Programs and Care - Sunday Programs
St Michael's Rescues Planet Earth
Convened by Don Fry, AO, this new program is looking at the environmental issues facing our community, our city and the world, and initiating activities to contribute to help save our planet.
Searchers
The Searchers' Group aims to draw people into a searching non-dogmatic, non-judgemental discussion. The aim is to evoke interest in every ‘fringe dweller'. Encourage people to be a ‘Searcher'.
Meditation with Marion Robertson
On Sunday mornings after morning service from 11.45am sharp until 12.00pm, a short meditation session is offered for anyone to participate in for a moment of reflection. This session of meditation is free and is facilitated by Marion Robertson in the Acacia Room on the 2nd Floor.
Global Concerns
Global Concerns is an organisation within St Michael's who raises funds to donate to various social justice programs. The hard-working Global Concerns team raises the majority of their funds through running a stall every Sunday after morning service with a variety of books, CDs, home-made food and a range of other items. Donations are made to a diverse range of organisations including PLAN; an annual donation to support a child in Ghana; Royal District Nursing Service Homeless Persons Program in St Kilda; ISHR Afghan Appeal; Catholic Teachers College in Bacau, East Timor; Children First Foundation; Darfur Emergency relief for victims of Sudan crisis; and Biala Box Hill, and early intervention program for children with disabilities.
Please contact John Kelly for further information.
Womenspace 2008
A group for all women interested in exploring issues of wellness and positive living for women. Facilitated by Julie Hall, the theme of 'Exploring Women's Health and Well-Being: The Mind, Body and Spirit Connection' will include an interesting and informative collaboration of guest speakers and activities in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Womenspace is held on the last Sunday of each month from 11.45 am to 1.00 pm.
Cosmos Co-Creators
An Evocative exploration linking the multiple roads to an enlightened spirituality and our global identity as co-creators of our world. Facilitated by Julie Hall commencing after coffee, be part of this stimulating series of discussions, the first commencing on March 9.
Men's Group
In 2008, Men's Group will discuss a wide range of relevant topics, as well as looking at the unity between family members and other issues relevant to society today. Men's Group aims to encourage those willing to be involved to share and enjoy each others talents and experiences and are very willing to welcome new-comers to their group.
Men's Group is facilitated by John Foster and is held on the last Sunday of each month from 11.45am to 1.00pm at the St Michael's Centre.
Hungry Readers
We hope, once again, this year, to build and rebuild excited and exciting communities around books. This is a group for those interested in talking about books. It is also a group where people develop long-lasting friendships. If you are interested in participating, please contact Graham Corbett or Graeme Ingliss after Sunday service.
Sunday Morning Talkback
Talking together about perceptions, ideas, considerations and differences arising from the morning's address. Facilitated by Ron Weiher and Clive Smith on Sundays after service in the Minister's Reception Room.
Poetry Group
A chance to share your favourite poem or be creative and write your own. Facilitated by Peter Kingsbury and held on the third Sunday of the month.
Sunday Lunch Group
Each Sunday after service a group meets for lunch. To meet up with the group, see Susan Robinson after service in the library.
Amnesty International
The St Michael's arm of Amnesty International hosts many events during the year with the aim of raising money to aid the fight for human right and stop the persecution of men, women and children throughout the world. Concerts, candle days, letter writing and guest speakers are just some of the activities planned for the year that you can lend your support to.
Knit and Chat Group
Although relatively small, the achievements of the St Michael's Knit and Chat group have been astonishing. They have assisted organisations such as Bonnets for Premature Babies at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Teddies for Ambulance Officers to give to sick children, extra long jumpers for children in Nepal; and knitted goods for Mayflower, and in more recent times, St Michael's Global Concerns and Kildonan Child and Family Services, an outreach of the Uniting Church.
For more information, please see Judith Anstee.