Searchers Zoom Program: Prof Marcus Borg - Beyond Belief from Living the Questions
2021-07-14 19:30 - 20:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Six stand-alone sessions exploring “PROF MARCUS BORG Beyond Belief from Living the Questions”.
Join one, some or all of them.
Featuring Rev. Marianne Borg: “What you’re going to hear in the series is, if you will, the best of Borg. For some of us, it’ll be like hearing Marcus again for the first time. For many of us, a lot of this is still going to be new. There is something about Marcus’s work that I think will continue to make all things new in a way that we can look afresh at Christianity in the 21st century – what it means for the living of our days, what is real, and how should we live.”
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection or discussion
When:
Session 2 | Wednesday 14 July via Zoom |7.30pm.
Session 3 | Wednesday 21 July via Zoom |7.30pm.
Session 4 | Wednesday 28 July via Zoom |7.30pm.
Session 5 | Wednesday 4 August via Zoom |7.30pm.
Session 6 | Wednesday 11 August via Zoom |7.30pm.
Duration: Approximately 1 hr 15mins, including discussions.
Register with St Michael’s Uniting Church at office@stmichaels.org.au for Zoom link and discussion questions to be sent to you.

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-07-15 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Join us this Thursday 15 July at 1 pm with guest Organist Oscar Herrick
Program with Oscar Herrick:

Festive trumpet tune – David German (b.1954)
Fugue in G minor BWV 578 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Toccata in d minor – Gaston Belier (1863-1938)
Introduction and Choral from Suite Gothique – Léon Boëllmann (1863-1897)
Toccata in G major – Th. Dubois (1837-1924)

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.
– A facemask must be worn inside the church.
– 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.
– If you’re at all unwell, please stay home.

Sunday Gathering - Online
2021-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

“Feast of Mary Magdalene”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
I‍n light of the Victorian government’s announcement of a five-day lockdown, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed from Friday 16 July 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.
Music Online: Michelle Nelson & Meredith Connie (Guitars) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Click here to download/print your Order of Service

Women's Poetry Discussion Group
2021-07-18 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: Sunday 18 July | 11.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Wellbeing Room, 1st Floor

Searchers Zoom Program: Prof Marcus Borg - Beyond Belief
2021-07-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Six stand-alone sessions exploring “PROF MARCUS BORG Beyond Belief from Living the Questions”.
Join one, some or all of them.
Featuring Rev. Marianne Borg: “What you’re going to hear in the series is, if you will, the best of Borg. For some of us, it’ll be like hearing Marcus again for the first time. For many of us, a lot of this is still going to be new. There is something about Marcus’s work that I think will continue to make all things new in a way that we can look afresh at Christianity in the 21st century – what it means for the living of our days, what is real, and how should we live.”
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection or discussion
When:
Session 3 | Wednesday 21 July via Zoom |7.30pm. Tune in at 6:45pm for a replay of Session 2
Session 4 | Wednesday 28 July via Zoom |7.30pm.
Session 5 | Wednesday 4 August via Zoom |7.30pm.
Session 6 | Wednesday 11 August via Zoom |7.30pm.
Duration: Approximately 1 hr 15mins, including discussions.
Register with St Michael’s Uniting Church at office@stmichaels.org.au for Zoom link and discussion questions to be sent to you.

Postponed: Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2021-07-22 13:00 - 13:30
In light of the Victorian government’s announcement of a five-day lockdown, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed from Friday 16 July to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.

Unfortunately this means the church doors will not be open for the Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recitals.
Please keep checking our website for updates. We hope we will be seeing you soon.

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-07-25 10:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Website
I‍n light of the Victorian government’s announcement of a snap lockdown,
the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed from Friday 16 July 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.
25 July, 10am
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
“Radical Hospitality”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), Rhys Boak (Organ)
& The Academy of St. Michael
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Download/View Order of Service here

Postponed: Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
2021-07-25 11:45 - 12:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to current government restrictions, the Mindfulness Meditation Sessions at St Michael’s have been postponed.
If you are looking for some Mindfulness Meditation session you can find our Online sessions with Karen Ellis here.
A a wonderful way to re-centre and find yourself a moment.
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.

Searchers Zoom Program: Prof Marcus Borg - Beyond Belief
2021-07-28 07:30 - 20:45 | Online
Session 4: Reading the Bible
The fourth of six stand-alone sessions exploring “PROF MARCUS BORG Beyond Belief from Living the Questions”.
Featuring Rev. Marianne Borg: “What you’re going to hear in the series is, if you will, the best of Borg. For some of us, it’ll be like hearing Marcus again for the first time. For many of us, a lot of this is still going to be new. There is something about Marcus’s work that I think will continue to make all things new in a way that we can look afresh at Christianity in the 21st century – what it means for the living of our days, what is real, and how should we live.”
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection or discussion
When:
Session 4 | Wednesday 28 July |7.30pm.
Session 5 | Wednesday 4 August | 7:30pm
Session 6 | Wednesday 11 August | 7:30pm
Extra: The previous week’s session will be broadcast at 6.45pm.
Where: via Zoom. Register with St Michael’s Uniting Church at office@stmichaels.org.au for Zoom link and discussion questions.
Duration: Approximately 1 hr 15mins, including discussions.

