Sunday Gathering - St Michael's in church and online
2025-07-06 10:00 - 11:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – 6 July 2025, 10 AM
“Travelling Light”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
This Sunday is a Communion service.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Image: Mitch Braithwaite | Unsplash

'Last' church service before we Revitalise with Purpose
2025-07-20 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – 20 July 2025, 10 AM
“Few things are needed – indeed only one”
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music: The St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ)
As we start our revitalisation journey, we are holding a special service in the church.
Join us our ‘last’ Sunday service and celebrate St Michael’s life, community and history as we prepare for our temporary departure from the church to the hall during the revitalisation project.
Enjoy liturgy, prayer, reflection and a grand finale from our pipe organ played by Rhys Boak.
Each piece of music chosen for the service has been carefully considered to reflect St Michael’s special moments:
The introit (processional)
‘I was glad’ by Eric Thiman (1900-1975).
Eric Thiman was based in the UK but came to Melbourne to give the opening recital on the then newly rebuilt organ at St Michael’s in 1958.
First Music for reflection
‘We wait for thy loving kindness, O God’ by Sir. William McKie (1901-1984).
William McKie was born in Collingwood, Melbourne. He was the Melbourne City organist for many years before taking up the post as the Organist at Westminster Abbey, presiding over the music for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. He remains one of Melbourne’s most prominent composers and musical figures. His music has often been performed at St. Michael’s.

Second music for reflection
‘There’s a wideness in God’s mercy’ – Louis Vierne (1870-1937). Words by Francis A. Macnab
Though Vierne wrote this anthem originally as a motet called ‘Tantum Ergo’. It was set to new words written by the former Minister of St Michael’s, Francis Macnab by Rhys Boak in 2010.
Postlude:
Toccata for organ, Joseph Jongen (1873-1953)
This organ toccata will be a suitable and memorable grand finale for the organ before it is removed by the Australian Pipe Organs repair work.

The St Michael’s organ is undergoing cleaning and repair work as part of the revitalisation project. Now in its 158th year of service, some leather work will be replaced and some worn mechanical parts replaced as well.
The faded gold paint of the organ’s front pipes (there are over 2,300 pipes behind the ones you see) will be re-gilded, restoring the once vibrant appearance of the organ.
It will be restored to St Michael’s at the completion of the revitalisation work.

Sunday Gathering - in person and online
2025-07-27 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – 27 July 2025, 10 AM
“The Greatest Prayer”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Amelia Le Plastrier (Soprano & Celtic Harp) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
This is our first Sunday service in St Michael’s Hall while we revitalise with purpose.
From today onwards, our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Photo by Mart Production

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-08-03 10:00 - 23:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – 3 August 2025, 10 AM
“The Rich Man’s Dilemma”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
This is our first Sunday service in St Michael’s Hall while we revitalise with purpose.
From today onwards, our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - in person and online
2025-08-10 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – 10 August 2025, 10 AM
“Where is your treasure”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Amir Farid (Piano) & Peter Jackson (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering: A progressive church service
2025-08-17 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – 17 August 2025, 10 AM
“A case of Family Therapy”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Dr Joe Chindamo OAM (Piano) & Peter Jackson (Organ)
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
Our Sunday gatherings are temporarily being held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gatherings - in person and online
2025-08-24 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – 24 August 2025, 10 AM
“Breaking the Rules”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Ida Pellicioli (Piano) & Rhys Baok (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday gathering - in person and online
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – 31 August 2025, 10 AM
“A Place at the Table”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Agung Pandit Wiguna via Pexels

Paws for Wellbeing with Roz Rimes
2025-08-31 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join Roz Rimes and her Australian Cobberdog Ruby in this engaging session “Paws for Wellbeing”.
Roz will outline her work in canine-assisted education (CAE) and canine-assisted coaching (CAC).
Youth mental ill-health is on the rise in Australia, particularly among young people living with trauma or in non-traditional learning settings.
Roz introduces the power of CAC & CAE and the science behind the human–dog bond.
Using real case studies, one with Indigenous youth and another in flexible learning and youth justice—we explore how therapy/wellbeing dogs, combined with VIA Character Strengths, can foster healing, resilience, and academic success.
With stories, demonstrations, and optional audience interaction, this “Paws for Wellbeing” session offers inspiring insights into compassionate, strengths-based approaches that are helping vulnerable young people reframe themselves as capable and valued learners.
About Roz
Roz Rimes is a passionate and experienced Canine-Assisted Educator and Coach.
Her belief in the efficacy of Canine-Assisted Education (CAE) has fuelled a commitment to enhance the wellbeing outcomes of people through CAE and Canine-Assisted Coaching (CAC).
Roz has expertise across a diverse range of settings including working with Indigenous, CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities.
She has been enhancing student wellbeing with her certified Therapy/Wellbeing Dogs since 2011. Roz holds a Master of Education Policy (International).
We ask that you do not bring dogs to the session (Assistance Dogs are welcome).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
First Sunday in the Season of Creation – 7 September2025, 10 AM
“Consider the Cost”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Reflection Plus with Rev Peter Burnham
2025-09-14 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join a discussion group led by the Rev Peter Burnham to deepen your understanding of Sunday’s message and explore broader biblical themes.
Take the opportunity to discuss your ideas and grow in your faith.
Image: Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels

St Michael's Day - Sunday Gathering in person and online
2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
St Michael’s Day: Renew – Revitalise – Rejoice
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: The St Michael’s String Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church.
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
This is our first Sunday service in St Michael’s Hall while we revitalise with purpose.
From today onwards, our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering – In person and online
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Fourth Sunday in the Season of Creation – 28 September 2025, 10 AM

