Uniting for the Voice - A program for the whole church
2023-03-26 11:45 - 12:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The second of the two Sunday Program for the whole congregation. Uniting for the Voice will focus on understanding the Voice as an ethical and theological issue, not a partisan political one. These education/discussion sessions will use resources from the Uniting Church and https://yes23.com.au
Download the handout for Session 1 here
Facilitators: Margaret Mayman & Ann Kinnear
When: Sunday 26 March, after service.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1, upstairs from the Hall.

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Rhys Boak
2023-03-30 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak.

Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Palm Sunday Gathering - in church and online
2023-04-02 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Entry of Christ into Jerusalem by Wilhelm Morgner
St Michael’s Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon here.
Palm Sunday
2 April 2023
“Persisting in love and forgiveness”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Lunchtime Organ recital with Rhys Boak
2023-04-06 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak.

Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download the recital program here
Download our flyer here

Maundy Thursday Gathering - in church and online
2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: The Last Supper by Margaret Ackland
The Maundy Thursday Gatherings is in church at 6pm.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available here
Maundy Thursday – 6 April 2023, 6pm
“Called to be friends”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Rose Riebl (Piano), Cailin Howarth (Alto), Dr. Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano)
Music online: Rhys Boak (Organ)

Good Friday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Christ is condemned to death
The Good Friday Gathering is in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available to view here
Good Friday – 7 April 2023, 10am
“Passion and Pain, Wisdom and Wondering”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church and online: The St. Michael’s Singers directed by Rhys Boak & Rhys Boak (Piano)

Easter Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Resurrection by Karyn Percival
St Michael’s Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon here.
Easter Sunday
9 April 2023
“Affirming God’s ‘Yes!’ to creation, to life”
with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-04-13 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak and guest artists.
This week’s organist is Rob Stove
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-16 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Labyrinth by David Dawes
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Second Sunday of Easter – 16 April 2023, 6pm
“You show me the path of life”
Guest Minister: Rev David Dawes
Music in church: Rose Riebl (Piano), Joseph Kelly & Ceridwen McCooey (Cello) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Waste wise cooking - a conversation
2023-04-16 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The kitchen is a spiritual place in many homes.
It’s a place where we make and create delicious food for ourselves and others.
But did you know that the average household landfill bin contains 50% food waste?
Join Jess Hand after church for a conversation on how to reduce food waste.
Share your food waste avoidance tips with the group.
Where: Waratah Room, Level 1 (upstairs from Hall on ground floor)

Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-04-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2023-05-11 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

Sunday Gathering - in church and online with Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
2023-04-23 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Road to Emmaus by Daniel Bonnell
Sunday Gatherings are in church at 10am.
For those unable to attend, online services still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Third Sunday of Easter
“Making a way where there is no way”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Judith Dodsworth (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: The Susie Ng Trio & Rhys Boak (Organ)

WomanSpace - The Poetry Group
2023-04-23 11:45 - 12:45 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Please join us for a warm, welcoming, inclusive space for womankind, to discuss poems and share new thoughts about them.
Facilitator: Pamela Blood
Where: The Wellbeing Studio, Level 1

Thursday Organ Recital
2023-04-27 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak and guest artists.
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-04-30 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: The Good Shepherd by Sieger Koder still continue and are available Sunday afternoon.
Fourth Sunday of Easter – 30 April 2023, 10am
“Finding our way home”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Dr. Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Helen Bower (Violin) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering with Rev Dr Sunny Chen
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art Berlin Wall by Peter Horvath
Online services still continue and are available Sunday mid-afternoon.
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 7 May 2023, 10am
“Tear down the Walls”
guest minister: Rev Dr Sunny Chen
Music in church: Cailin Howarth (Alto) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music online: Amir Farid (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday Gathering with Dr Liz Boase
2023-05-14 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Paul at the Aereopagus by Kennedy A Paizs
Online services still continue and are available Sunday mid-afternoon.
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 14 May 2023, 10am
“Abiding in Justice and Love”
Guest minister: Dr Liz Boase
Music in church and online:
Georgia Wilkinson (Sopran0) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

Meditation
2023-05-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Give yourself a moment. Re-centre and breath.
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.
Facilitator: Ann Kinnear
Where: Wellbeing Studio, Level 1 (upstairs from the Hall)