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-08-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
In order to prepare for a safe re-opening it has been decided to postpone opening the St Michael’s Uniting Church building.
The service this Sunday 1 August will be available online from 10am.
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
1 August, 10am
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
“No peace without bread”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Katherine Norman (Soprano), Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano), the Nuovo Quartet & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Download/View Order of Service here

Searchers Zoom Program: Prof Marcus Borg "Beyond Belief"
2021-08-04 19:30 - 20:45 | Online
Session 5: “An emerging way”
The fifth of six stand-alone sessions exploring “PROF MARCUS BORG Beyond Belief from Living the Questions”.
Featuring Rev. Marianne Borg: “What you’re going to hear in the series is, if you will, the best of Borg. For some of us, it’ll be like hearing Marcus again for the first time. For many of us, a lot of this is still going to be new. There is something about Marcus’s work that I think will continue to make all things new in a way that we can look afresh at Christianity in the 21st century – what it means for the living of our days, what is real, and how should we live.”
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection or discussion
When:
Session 5 | Wednesday 4 August | 7:30pm
Session 6 | Wednesday 11 August | 7:30pm
Extra: The previous week’s session will be broadcast at 6.45pm.
Where: via Zoom. Register with St Michael’s Uniting Church at office@stmichaels.org.au for Zoom link and discussion questions.
Duration: Approximately 1 hr 15mins, including discussions.

Sunday Gathering - Online and In Church
2021-08-08 | Online
Services are back in church this Sunday 8 August.
And for those unable to be in-person, our online presence continues
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
8 August, 10am
“Going to Essence”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Zoe Wallace (Cello), Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music In church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak
Click here to view online (from 10am)

Searcher's Zoom Program: Marcus Borg - Beyond Belief
2021-08-11 19:30 - 20:45 | Online
It’s not too late to join.
The last of six stand-alone sessions exploring “PROF MARCUS BORG Beyond Belief from Living the Questions”.
Featuring Rev. Marianne Borg: “What you’re going to hear in the series is, if you will, the best of Borg. For some of us, it’ll be like hearing Marcus again for the first time. For many of us, a lot of this is still going to be new. There is something about Marcus’s work that I think will continue to make all things new in a way that we can look afresh at Christianity in the 21st century – what it means for the living of our days, what is real, and how should we live.”
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection or discussion
When:
Session 6 | Wednesday 11 August | 7:30pm
Extra: The previous week’s session will be broadcast at 6.45pm.
Where: via Zoom. Register with St Michael’s Uniting Church at office@stmichaels.org.au for Zoom link and discussion questions.
Duration: Approximately 1 hr 15mins, including discussions.

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-08-15 | Online
I‍n light of recent Victorian government restrcitions, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed 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.
15 August, 10am
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
“Changing hearts and minds”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Download or read OOS here

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-08-22 | Online
I‍n light of recent Victorian government restrictions, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed 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.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Suffering is not good for the soul”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Helen Bower (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Download or print the Order of Service here

Repeat of Searchers "Beyond Belief" in 2 Parts
2021-08-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Due to popular demand, the Searcher’s Program will be replaying “Beyond Belief with Prof Marcus Borg in a two part Zoom series.
Part 1 | Sunday 22 August | 4:30pm
Part 2 | Sunday 29 August | 4:30pm
Anybody can join and/or leave at anytime.
Please note these are the videos only. There will be no discussion following the videos.
Part 1 Program:
Video 1: Centred in the Spirit | 4.30pm to 4.56pm (approx).
Video 2: Meeting Jesus Again | 4.56pm to 5.31pm (approx).
Video 3: Followers of the Way | 5.31pm to 6.08pm (approx).
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection here
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Online Sunday Gathering
2021-08-29 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
29 August, 10am
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“From rejection to welcome”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Paulina Vayenas (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Click here to view online (from 10am)
Download/View Order of Service here

Repeat of Searchers "Beyond Belief" in 2 parts
2021-08-29 16:30 - 17:45 | Online
Due to popular demand, the Searcher’s Program will be replaying “Beyond Belief with Prof Marcus Borg in a two part Zoom series.
Part 2 | Sunday 29 August | 4:30pm
Anybody can join and/or leave at anytime.
Please note these are the videos only. There will be no discussion following the videos.
Part 2 Program:

Video 1: Session 4 – Reading the Bible 4.30pm to 4.51 pm approx.
Video 2: Session 5 – An Emerging Way 4.51pm to 5.17pm approx.
Video 3 Session 6 -Beyond Belief 5.17pm to 5.35pm approx.

Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/364098337
Download/Print Beyond Belief: Questions for reflection here
Zoom Details:
https://zoom.us/j/91407194951?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 914 0719 4951
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+61871501149,,91407194951# Australia
+61280156011,,91407194951# Australia
Dial by your location
+61 8 7150 1149 Australia
+61 2 8015 6011 Australia
+61 3 7018 2005 Australia
+61 7 3185 3730 Australia
+61 8 6119 3900 Australia
Meeting ID: 914 0719 4951
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aebjTDQRKz

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-09-05
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Season of Creation
5 September, from 10am
Planet Earth Sunday
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Christopher Watson (Tenor), & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here
‍St Michael’s will join the international celebration of the Season of Creation in September.
The theme for 2021 is “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos (home) of God”.
Click here for more information and message from UCA president, Rev Sharon Hollis

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Season of Creation
12 September, from 10am
Humanity Sunday
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read/Download the Order of Service here
‍St Michael’s will join the international celebration of the Season of Creation in September.
The theme for 2021 is “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos (home) of God”.
Click here for more information

Sunday Gathering Online
2021-09-19 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Season of Creation
19 September, from 10am
Sky Sunday
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
View Online Gatheirng here
Read/Download the Order of Service here

‍St Michael’s will join the international celebration of the Season of Creation in September.
The theme for 2021 is “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos (home) of God”.
Click here for more information

Online Gathering - St Michael's Day
2021-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.

Celebrating St Michael’s Day
26 September, from 10am
“Lament, healing and hope”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: The Susie Ng Trio, The Academy of St Michael, Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
View Online Gatheirng here and Read/Download the Order of Service here
Naming the hard stuff, giving thanks for the healing found in kindness and connection, and living into our hope for St Michael’s future and for the well-being of our communities and our world.
Join us online as we hear voices from our community and beautiful music to accompany us as we journey together (even while we are apart).
Sharing the Voices of our Community on St Michael’s Day
Read/Download “Lament, Healing and Hope” St Michael’s Day Booklet here

Sunday Online Gathering
2021-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 19B– 3 October, from 10am
“Reading the Bible with soft hearts”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Read/Download the Order of Service here

Women's Poetry Discussion Group
2021-10-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join with us for the Women’s Poetry Discussion Group, presented by Pamela Blood.
We will revisit some of the poetry from the services over the past eighteen months.
The poems for discussion, along with the Zoom login details, will be emailed prior to the session.
You are invited to register with the church office by providing your name and email address to office@stmichaels.org.au.

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
In light of recent Victorian government restrictions, the St Michael’s Uniting Church building will be closed
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.
Pentecost 20B – 10 October 2021
Mental Health Week: “All manner of things shall be well”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music online: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Click here to view online (from 10am)
Read/Download the Order of Service here

Mingary-Cairnmillar Event: Flexing the resiliency muscle
2021-10-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Mental Health Week event – Flexing our resiliency muscle in these challenging times
As part of Mental Health Week, join us for an interactive one-hour presentation on supporting mental well-being in these uncertain times and maintaining our resiliency and hope.
This online event will cover:

Why is resilience so challenging during Covid?
How this affects our stress arousal.
What we can do about it.

This event will be presented by Elise Wald, Clinical Psychologist at The Cairnmillar Institute, in collaboration with St Michael’s Church (The Mingary Cairnmillar Counselling Service) as part of Mental Health Week, 9th-16th October 2021.
The event is free. Places are limited.
Click here to register
For more information contact: The Cairnmillar Institute: 1800 391 393 or email reception@cairnmillar.org.au

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 21B – 17 October 2021
“A power of good”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read/Download the Order of Service here

Online Sunday Gathering
2021-10-24 | St Michael’s Website
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
Pentecost 22B – 24 October 2021
“Whom do we fail to see?”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano),
Timothy Reynolds (Tenor), The Nuovo Quartet & Rhys Boak (Organ & Harpsichord)
Download/View Order of Service here

Shining a light on asylum in Australia with Sr Brigid Arthur & Pamela Curr OAM
2021-10-24 14:00 - 15:15 | Online
Shining a light on asylum in Australia
Presenters: Sr Brigid Arthur & Pamela Curr OAM
Hosted by Rev Dr Margaret Mayman (St Michael’s) and Rev Alistair Macrae (Wesley) for the Inner Melbourne UCA Justice Coalition
Learn about the realities of life for asylum seekers living in the Australian community.
Hear from people seeking asylum and the people who support them to survive.
Find out about actions we can take to make a difference.

Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/93235042878?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 932 3504 2878

Online Sunday Gatherings
2021-10-31 | Online
While the church building is closed, our hearts remain open.
And so does our online presence.
“For all the Saints?”
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – 31 October 2021
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano), Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Pentecost 23 B OOS here
