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First Sunday in Advent - Sunday 1 December, 10 am
"A new story begins: Advent Action and Reflection" Minister: Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Music: Galliano Sommavilla (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ) | |
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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 |
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| Meditation SessionRegroup & Refocus. A calming meditation session to help you reset during the festive season.
When: Sunday 1 December | 12:00pm Where: Wellbeing Studio, Level 1 |
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| 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: | |
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| Repair, Reuse, Refashion:
The Christmas Edit
Come and join Ange Tang for a relaxing and productive session creating your own Christmas decorations.
No experience necessary.
All materials will be supplied.
Facilitator: Ange Tang
When: Sunday 8 December | 12:00pm Where: Waratah Room, Level 1 |
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Act for Peace through the Christmas Bowl
Please join us this year as we celebrate 75 years of the Christmas Bowl,
because everyone deserves a safe place where they belong.
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| Congratulations John Coppock
We would like extend our congratulations
to St Michael's member and councillor, John Coppock (OAM) who was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Monash University on 13 November. The fellowships was awarded in recognition of John's distinguished service to pharmacy, for creating unique benefits for the wider community, as well making important contributions to Monash University.
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| Thursday Organ RecitalMusic on your lunchbreak. Enjoy the
magnificence of the St Michael's grand
organ and the beauty of St Michael's at the free Thursday lunchtime recitals.
The recital series features St Michael's
organist, Rhys Boak and guest artists.
When: Thursdays at 1:00pm. Doors open 12:30pm
Where: St Michael's Uniting Church
Please note: While we take a break over Christmas there will be no organ recitals on: 19 & 26 December 2024 & 2 January.
We would love to see you at Carols and Readings service, Thursday, 19 December at 7:30pm for joyful singing, brass, organ music and readings. | |
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Volunteering at St Michael'sVolunteers 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. | |
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Wider Church and Community |
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| UnitingWorld gift catalogue released
UnitingWorld has launched its Everything in Common Gift Catalogue for 2024, featuring gifts that help fight poverty and build hope.
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| Call for Theological reflections for the Act2 Project
A new call for papers from the Act2 Project What do the words 'mission', 'discipleship' and 'evangelism' mean for the Uniting Church? A new call for papers from the Act2 Project invites your reflections. | |
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| Photo by Josie Stephens | Pexels |
| 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023. The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. The 16 Days of Activism is an opportunity to revitalise commitments, call for
accountability and action from
decision-makers, to acheive gender
equality and women’s and girls’ rights everywhere. | |
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