Programs and Care - Sunday Programs
What's happening on Sunday at St Michael's?
Click here to view our Sundays at St Michael's 2010 event Calendar.
For all events happening on all other days, please refer to our events page.
New Faith Discussion Group
The New Faith Discussion Group offers the opportunity for an open discussion on topics of the New Faith. You are invited to join the conversation.
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.
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
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.
Arts for Rights
The environment at St Michael's helps stimulate many of us in wanting to learn and enjoy more in the area of the Arts, Theatre, Ballet, Opera and Exhibitions. Arts for Rights was started in 2008, to help raise funds for Human Rights while learning about and enjoying the many varied and exciting areas of the arts.
The group provides a fantastic opportunity to raise important funds for human rights programs, as well as meeting others who share your interests.
Outings are scheduled for once a month* and anyone is welcome to attend.
*Please note that many outings are not on a Sunday.
To see the current program guide click here.
Things That Matter
A new lively, interactive program focused on things that matter to all of us, here and now. We ask the question: What on earth could religion in the 21st century possibly contribute to our contemporary concerns? Views, visions and ideas to challenge our assumptions, disturb our complacency and stimulate creative thinking and constructive action.
WHEN & WHERE: 2nd Sunday of every month after morning service, in the Waratah Room, 1st Floor, St Michael's Hall. Facilitator: Julie Hall
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 Discussion Space
Discussion Space is a place to share your thoughts on what each Sunday's service means to you. It also provides people with an opportunity in the spirit of New Faith to explore different thoughts about their spirituality and spirituality in general. The discussions are facilitated to ensure everyone is able to have a voice and be heard. Please come along we are looking forward to hearing what you think!
Please check the Sunday notices to see where Discussion Group will be held each week.
Facilitated by Adam Jones.
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.
St Michael's Dinner Group
The Dinner Group will meet monthly, visiting various restaurants. It is a social gathering with the aim of extending social networks, having fun and eating a variety of lovely food. You are all very welcome to attend-especially if you are new to St Michael's, or not new but just interested.
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.
Walking Group
We meet each Month on the second Saturday at 10.00am walking approximately 3-4 kilometres.
Walks to be organised by one of the group each month.
A folder of the walks around Melbourne and outer Melbourne is now available for the group.
Twice a year, a day excursion further afield will be organised.
Walks will be cancelled if the weather exceeds 32 degrees.
Contacts are Alma Hexter, Lyndell O'Brien and Peter Kahane.