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St Michael's weekly eNews - Sunday 20 November

Image: Us Them by David Heyward

SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER, 10AM
IN CHURCH & ONLINE

No more 'Us' and 'Them'

Guest Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman

Music in church: Kate Macfarlane (Soprano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)
Music online: Francesca Hiew (Violin), David Paterson (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

View Online Gatherings and Orders of Services here

A message from Margaret

�?�This Sunday after morning tea, we are holding Church Council elections. While only members and members in association may vote, everyone is very welcome to the meeting. Nominees statements are available here. At the meeting, each nominee will speak briefly about themselves. We believe this will be of interest to members and to people who are not (yet �???) members.

There are six nominees standing for six vacancies. According to Uniting Church regulations, Councillors must receive support from over 50% of those voting, so we still have to have an election.

While the votes are being counted, Ann Kinnear and I will introduce the four Mission Goals that the Council adopted in August. The new goals are based on the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions adopted by Council in 2020.

It�??s important to note that strategic goals are new initiatives. They do not replace core commitments or the ongoing work of the Council and its Committees.

The new goals are:

Newcomers
Newcomers are attracted, welcomed, included, and make a decision to belong
Progressive Christian Voice
St Michael�??s is recognised as a leading progressive church
A Transforming Community
St Michael�??s enhances the wellbeing of people who live, work and study in Melbourne.
Disability and Diversity
St Michael�??s church is an accessible and inclusive space

At the meeting we will provide more detail about the goals, a brief outline of how we plan to implement them, and what we regard as indicators of success. We look forward to your questions and comments and to encouraging you to be part of St Michael�??s evolving and exciting future.

While the election is for people who attend in person, we hope everyone will join the Sunday Gathering, online or at church, as we focus on overcoming divisions �?? �??No more �??us�?? and �??them�??.�?�

Peace and blessings,

Margaret

What's on this Sunday?

After-service morning tea & coffee

Morning tea, coffee and cake will be served in the Hall after the service and before the Council Election.

Everyone welcome!

St Michael's Council Election

The St Michael's Council Election will be held on Sunday 20 November in
St Michael's Hall, commencing at 11:45am.
There will be coffee, tea and cake at the meeting and the chance to hear the nominees speak briefly about their interest in serving on Council.
While the votes are being counted there will be a presentation and discussion of the Strategic Goals recently adopted by Council.

Concert of Sacred Music

The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne and St Michael's Uniting Church brings together William Barton, Australia's First Nations Didgeridoo master alongside some of Australia's leading sacred music practitioners.
When: Sunday, 20 November | 4pm

Where: St Michael�??s Uniting Church

Free event

For more details

Book Exchange

The Book Exchange trolley is located in the Hall each Sunday. Take a book, and bring a book you loved or consider a good read (and can bear to part with) and swap it. Find yourself a new read you know comes highly recommended.

Enjoy reading!

Offerings

Retiring Offering (In Church)
Offering boxes are located by the main doors of the church.

GivingTap and Pay (In Church & Hall)

Tap and Pay donation points are located at the entrance on the corner of Collins and Russel Streets, St Michael's Walk Colonnade and just in the church at the St Michael's entrance. A donation point also located in the Hall (after service).
To give, tap your credit, debit card, smartphone or wearable device on a 'Tap and Pay' device where indicated.

Online Giving
We welcome your support via bank transfer or credit card using the forms on our website. Alternatively, cheques may be mailed to the St Michaels office. For regular or one-off offerings make an online deposit to:
St Michael's Uniting Church.
BSB: 083004 A/C: 515113338

Online giving

�?�Masks are encouraged in church and in the halls
when not eating and drinking.

St Michael's Programs

Women's Poetry Discussion Group

Please join us as we share our poetry experience and discuss poems we find meaningful and inspirational.

Advent will be the theme for the November session (the final session for the year).

Facilitator: Pamela Blood
When: Sunday 27 November | 11:45am

Where: The Wellbeing Studio, Level 1,
St Michael's Administration Building

Mindfulness Meditation Session

Regroup. Refocus. Revive.
A calming meditation session to help you reset. Held after the Sunday Gathering.
When: Sunday 11 December
11:45am-12:15pm

Where: The Wellbeing Studio, Level 1,
St Michael's Administration Building

St Michael's "Exploring Belonging"

At St Michael's we seek to offer you more than a warm welcome. We are holding two Exploring Belonging Sessions, each covering different content on the opportunities we can offer for you to belong, however that is appropriate for you.

Session 1: �??Exploring Belonging: Mission and Vision, Progressive & Inclusive"

When: Sunday 27 November | 11:45am

Where: Group Room, Level 2, St Michael�??s Administration Building.

Session 2: �??Exploring Belonging: Connection and Community"

When: Sunday 4th December 11:45am

Where: Group Room, Level 2

Music at Twilight: Organ Recitals

The St Michael's Twilight Organ Recital returns to Thursday evenings featuring St Michael�??s organist Rhys Boak.
When: Thursdays | 6pm to 6:30pm
(doors open at 5:30pm)

Where: St Michael�??s Uniting Church

Free event

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Living the Questions 2.0

A DVD-based discussion series introducing an open-minded, open-hearted approach to Christian belief and practice.
Session Five:
Facilitator: Simon McCall
When: Sunday 4 December | 11:45am

Where: Waratah Room, Level 1,
St Michael's Administration Building

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Welcoming the Image:
An Introduction to Art Therapy

Discover how the creative imagination can enhance our understanding of self and others with Dr Irene Renzenbrink, social worker, expressive arts therapist and author of An Expressive Arts Approach to Healing Loss and Grief.
Previous experience or artistic ability is not a prerequisite. Materials will be supplied.

When: Sunday, 11 December | 11.45am

Where: The Wellbeing Studio , Level 1,

St Michael�??s Administration Building

For more information