St Michael's Uniting Church

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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
“Once lost, now found”
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Sunday 27 March 2022, from 10am
Guest minister: Rev David Dawes
Music Online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in Church: Susannah Ng (Violin), Mark Fitzgibbon (Piano)& Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Prodigal son by Kaye Redman

Sunday Gathering - In church and Online
2022-04-03 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
“Missing the point”
Fifth Sunday in Lent – Sunday 3 April 2022, from 10am
Guest minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music Online: Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music in Church: Eliza Bennetts O’Connor (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Mary of Bethany by Kerry Martin

Sunday Gathering: Online and In church
2022-04-10 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
“Palm Sunday: A tale of two processions”
Palm Sunday – Sunday 10 April 2022, from 10am
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music in church: James Emerson (Baritone) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Image: “Where the way leads” by Jan Richarson

Maundy Thursday Online Gathering
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Maundy Thursday (Online Only)
“Such love”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Ceridwen McCooey (Cello), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: The Last Supper by Margaret Ackland

Good Friday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-04-15 09:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Good Friday
Holding pain: our own and the world’s
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin), David Paterson (Piano), The St Michael’s Singers (conducted by Rhys Boak) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: The St Michael’s Singers (conducted by Rhys Boak) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Black Cross by Georgia O’Keefe

Easter Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Easter Sunday
The reawakening of love
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: The St Michael’s Brass Ensemble led by David Musk & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Pre-election Candidates' Forum Federal Seat of Melbourne
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053, Australia
A public forum providing the opportunity to meet hear from candidates for the federal seat of Melbourne.
All welcome!!
Moderator for the evening will be Dr Mark Zirnsack
This forum has been organised by a justice coalition of inner-city Uniting Church members from Wesley Uniting Church (Lonsdale Street), St Michael’s Uniting Church (Collins Street), the Congregation of Mark the Evangelist (Uniting Church, North Melbourne), Church of all Nations (Uniting Church, Carlton) and Richmond Uniting Church.
More information
A flyer for the event can be found here.
Ray Gormann :: minister@cancarlton.org.au
Craig Thompson :: minister@marktheevangelist.unitingchurch.org.au

Sunday Gathering: In church and Online
2022-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Second Sunday of Easter – 24 April 2022
“Bread broken, eyes open, Christa is here”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music Online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music in church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Image: Emmaus by Emmanuel Garibay

Sunday Gathering - online and in church
2022-05-01 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
Third Sunday of Easter – 1 May 2022, 10am
“Soul force: meeting hate with love”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church & online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Exploring Belonging: Session
2022-05-01 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Two “Exploring Belonging” sessions will be held after morning services on Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May.
The sessions will cover our mission and vision, and aspects of community life at St Michael’s. We will outline different ways of belonging at St Michael’s (Companions) and in the Uniting Church (Membership, Membership in Association, Adherent).
There will be opportunities for conversation with our minister, Margaret.
The sessions are hosted by Neil Blood, Chair of Programs, and Lyndell O’Brien, Chair of Contact & Care.
These sessions are open to everyone, but they are particularly offered for newcomers who have come in the last 2 years.
For further information, email office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2022-05-08 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 and are available on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Fourth Sunday of Easter – 8 May 2022, 10am
“And still we rise”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church & online: Alex Owens (Baritone), Dr Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Exploring Belonging Sessions
2022-05-08 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
At St Michael’s we seek to offer you more than a warm welcome.
We also offer opportunities for you to belong, however that is appropriate for you.
Two “Exploring Belonging” sessions will be held after morning services on Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May.
The sessions will cover our mission and vision, and aspects of community life at St Michael’s. We will outline different ways of belonging at St Michael’s (Companions) and in the Uniting Church (Membership, Membership in Association, Adherent).
There will be opportunities for conversation with our minister, Margaret.
The sessions are hosted by Neil Blood, Chair of Programs, and Lyndell O’Brien, Chair of Contact & Care.
These sessions are open to everyone, but they are particularly offered for newcomers who have come in the last 2 years.
For further information, email office@stmichaels.org.au

Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2022-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Celebration by Ron Swanson

Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services can be viewed on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 15 May 2022, 10am
“Being compassionate is more important than being right”

Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Gerogia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Christopher Watson (Tenor), Annabelle Farid (Oboe) & Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Q & A with Paul Burnham
2022-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Our communities have experienced lockdown restrictions and are now emerging into a new normal. Join us for insights into post-pandemic community life.
Q & A session with Paul Burnham.
Paul is a Chaplain with Victoria Police. He has also worked as Chaplain to Melbourne football club where he still has an active role. Paul is an ordained Church of Christ minister and experienced Youth Pastor.
Paul’s rich life experience that has formed his world view is one of hope, justice and compassion, and having some fun along the way.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Administration Building

