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St Michael's eNews 21 February 2021

�?��?��?�Music in Church: Samantha Sheldon (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

�?��?��?�Music Online: Peter Sheridan (Flute) & Rhys Boak (Piano & Organ)

In Church or Online - Gather at St Michael's

�?�The church building is open and we are welcoming people to join us in church.
Measures are in place to ensure the safety of all visitors, including mandatory masks,

QR code check-in, hand sanitiser stations and health and safety signage throughout the Church.

Visit St Michael's In Church:

10am each Sunday.

Scan the QR code at the door or leave your name and phone number with a member of the St Michael's Welcome team at the door.
Wear a facemask
Use handsanitiser
If you�??re at all unwell, please stay home.
Please review our Welcome Back to Church Information for entry details and FAQ.

Join St Michael's Online community:

From 10am each Sunday.
Visit St Michael's Online Gatherings for the latest Sunday Gathering.

Order of Service here

�?��?�Margaret's message

Victoria has come out of the five day �??circuit breaker�?? lockdown. It�??s fair to say we have
already spent months in the �??desert�?? away from the world and given up a lot. At the
beginning of Lent, let�??s be gentle with ourselves. Instead of focusing on what we could �??give up for Lent,�?? let�??s consider what we can �??take up for Lent�?? that will enhance personal, social and environmental well-being.

Giving up chocolate won�??t change the world. Time spent in contemplation on what really matters just might. Small steps taken by ordinary people (taking time to nurture friendships, joining with others to clean up a park or beach, creating a safe neighbourhood by encouraging community events) can make a big difference. I�??m thankful that at
St Michael�??s we participate in a community where we connect with one another, and
reflect on meaning and mystery. For some that community is Online, and for those who would like to gather in church on Sunday, the doors will be open again!

Peace and blessings
Margaret

�?��?�Offerings

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Tap and Pay - the new way to give

Give safely using the Tap and Pay donation points located at the entrance on the corner of Collins and Russell Sts and in the St Michael's Walk Colonnade.
To give, simply tap your credit or debit card, smartphone or wearable on the 'tap and go' device where indicated.
Donations are set at $10. If you wish to give more, you can do so by tapping as many times as you like.

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Online Offerings

There is a �??Giving�?? button with instructions for online giving. A downloadable donation form is also available. Cheques may be mailed to St Michael�??s Office.
For regular or one-off offerings make an online deposit here:
St Michaels Uniting Church. BSB: 083004 A/C: 515113338

Online giving

�?�Offerings to support the ministry and shared life of St Michael�??s
are received with gratitude.

Vale - Bernice Creek

We have learned this week that Bernice Creek passed away on 11 February 2021 at the age of 101.
Bernice and her late husband, Norman, became Members of St Michael�??s in 1986 and were very active for many years, attending church services and being volunteer Tour Guides for the Week Day Tour Program.
They made many friends at St Michael�??s and enjoyed social times together. Some of Bernice�??s friends have continued to keep in touch with her up until recent times.

Bernice enjoyed living at Hansworth Aged Care in Mulgrave and was well until her passing on 11 February.
We have sent a card of condolence and our good memories of Bernice, to her family.