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Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday 10 November, 10 am

"Equality: the basis of belonging"

Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Zoe Black (Violin), Joe Chindamo (Piano) & Shauna Beesley (Organ)

View Online Gatherings and Order of Service here

Sunday at St Michael's

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After service Morning Tea

Morning tea and coffee will be served in the Hall after the Sunday Gathering.
Join us for conversation and community.

Where: The Hall, Ground floor

St Michael's Administration

Meditation

An opportunity to take a moment and reset with this calming meditation session.

When: Sunday, 10 November at 12 pm
Where: Wellbeing Studio, Level 1,
St Michael's Administration

For more information

First Nations Library

The First Nations Library is part of our
community involvement in 'Living the Covenant Locally'. The books in the library have been chosen to help deepen our
understanding of our share history with First Peoples. They are available for
everyone to borrow. Please return them within 3-4 weeks so that others may
read them.

Where: The Hall, Ground Floor,
St Michael's Administration

Giving to St Michael's

Offerings sustain our congregation and mission.

Offering Plates (in church):
Each Sunday the offering plates is passed amongst the congregation during services.

Giving - Tap and Pay (in church):
Tap and Pay donation points are located around the church.

Retiring Offering (in church):
Offering boxes are located by the main doors of the church.

Online Giving:
Giving online via bank transfer or credit card is available.
Please refer to the link below:

Click here for giving

St Michael's Notices

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Congregational Meeting and Council Elections

A congregational meeting and Church Council Election will be held in the Hall on Sunday 17 November, after morning tea.

The Church Council has an important role in shaping the life, culture, and future of
St Michael’s.

Everyone is very welcome to attend the meeting, but you do need to be a member to vote.

A presentation on the St Michael’s Revitalisation Project will be held during
the meeting.

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Church of All Nations (CAN) Community Support Homework Appeal

‍We are collecting donations to assist the CAN Community Support Homework Club. CAN would appreciate donations of gender neutral stationary, for ages prep to Year 12, to gift to the students in their homework club. Items that would be helpful are
notebooks or sketch books, good
quality textas/markers & good quality coloured pencils, sharpeners, erasers, 2B pencils and zip-up pencil cases.

To help, please place your (unwrapped)
donation in the box at the front of the church from Sunday, 10 November. Donations will be collected for delivery to CAN Community Support on Monday
25 November.

Living the Questions

Join us for the final Living the Questions Session. This is a special event covering Sessions 20 & 21.
Explore the biblical foundations, theological grounding, and spiritual practices at the heart of Progressive Christianity in this video-based discussion series.

Facillitator: Neil Blood

When: Sunday, 24 November 11:45am

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

For more information

Vale

We saddened to learn of the passing of two wonderful St Michael's members,
Judith Pickup and Jenny Cheng.

Judith Pickup

Judith passed away on Wednesday, 30 October.

Judith became a Member of St Michael’s in 1988. In her early days at St Michael’s, she participated in various discussion groups, carried the Staff and assisted with the
choir on many occasions. In recent years she has regularly participated in the
online services.
At Judith’s request her family will gather
together, to celebrate her life.

Jennifer (Jenny) Cheng

Jenny passed on Sunday, 3 November.

Jenny was living a busy life as a wife, mother, and schoolteacher when she
suffered a stroke. As she dedicated herself to recovery, she discovered there were no support groups for survivors. Together with her husband Peter, she founded the Boroondara Stroke Support group in 2002.
Today, the group still supports many people through its activities and wellbeing
programs. Jenny received a St Michael’s Medallion in 2007 for her work with stroke survivors and became a member of
St Michael’s in 2009.
A service of thanksgiving for Jenny’s life will be held at St Michael’s on Saturday,
9 November, at 3pm.

‍Volunteering at St Michael's

Volunteers are vital to the vibrant life and mission of St Michael’s.

If you are interested in volunteering you can leave their details via the sign-up sheet on the table in the eastern colonnade or contact the church office.

All volunteers need a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to comply with Victoria's Child Safe Standards and Uniting Church policies. If you need help

organising a WWCC, the office is available to provide support with the process.

Email your volunteer queries here

Wider Church and Community

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Housing & Homelessness Forum

Explore the interrelated issues of homelessness and housing by hearing from Deborah Holmes and Noah Yang who have created organisations to provide services for the homeless.

When: Sunday November 17, 3.00pm
Where: Stonnington Community Uniting Church East Malvern.

More information here

Church of All Nations:
Spring Fundraiser Concert

The Church of All Nations, Carlton is
hosting a Spring Fundraiser Recital
featuring Sarah Cuming (cello) and Peter Adam (organ & piano). Proceeds support Church of All Nations Community Support

multi-lingual playgroup.
When: 16 November, 2.30pm

Learn more here