St Michael's eNews 22 November 2020

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�?�Margaret's message

Dear St Michael�??s People,

We are on the brink of something very exciting! Something that hasn�??t happened since mid March. 

While you have been watching season four of �??The Crown,�?� the team at St Michael�??s has been busily preparing for re-opening the church building for in-person services. Online services will continue. We know that some will not be able to return to �??in person�?� church because of health or distance.

So, we await the Premier�??s announcement on Sunday. In the meantime, it is still �??online as usual�?� this Sunday at 10am.

Early next week, we will email information about �??booking�?? to attend church. Numbers will be restricted. We will be rather oddly spread out. And we can�??t have morning tea. However, we will be able to chat afterwards in St Michael�??s Walk (in a physically distanced, masked way) and I know that many are really looking forward to that.

This year we have become practised in patience and solidarity in the face of challenges. I�??m confident we will keep the caring momentum going; being kind, gentle and fair with others and with ourselves.

Peace and blessings
Margaret

Join us online @ St Michael's 

Gather together online

Join us for online Sunday Gatherings from 10am for thoughtful reflections, beautiful music and spiritual inspiration online @ St Michael's.

Download/read the Order of Service here

Zoom cuppa and chat

Make a cuppa, grab your laptop and stop by for our Sunday Zoom chat. Every Sunday at 11.15am. 
A new way to gather, chat with old friends, and meet new people.

�?��?�Online Offerings

No collection plate is coming your way on Sunday morning but the work (and the expenses) of the church continue. We recognise that this is a challenging time financially for some. Gifts given by people who are able to support the church during COVID are received with gratitude.

For regular or one-off offerings make an online deposit to: 
St Michaels Uniting Church
BSB:083004   Acc: 515113338

Church Assistant (Verger) - Casual position

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person who wants to �??give back to the community�?� while working. 

This position is a casual weekend role (with occasional hours during the week).

The Church Assistant has a key role in organising and supervising the operational procedures for Church Worship Services, Weddings, Funerals and other events.   

• Are you a person with excellent communication and organisational skills?
• Do you pride yourself in your ability to be responsible, punctual, considerate and willing to learn?
• Do you like meeting new people and are you ready to help in any situation?

Then this is for you!

Church Technical Support - Casual position

We are looking for an enthusiastic person  to fill the vital role of managing the technical (lighting, sound and video) requirements of our Church Worship Services, Weddings, Funerals and other events.

The postition is a casual weekend role, with occasional hours during the week.

• Are you are a technically switched-on person, familiar with a sound/lighting desk or willing to learn and take direction and use your  initiative?
• Do you consider yourself to be responsible, punctual and have excellent organisational skills?
• Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
• Do you enjoy having a hands-on role with all aspects of sound, lighting and video equipment?

Then we need you!

�?�For a more detailed job description please contact us on 9654 5120 or email contact@stmichaels.org.au

�?�Searchers Online - Evolutionary Christianity

Final session! Wednesday 25th November | 7:30pm

Peter Kahane and Simon McCall will facilitate an online Zoom meeting on the Living the Questions Program "Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith". 
Celebrating the communion of science and faith, "Painting the Stars" explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. 

Your caring community

Stay connected with your St Michael's community with Zoom chats and catch ups, prayer and meditation. There are also some helpful resources for self-development and learning.
Click on the links below for more information.

St Michael's Thursday Zoom chat

Prayer Tree

Contact and care

Resources for challenging times

Online Mindful Meditation

Video Counselling at Mingary

�?�UCA CBD Churches Collaborating for Social Justice

A Zoom meeting for interested members and friends of several CBD churches will be held on Monday 7 December at 7:30 to 8:30pm. Margaret and Lorraine will be attending and would be delighted if other St Michael�??s community people would join us. This is an exploratory meeting initiated by Richmond Uniting Church. Attending doesn�??t require a commitment to ongoing involvement. Please send an email to office@stmichaels.org.au to register your interest. 

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120 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Victoria Australia.

(03) 9654 5120
office@stmichaels.org.au
www.stmichaels.org.au