with Award winning writer and actor Jim Howes Stories form a major part of who we are, whether it be stories of strangers, famous people or those from our own lives. They could be called the ‘growing panes’ of our lives – windows into the laughs and pangs of growing up. The stories told today...
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public. Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and...
Celebrated flautist, Peter Sheridan, will perform an innovative program of music in the spectacular surrounds of St Michael’s. Accompanied by Rhys Boak on piano and the St Michael’s grand organ, the program will include music written for a collection of ‘Low Flutes’ including the alto flute, bass flute, contrabass flute and the world’s largest flute,...
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” - Edmund Hillary Join Clinical Psychologist Julijana Chochovski as she explores the keys to motivation. Learn about setting goals and finding rewards in what you do and what you don’t want to do. Time and Date: 11am, Friday 22 September Location: St Michael’s Place, Hall, Ground...
Experience one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians in the architectural splendour of one of Melbourne’s oldest churches. Paul Grabowsky presents a solo piano program highlighting the artistry and skill which have resulted in many accolades and awards over his 40 year career, including 5 ARIA Awards. A pianist, composer, arranger and conductor, Paul has performed...
Launching the St Michael’s Day festivities, this breakfast is one of the great events in the St Michael’s calendar. A great “TOGETHER” event with the people of St Michael’s sharing a delicious breakfast, catered by Ann Wilson. Jane Rowe, founder of the Mirabel Foundation, will be our special guest speaker, discussing how she identified a...
Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Di Kerr will deliver a welcome to country and smoking ceremony in the St Michael’s Gardens as we acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather to celebrate St Michael’s Day. Join us as we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Elders from other...
The theme for this years St Michael’s Week is ‘Nurture’. St Michael’s has a tradition of helping people grow and develop their life and their faith. Our faith should always be growing as should our lives, but unfortunately many young people have that growth stinted through a range of tragedies that negatively affect their lives....
Join us in the St Michael's Walk Colonnade after the St Michael's Day Service (approx. 12pm) as we announce the winner of the 2017 St Michael's Art Competition