“Reversing the Scales”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - church service in person and online
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – 5 October 2025, 10 AM

“A Mustard Seed Faith”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Kristen Leich (Mezzo Soprano), Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Ryoko Mori (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Rodolph Ozanardo via pexels

Sunday Gathering - church service in person and online
2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – 12 October 2025, 10 AM

“Gratitude is an attitude”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Susannah Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Raj Vaishnaw | Pexels

Sunday Gathering - Church service in person and online
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – 19 October 2025, 10 AM

“The Persistent Widow”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Greta Bradman AM (Soprano), Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - church service in person and online
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
“The Dangers of Being Religious”
Guest Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Zoe Black (Violin), Dr Joe Chindamo OAM (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
All Saints Day- Sunday 2 November 2025, 10 AM

“Following the Saints”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Ron Lach | Pexels

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday 9 November 2025, 10 AM
“Going Out on a Limb”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Susannah Ng (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for an inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall)
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering: church service in person and online
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday 16 November 2025, 10 AM

“Signs of the Times”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Zoe Black (Violin), Dr Joe Chindamo OAM (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Reign of Christ – Sunday 23 November 2025, 10 AM
“Famous Last Words”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Greta Bradman AM (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - In person and online
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
First Sunday in Advent – Sunday 30 November 2025, 10 AM
“Be Alert, but not Alarmed”
Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Music: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Gathering - in person and online
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Third Sunday in Advent – Sunday 14 December 2025, 10 AM
“Not who we expect”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: Music: Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Detail from Archie Moore, Kamilaroi/Bigambul peoples, ‘kith and kin’ 2024.
Courtesy: Archie Moore and The Commercial, Sydney / © Archie Moore / Photograph: Andrea Rossetti
Archie Moore – Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
The installation was the winner of the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at La Biennale de Venezia 2024.

Sunday Gathering - Fourth Sunday in Advent - in person and online
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Sunday 21 December 2025, 10 AM
“Trusting the Dream”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: St Michael’s Singers & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Image: ‘Angel appearing to Joseph’ by Giuseppe Badaracco | Wikimedia
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Join us for the Sunday Gathering: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
St Michael’s Christmas Day service: Thursday 25 December at 9am
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Christmas Day Worship - in person and online
2025-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Christmas Day Worship – Thursday 25 December 2025, 9 AM
“Seeking the holy child?”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music for contemplation by Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano),
The St Michael’s String Ensemble & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Worship online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday worship will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: The Birth of Jesus (1893) by Ernst Pessler

Sunday Worship - in person and online
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
First Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 28 December 2025, 10 AM
“Return”
Guest Minister: Rev Elizabeth Gray-King
Music for comtemplation by Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Image: Exodus by Elizabeth Gray-King
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Worship - in person and online
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Second Sunday after Christmas – Sunday 4 January 2026, 10 AM
“Searching Knowing”
Guest Minister: Rev Elizabeth Gray-King
Music for contemplation by Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Image: Painting by Elizabeth Gray-King
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Worship - in person and online
2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Hall, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Sunday Worship at St Michael’s, Melbourne
Sunday 11 January 2026, 10 AM
“Beloved”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Image: ‘With Love to the World’ (detail) by Alan Robinson
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).

Sunday Worship - Online and in person
2026-01-18 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Worship at St Michael’s, Melbourne
Second Sunday after Epiphany – Sunday 18 January 2026, 10 AM
“What are you looking for?”
Pastoral Supply Minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music: Peter Cox (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
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Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Image: Francis Seura |Pexels

"Day of Mourning" Sunday Worship at St Michael's - In person and online
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunday Worship at St Michael’s, Melbourne
Day of Mourning – Sunday 25 January 2026, 10 AM
“Aboriginal Sunday (Day of Mourning)”
Lead Supply Minister: Rev David Fotheringham
Music: Zoe Black (Violin), & Dr Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Join us for the Sunday Worship: in person and online.
An inclusive church service based in Progressive Christian theology at St Michael’s Uniting Church (in the Hall), Melbourne
St Michael’s Uniting Church is a vibrant, inclusive, hospitable and community-focused congregation, sharing progressive Christian theology and practice in church in Melbourne and online.
Watch the service online here
Attending Sunday Gatherings while we Revitalise:
While we revitalise with purpose our Sunday gatherings will temporarily be held in St Michael’s Hall at 10am.
You can access the Hall, on the ground floor of St Michael’s Administration building via St Michael’s Walk (from Collins Street between St Michael’s Uniting Church and the 120 Collins Street).
Artwork: Zoe Belle, Guwa Koa and Kuku Yalanji woman (detail)
The artworks depict the story of Christ’s presence being amongst First Peoples
of these lands of his creation for generation. His teachings have been long been
displayed within the stories, songs, dances and ceremony First Peoples have used them
to connect with God as great Creator and teacher for our communities.
We, as First Peoples mourn the heartbreaking inequities our past and present
generations have and continue to suffer, and we seek to create new ways into a light
filled future, by fully claiming the promises Jesus has made to us. We hold deep sorrow
for what has been lost forever, and pray that the souls of those who have come before
us, know the peace of our Lord, amongst their heavenly home. As a young Aboriginal
woman, I show my honour for the sacrifices and heartbreak of my Elders, by seeking
to grasp with both hands, all of the opportunities that have been hard fought for my
benefit. I seek to know, and be comforted by the light of Jesus, and to let that light
shine into the darkness of our daily struggles and suffering.
Zoe Belle, Guwa Koa and Kuku Yalanji woman