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-05-22 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 and are available on Sunday afternoon. Watch Online Gathering here
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 22 May 2022, 10am
“Peace, a possibility or a slogan“
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music in church: Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Elyane Laussade (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering: Online and in Church
2022-05-29 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Action by Jessica Johnson
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Seventh Sunday of Easter – 29 May 2022, 10am
Reconciliation Week “Reconciliation: Be Brave. Make Change.“
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)
Music online: Katherine Norman (Soprano) The Nuovo Quartet and Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

A story of hope and inspiration from Tanzania
2022-05-29 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
“Fighting Poverty Through Education” is the Motto of the School of St Jude in Arusha, in the northern Arusha Region of Tanzania.
Ken Gosbell a St Michael’s member and award-winning photographer will update us on the transforming achievements of the School of St Jude. This session will also include some of Ken’s photos showing the amazing birds and animals of that part of Africa.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Adminsitration

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-06-05 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Pentecost by Edgardo de Guzman
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Pentecost – 5 June 2022, 10am
Pentecost: Spirit of Courage
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Read or download Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering: In church and online
2022-06-12 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: The Trinity by Lance McNeel
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon. Watch the Online Gathering here
Trinity Sunday – 12 June 2022, 10am
Trinity: living with mystery
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Zoe Black (Violin) & Joe Chindamo (Piano)
Music online: Michelle Nelson & Meredith Connie (Guitars) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Mindfulness Mediation Session
2022-06-12 11:45 - 12:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
With presenter: Margaret Donald
Margaret has been involved for many years as a spiritual companion, leading meditation, contemplative retreats and reflective days in various settings.
Meditation is part of her own daily practice to support and enhance her daily living.
A wonderful way to re-centre and find yourself a moment.
Sessions encourage slow breathing and an increased awareness of being in the present moment.
If you haven’t tried it, now is the time, . We welcome you to join this after-church session.

Sunday Gathering: In church and online
2022-06-19 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 and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here

Second Sunday after Pentecost – 19 June 2022, 10am
Refugee Sunday: Don’t look away
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Hoang Pham (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: The St. Michael’s Singers conducted by Rhys Boak, Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin),
David Paterson (Piano) &Rhys Boak
Download/View Order of Service here

Dogs and wellbeing
2022-06-19 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
What has hope, meaning and purpose got to do with wellbeing?
How can we use these elements to help us achieve meaningful goals such as less stress and more positive emotions to live our best lives?
Why are we hearing so much about dogs and wellbeing?
Do I need to own a dog or can I enhance my wellbeing by spending time with dogs belonging to friends and family?
Join Roz Rimes and her Wellbeing Dogs after church, to explore some of the latest wellbeing science from researchers and practitioners
such as Professor Lisa Miller www.lisamillerphd.com (a former guest speaker at St Michael’s Church).

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-06-26 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 and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here
Third Sunday after Pentecost – 26 June 2022, 10am
UCA Anniversary: Dwelling in Love
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Bruno Siketa (Trumpet), The Academy of St Michael’s & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Women's Poetry Discussion Group
2022-06-26 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Facilitator: Pamela Blood
Join us to discuss some of the poems we find meaningful and inspirational.
Please join us after-church to share our poetry experience.

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-07-03 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 and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – 3 July 2022, 10am
Rules for Mission: ancient and modern
Guest minister: Rev Peter Burnham
Music in church: Lisa Maree Amos (Flute), Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Music online: Peter Sheridan (Flute), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Download/View Order of Service here

Sunday Gathering - Online and In church
2022-07-10 10:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
“Good Samaritan” by Dinah Roe Kendall
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – 10 July 2022, 10am
“Who is my neighbour?”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Music online: The Nuovo Quartet led by Susannah Ng & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here

Mindful Meditation Session
2022-07-10 11:45 - 12:15 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A wonderful way to re-centre and find yourself a moment.
Sessions encourage slow breathing and an increased awareness of being in the present moment.
If you haven’t tried it, now is the time, . We welcome you to join this after-church session.

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Mary and Martha by Mi Hwa Kweon
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – 17 July 2022, 10am
“Saving Martha from the dishes”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Music online: Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Read or download Order of Service here

Pride in our Faith
2022-07-17 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Chris Phillips leads an introductory discussion about LGBTIQ+ people, their faith, and how we all can make a supportive and affirming home for all people in the Church.
Download ‘Pride in our Faith’ presentation
https://www.theequalityproject.org.au/blog/what-does-lgbtiq-mean
The Equality Project for more information about LGBTQIA+ people
TransHub for more information about trans and nonbinary people
Minus18, an online pronoun practice game
Uniting Network Australia for resource leaflets about the Open and Affirming project and welcoming LGBTQIA+ people of faith in our churches

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2022-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Image: Prayer Yellow by Makoto Saito, Paul Kasmin Gallery
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Watch the Online Gathering here
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – 24 July 2022, 10am
“Postmodern Prayer”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ and Piano)
Music online: Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Download/View Order of Service here
