St Michael's Uniting Church

Organ Recital
2017-08-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-31 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
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 tenth 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 visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Sunday Service
2017-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Free Spirit is a group of people who aim to enrich Christian worship through music. Formed over 30 years ago to bring an alternative style of music to worship at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, Free Spirit also likes to be part of other congregations from time to time in addition to their regular part of the worship at Glen Waverley. The ages of members range from 13-80+ and their repertoire includes gospel, spirituals and traditional styles, plus some secular songs for concert use.

French Conversations
2017-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join native French speaker, Johanna Hersey, for a fun and informal French conversation workshop where all are welcome to practice their French and receive some pointers in basic French conversation skills.
Beginners and fluent speakers alike will find someone to chat to in French with help and guidance on hand.

Sunday Service
2017-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Music will be performed by Timothy Reynold (tenor)
Music between the readings: An old German spring song – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Music during the offering: ‘David of the white rock’ – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
The Postlude: Cannonade – Claude Balbastre (1734-1799)
Artist Bio:
Timothy has recently returned from Europe where he performed with The Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, The Bach Akademie Stuttgart with Hans Christoph Rademann, Opera Holland Park, Philharmonischer Chor Esslingen and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He also understudied a number of roles at Opera Stuttgart. In Australia, he has worked with many groups including Victorian Opera, Opera Australia, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Simone Young and Sir Andrew Davis, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the Melbourne Bach Choir, Ludovico’s Band, La Compania and Gloriana. Timothy graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Music, a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and a Master of Music – Opera Performance in conjunction with Victorian Opera.

St Michael's Membership - Information Session
2017-08-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Waratah Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Would you like to consider becoming a member of St Michael’s?
On Sunday 13 August, prospective New Members will be able to meet with Rev Ric Holland and the New Members Team in the Waratah Room following the service, where you will have the opportunity to hear more about St Michael’s and to ask questions.
Rev Ric will also talk about what becoming a member of the Uniting Church in Australia, and St Michael’s in particular means.

Sunday Service
2017-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but though our wellbeing programs and our commitment to counselling and psychotherapy. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Christopher Busietta (Tenor)
Music between the readings: Quanto è bella, quanto è cara – Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
Music during the offering: Una Furtiva Lagrima – Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
The Postlude: Andante from Symphony No. 94 in G – ‘The Surprise’ – F. J. Haydn (1732-1809) transcribed for organ by King Hall.

Exhibition Opening - Jane Downing "Gratitude"
2017-08-20 11:00 - 13:00
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Jane Downing’s vibrant and inspirational artwork in the St Michael’s Gallery.
Jane Downing focuses on things to be grateful for. Since embarking on her creative journey this sense of gratitude has been highlighted even more.
Jane started painting a year and a half ago. “It is my happy place; a place to ‘be’, reflect, ponder, be at peace and to explore and play.” She says.
Her bright paintings showcase her love of colour and expression. Jane paints from within, from her emotions, from her life experience; exploring the feeling of gratitude through art.
Jane aims to provoke thought, thanks, nurture, caring for each other through the paintings in this exhibition.

Creative Faith Discussion Group
2017-08-20 11:45 - 12:45
Continuing our series The Things That Bring Meaning To Life, our next session we focus on our faith and our Spirituality, that undefined element of humanity that unites, enlightens, comforts and nourishes us.
We welcome you to this discussion group to join with a group from St Michael’s community, for a conversation about aspects of a faith that brings meaning to our lives.
Topic: Spirituality – so what – does it really matter?
Date: August 20. Time: 11.45 am to 12.45 pm
Location: Waratah Room, Level 1, St Michael’s Place. Tea and Coffee provided.

Sunday Service
2017-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Guest Artists: Jenna Roubos (Soprano) & David Paterson (Piano)
Music between the readings: Après un rêve – Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Music during the offering: Gebet & Auf ein altes Bild – Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)
The Postlude: Mondnacht (Liederkreis) & Er der Herrlichste von allen (Frauenliebe und Leben) – Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Soprano Jenna Roubos holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from the Victorian College of The Arts and a Master of Teaching from Melbourne University.
Jenna’s awards and scholarships include Winner of The National Liederfest, the Bendigo Aria Vocal Award, The Robert Salzer Vocal Scholarship, and the Maroondah singers scholarship.
Jenna has appeared as a finalist in Australian Opera Scholars featured in ‘Opera in the Market’ performing with Orchestra Victoria, Semi finalist in the Herald Sun Aria, The German Opera Grant and finalist in the Armstead Singing Award.
Jenna’s debued her role as Belinda in Dido and Aeneas with the XL Arts Project and Georgie in “A Garden of Money” a lied production written by Noel Fidge.
Jenna has appeared in productions with the Victorian Opera, Melbourne Opera and Opera Scholars Australia. Recently returning from England, Jenna gave a recital with pianist Penelope Thwaites.
Founded in 2016, Jenna joined Trio Lorelei comprising of Mezzo-Soprano Alexandra Mathews and Pianist Georgina Lewis for vocal duet and piano.
Jenna has given numerous solo recitals for musical organisations including Australian Music Events Opera Scholars, BMW Edge, Federation Square, The Lieder Society of Victoria, The Musical Society of Victoria, The Team of Pianists, The National Gallery of Victoria and churches in Melbourne.
Born in Sydney, David began playing the violin at the age of 4, the piano at 7 and within five years had completed the initial eight grades of the A.M.E.B. piano scheme. At 12, David entered Newington College as a music scholar and in addition to his piano studies, studied composition and musicology with Richard Gill for a period of eight years before moving to London to complete his B.Mus (Hons) at the Royal College of Music where he studied with noted pianist and professor, Julian Jacobson. David has also received tuition from Boris Berman, Olli Mustonen, Paavali Jumppanen and Geoffrey Lancaster.
Whilst living in London, David worked extensively as a session pianist in addition to giving numerous recitals and concerts with a number of esteemed soloists and chamber groups. David has featured on a number of occasions on ABC Classic FM, Radio National, 2mbsFM and 3mbsFM in addition to having performed in many of the major concert halls and venues in Australia, Romania and the United Kingdom. David continues to work as a pianist specializing in chamber music in addition to his commitments as an avid educator.

Philosophy for Beginners
2017-08-27 11:45 - 12:45 | Camellia Room, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Thinking Outside the Square.
A lively, interactive discussion group, presented by Dr Peter Kingsbury, focusing on thinking outside the square.
Designed to inspire creative and innovative thinking.
FREE EVENT
No bookings required
