use hand sanitiser as you enter.
Observe 1.5m physical distancing from people not in your household.
Sit in a pew with a purple ribbon keeping 1.5m from others.
If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.
For more information see our COVID-19 Response Page

Women's Poetry Discussion Group
2021-11-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
The second session of the Poetry Discussion Group will be held via Zoom.
We will continue our discussions of some of the poems we have found to be meaningful and inspirational during our long lockdowns.
Please join us to share our experiences of some of these poems.
Register with the church office: office@stmichaels.org.au for Zoom details.
Facilitator: Pamela Blood

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2021-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Love changes everything”
First Sunday of Advent – 28 November 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Music in Church: Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Mens Discussion Meeting
2021-12-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Fr. Martin Fleming, the Priest at St Ambrose Church Woodend, will give a talk on his experience as an Australian Army Chaplin over 15 years, attaining the rank of Major. He deployed on Operations with the 1st Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) group to Somalia in Jan 1993 for 4 months on a peace making mission. It was called Operation SOLACE, assisting the humanitarian aid agencies to deliver food and development aid and keeping Biadoba in Central Somalia relatively peaceful.
He will reflect as a religious/spiritual person being in a very male dominated military context and culture.
Fr. Martin will talk for about 30 mins and there will be a Q & A session afterwards.
Who: Men, including those who are Gender Fluid, Non Binary, Transmen. You do not need to be a member of the St Michael’s U.C. congregation.
Register to be sent the Zoom link via the St Michael’s office: office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - Online & In Church
2021-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Website
Sunday services are happening in church and online.
For those returning to church, please read the “Back to Church” information here.
For those who continue to watch online here – tune in from 10am each Sunday
“Sacred the Body”
Second Sunday of Advent – 5 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Dr. Elyane Laussade (Piano), The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download the Order of Service here

Twilight Organ Recitals at St Michael's
2021-12-09 18:15 - 18:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Introducing St Michael’s Twilight Organ Recitals.
Every Thursday, the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life with performances from St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak, and guest artists.
From Thursday 9 December enjoy a concert at 6:15pm.
The Twilight Organ Recitals will replace the Thursday Lunchtime Recitals.
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Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2021-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Spirituality and Liberation”
Third Sunday of Advent – 12 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano), Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo Quartet, & Rhys Boak (Harpsichord & Organ)

Sunday Gathering - In-church and Online
2021-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Joseph – choosing to love”
Fourth Sunday of Advent – 19 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: The St. Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: The St. Michael’s Singers, The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Celebrating Christmas @ St Michael’s with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Christmas Day – Saturday 25 December, 9a,
“Do Christmas like God…become human:
Sunday 26 December, 10am
“Starting with a star”
A service of traditional carols and contemporary readings

Christmas Day Gathering - Online and in church
2021-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Celebrate Christmas Day at St Michael’s.
Gather together in church at 9am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 9am. Watch Online Gathering here
Christmas Day
Do Christmas like God…become human
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: The St. Michael’s Singers, Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano), David Musk (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: The St. Michael’s Singers

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2021-12-26 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Gather together in church at 10 am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am.
Watch Online Gathering here
“Starting with a star”
First Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 26 December 2021
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo String Quartet & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Next Week:
“New Year Resolutions Wisdom”
Second Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 2 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), The Academy of St Michael & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-01-02 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Website
Gather together in church at 10 am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am.
Watch Online Gathering here
“New Year Resolutions Wisdom”
Second Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 2 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), The Academy of St Michael & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here
Next Week:
“Deeper into Life”
First Sunday after Epiphany– Sunday 9 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2022-01-06 18:15 - 18:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Welcoming you to the St Michael’s Twilight Organ Recitals.
Every Thursday evening, the church doors open and the Grand Organ comes to life with performances from St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak, and guest artists.
Start 2022 with this free, enjoyable concert at 6:15pm.

This week’s artist is Rhys Boark (Organ)

* The Twilight Organ Recitals will replace the Thursday Lunchtime Recitals.

Sunday Gathering - in church and Online
2022-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Deeper into life”
First Sunday after Epiphany– Sunday 9 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Postponed: Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2022-01-13 18:15 - 18:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
For our community’s health and safety, the Thursday Twilight Organ recitals are temporarily on hold due to the widespread omicron outbreak.
We will notify our community here and via the Order of service and eNews when they resume.

Sunday Gathering - Online and In-Church
2022-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday services are happening in church and online.
For those returning to church, please read the “Back to Church” information here.
For those who continue to watch online here – tune in from 10am each Sunday
“Sacred extravagance”
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 16 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Postponed: Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2022-01-20 | St Michael’s Website
For our community’s health and safety, the Thursday Twilight Organ recitals are temporarily on hold due to the widespread omicron outbreak.
We will notify our community here and via the Order of service and eNews when they resume.
You can enjoy recorded organ music played by Rhys Boak, St Michael’s Organist on St Michael’s Grand Organ as part of our online services.
Each Sunday, online, from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Let the meditations of my heart be acceptable”
Day of Mourning
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 23 January 2022
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Day of Mourning Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Let the meditations of my heart be acceptable”
Day of Mourning
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 23 January 2022
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Postponed: Thursday Twilight Organ Recital
2022-01-27 18:15 - 18:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
For our community’s health and safety, the Thursday Twilight Organ recitals are temporarily on hold due to the widespread omicron outbreak.
We will notify our community here and via the Order of service and eNews when they resume.
You can enjoy recorded organ music played by Rhys Boak, St Michael’s Organist on St Michael’s Grand Organ as part of our online services.
Each Sunday, online, from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“By love we are known”
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 30 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“By love we are known”
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 30 January 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and in Church
2022-02-06 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Gather together in church at 10 am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am.
Watch Online Gathering here
“Telling our own sacred stories”
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 6 February 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Katherine Norman (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Joseph Kelly, Ceridwen McCooey & Vincent Wang (Cellos),
Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download or view Order of Service here

Next week:
“Blessed be…interdependence”
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 13 February 2022, 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: The St Michael Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday reflection: Online and In Church
2022-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Blessed be…interdependence”
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 13 February 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: The St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Sermon on the Mount – Vasily Myazin

Next week:
“Enemy love – forgiveness is not denial”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesa Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2022-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Enemy love – forgiveness is not denial”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Francesa Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Love and Peace by Vasily Myazin

Next week:
“Seeing in new ways”
Transfiguration – 10 am, 27 February 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello), Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Sunday Gathering: In church and Online
2022-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Gatherings are back in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Seeing in new ways”
Transfiguration – Sunday 27 February 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Zoe Wallace (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music in Church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: Transfiguration – Nicholas Down

Next week:
“Journey inward, journey outward”
First Sunday in Lent
10 am, 6 March 2022
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in Church: Susie Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music Online: The St. Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Seeds of Awakening: An experiential interfaith event.
2022-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022
The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne, St Michael’s Uniting Church and Sancta Sophia Meditation Community warmly invite you to
Seeds of Awakening: An experiential interfaith event
Leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Sufi traditions, speak of the mystical and practices to spiritually strengthen us.
Music: Cath Connelly (Harp)
Door opens at 2.30pm for Registration.
Enquiries: Rev Helen Summers OAM E: info@interfaithcentre.org.au
*St Michael’s follows COVID safe practices for all events.
We ask that our visitors wear a maask, check in with a QR code, use sanitiser and mind their social distance.

Sunday reflection: online and in-church
2022-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 from 10am. Watch Online Gathering here
“Journey inward, journey outward”
Lent – Sunday 6 March 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Helen Bower & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music in Church: Susannah Ng (Violin), Josephine Vains (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here