Sunday Gathering with Rev Lauran Mosso
2023-05-21 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Contemplation, detail of the doors of the Nativity Façade entrance, Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona.
Photo by Rev. Lauren Mosso.
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 – 21 May 2023, 10am
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
Guest minister: Rev Lauren Mosso
Music in church: Edwina Cordingley (Cello) Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Dr Kim Tan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Repair, Reuse, Refashion - Loving the wardrobe you already have
2023-05-21 11:45 - 12:45 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Australians put 260,000 tonnes of clothing into landfill each year. That’s 10kg per person! Only 7,000 tonnes of textiles are recycled.
Repair is an act of care in a careless fast-fashion industry.
It focuses our mind on placing value on the resources and blessings we already have.
St Michael’s actively supports ecological justice, including providing practical sessions.
Ange Tang holds her first practical workshop focusing on repairing your favourite clothing.
Do you have missing buttons or holes in a favourite jumper?
Bring items needing hand-repair and you can learn appropriate mending techniques to return your favourite clothes to use.
If you have your own sewing kit you are welcome to bring it, otherwise supplies will be provided.
The workshop is open to everyone, regardless of skill level.
Come along, slow down for a relaxing hour and revive an item you love.
Facilitator: Ange Tang

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-05-25 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak.
The Program this Thursday:
1. Prelude and Fugue in A minor BWV 543 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
2. Minuetto and Allegro – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) transc. R. Goss-Custard
3. Consolation No.3 – Franz Liszt (1811-1886) arr. Faulkes
4. Toccata – Wesley Jordan (b. 1943)
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Sunday Gathering - in Church and Online
2023-05-28 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Invasion by John “Munnari” Hammond A’Hang © Presented to NCCA 14-7-1994
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 – 28 May 2023, 10am
“Do good, seek Justice”
Guest minister: Rev Deacon Sandy Boyce
Music in church and online: Dr Joel Brennan (Trumpet) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)

WomanSpace - The Poetry Group
2023-05-28 11:45 - 12:45 | Wellbeing Studio, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Please join us for a warm, welcoming, inclusive space for womankind, to discuss poems and share new thoughts about them.
This session we will be discussing some of Dr Macnab’s poetry.
Facilitator: Pamela Blood
Where: The Wellbeing Studio, Level 1 (upstairs from the Hall)

Cancelled - Lunchtime Organ Recital
2023-06-01 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Unfortunately, the Lunchtime Organ recital scheduled today, Thursday 1 June has been cancelled.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak and guest artists.

Free event.

Sunday Gathering with Rev David Dawes
2023-06-04 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Sunrise by David Dawes
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
First Sunday after Pentecost – 4 June 2023, 10am
“Reconciliation – be a voice for generations”
Guest minister: Rev David Dawes
Music in church: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ & Piano)
Music online: The St Michael’s Singers, conducted by Rhys Boak & Rhys Boak (Piano)

A Celebration of Life Service for Rev Dr Francis Macnab
2023-06-04 14:30 - 15:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Celebration of Life service for Rev Dr Francis Macnab will be livestreamed.
Please visit the Livestream here or to write a message of condolences.

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital with Jennifer Chou.
2023-06-08 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday.
The recitals series feature guest organist, Jennifer Chou.

Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
Download our flyer here

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Jennifer Chou
2023-06-08 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Photo: Jennifer Chou by Heidi Victoria
Make an organ recital part of your lunch plans and join us for the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital series this Thursday with guest artist Jennifer Chou.
Recital starts at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm).
Free event.
About Jennifer Chou
Jennifer Chou began her role as the Associate Organist at Scots Church in February 2023, after having been the Director of Music at Toorak Uniting Church for 11 years. She has taught the organ for the Australian Catholic University, since 2015 she teaches the organ for Melbourne High School.
As a recitalist, Jennifer has given organ concerts in major Australian town halls and Cathedrals. Overseas, she has appeared as soloist in places including the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and the Westminster Abbey in London, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, the International Bamboo Organ Festival in the Philippines, and many more.
Jennifer obtained a Master of Music degree in organ performance and church music at Northwestern University USA where her teacher was Wolfgang Rübsam, she furthered her studies in Paris and Toulouse with world sought after teachers including Susan Landale, Michel Bouvard and Jan Willem Jansen. She was awarded the Premier Prix d’Orgue à l’unanimité to conclude her studies in the Cycle de Perfectionnement in Toulouse. She won Special Mention Award in 2003 at the Biarritz International Organ Competition.

Sunday Gathering - In church and online
2023-06-11 10:00 - 11:15 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Art: Compassion for Earth by Mary Southward
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 – 11 June 2023, 10am
“Touch the Earth lightly”
Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music in church: Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano), The Nuovo String Quartet led by Sussanah Ng, & Rhys Boak (Organ)
