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MtE Update – June 15, 2023

News

  1. See a report on one of Hotham Mission’s programs in the the latest North West Melbourne News – page 1!
  2. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (June 14)
  3. This Sunday June 11, our focus texts will be from Romans 5 (not the set text but vv.12-21); more details and background on the texts for the week are here.
  4. The MtE Events Calendar
  5. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

Advance Notice – Other

  1. The final MtE service at the Elm Street hall/church will be Sunday July 16; more details to come!
  2. The next quarterly conversation will be July 20, 1.30pm at the North Melbourne Library.

MtE Update – June 9, 2023

News

  1. Most recent news from the Synod (June 8)
  2. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (June 7)
  3. This Sunday June 11, our focus texts will be from Genesis 12 and Romans 4; more details and background on the texts for the week are here.
  4. The MtE Events Calendar
  5. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

Advance Notice – Other

  1. The final MtE service at the Elm Street hall/church will be Sunday July 16; more details to come!
  2. The next quarterly conversation will be July 20, 1.30pm at the North Melbourne Library.

Lectionary Commentary – Sunday/Ordinary 10A; Proper 5A (June 5-June 11)

The following links are to the Revised Common Lectionary commentary pages of Howard Wallace and Bill Loader, and are suggested as preparation for hearing the readings in worship for the Sunday indicated above.

Series I: Genesis 12:1-9 and Psalm 33:1-12

Series II:

Romans 4:13-25 

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

See also the By the Well podcast on several of these texts

MtE Update – June 4, 2023

News

  1. There will be a congregational meeting following worship, June 4; papers will be circulated shortly!
  2. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 31)
  3. This Sunday June 4, is Trinity Sunday; more details on the texts for the week are here.
  4. The MtE Events Calendar
  5. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

Advance Notice – Other

  1. The next quarterly conversation will be July 20, 1.30pm at the North Melbourne Library.

MtE Update – May 28, 2023

  1. This Sunday May 28, we welcome Rev Rob Gotch as our liturgist and preacher
  2. There will be a congregational meeting next week following worship, June 4; papers will be circulated shortly!
  3. You might be interested in an Online Opinion piece Craig published this week, based on a sermon from a few weeks ago.
  4. Latest Synod e-News (May 25)
  5. Latest news from the Assembly (May 24)
  6. This Sunday May 28, is Pentecost; more details on the texts for the week are here.
  7. The MtE Events Calendar
  8. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

MtE Update – May 19, 2023

  1. Following worship on THIS Sunday May 21 there will be a short workshop for those who read the Bible in our worship services, with pointers (well, just one pointer really!) about how to read most effectively for those who are listening. The workshop will run for about 45mins; those who ‘just’ listen to the readings are also welcome to attend!
  2. From Justice and International Mission (Synod): Reaching Net Zero Discussion paper (May 19)
  3. Uniting for a Voice – 2023 Referendum
  4. Most recent news from the Synod (May 11)
  5. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 17)
  6. This Sunday May 21, our focus text will be 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11;; more details here.
  7. The MtE Events Calendar
  8. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

MtE Update – May 5, 2023

  1. New MtE online discussion groups beginning next week!
  2. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (April 27)
  3. Following worship on Sunday May 21 there will be a short workshop for those who read the Bible in our worship services, with pointers (well, just one pointer really!) about how to read most effectively for those who are listening. The workshop will run for about 45mins; those who ‘just’ listen to the readings are also welcome to attend!
  4. The most recent news from the Synod (April 27)
  5. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 3)
  6. The most recent Presbytery newsletter (April 28)
  7. Forthcoming “Voice to Parliament” forum at Church of All Nations
  8. This Sunday May 7, our focus text will be John 14.1-19; more details here.
  9. The MtE Events Calendar
  10. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

MtE Update – April 27, 2023

  1. New MtE online discussion groups beginning in May
  2. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (April 27)
  3. Most recent news from the Synod (April 27)
  4. Congregational AGM Sunday May 7
  5. This Sunday April 30 we welcome back Matt Julius as our guest preacher. Matt will focus on the 1 Peter reading for the day; more details here.
  6. The MtE Events Calendar
  7. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in May.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

Advance Notice

  1. Scripture-readers’ workshop following worship Sunday May 21 (date TBC)

The Shape of Living – Online Discussion Groups May – July 2023

The MtE second quarter discussion groups will be looking at David Ford’s, The Shape of Living, a study of Christian (and any!) life in a world of competing and contradictory options and claims on our hearts.

The study series will run for seven or eight weeks, at one session per week in either of two meeting times (see below). Participants should get their own copy of the book and read the set chapter for that week in preparation for the discussion.

The quickest and cheapest option for getting your copy seems to be here (paperback via Amazon) but it may be available elsewhere (look for ISBN of 9781848252479 / 1848252471 to keep us all on the same page!)

The sessions run for 75-90 mins, and will be as follows:

  • 1 – ONLINE Wednesday nights, 7.45pm, from May 10
  • 2 – ONLINE Friday afternoons, 1.30pm, from May 12

Please register you interest in the form below, in order to receive the Zoom link for these conversation groups.

We hope you can join us for what will certainly be stimulating discussions!

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MtE Update – April 14, 2023

  1. On Sunday April 16, our regular worship service will be held at the Centre for Theology and Ministry, Parkville (between St Hilda’s and Ormond Colleges), at 10am. Click here for details about location, parking and the rest!
  2. Next week (April 23) is our annual MtE Luncheon following worship; please let us know if you’ve not already indicated that you’re coming, and what you can bring.
  3. A second Easter Op-Ed piece from Craig, this one on “Pearls and Irritations”.
  4. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (April 12)
  5. Forthcoming “Voice to Parliament” forum at Church of All Nations
  6. This Sunday April 16 our focus text will be John 20.19-31.
  7. The MtE Events Calendar
  8. Previous sermons and services (recordings)

Worship

  1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in May.
  2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask.

Advance Notice

  1. Sunday April 23 — MtE Luncheon following morning worship; details and registration to come!
  2. Quarterly Conversation April 27
  3. Congregational AGM Sunday May 7
  4. Scripture-readers’ workshop following worship Sunday May 21
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