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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday, our focus text in worship will (probably!) be Romans 4.
• Our next Monday Morning Movie at the Nova is next week, Monday March 2, at 10.45: Mr Nobody against Putin (91mins)
  • As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher films what’s really happening in his own school.
  • Academy Award nominee: Best Documentary Feature. Directed by David Borenstein and co-directed by Pasha Talankin, this uniquely collaborative film is as captivating and joyful as it is eye-opening and sobering. MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN showcases rare footage that reveals the profound impact of Putin’s regime on the lives of everyday Russians, particularly its children. Russian and Ukranian language, English subtitles.
• Lenten Studies beginning February 18/20: Power and Passion
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Feb 25)
• Most recent Presbytery News (Feb 24)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • The grass withers
  • New Theological Fragments (110-115): the unnecessary God.

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday, Robert Gribben will be preaching from the readings for the first Sunday of Lent..
• Lenten Studies beginning February 18/20: Power and Passion
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Feb 18)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • The grass withers
  • New Theological Fragments (110-115): the unnecessary God.

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday, our focus text will Matthew 17.1-9.
• Ash Wednesday, 1230pm, February 18. There may be some parking available in the CTM car park on the day.
• Lenten Studies beginning February 18/20: Power and Passion
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Feb 11)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • Theological Fragments on Secularism

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday, we will welcom Daniel Broadstock back as our guest preacher.
• NEXT WEEK: Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay February 6, 1100am at the CTM library
• Ash Wednesday, mid-day ish, February 18; details to come!
• Lenten Studies beginning February 18/20: Power and Passion
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Feb 4)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • Turning Pages (books!): Infocracy

Advance Notice – Other

• The inaugural Wesley Centre Theology and Culture Conference on the topic of Gendered Violence.

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday, our focus text will be Matthew 5.1-12.
• Monday Movies at the Nova. Mon Feb 2, 10.50am at the Nova: “It was just an accident” A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future, including having a say in the next movie! (Next Event — March 2, details TBA.)
• NEXT WEEK: Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay February 6, 1100am at the CTM library
• Lenten Studies beginning February 18/20: Power and Passion
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (January 28)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • Turning Pages (books!): Infocracy

Advance Notice – Other

• The inaugural Wesley Centre Theology and Culture Conference on the topic of Gendered Violence.
• Ash Wednesday, mid-day ish, February 18; details to come!

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

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Coming Soon!

• MtE Update is back from the summer break!
• This Sunday, our focus text will be 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 (running a week early on the lectionary!)
• Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay February 6, 1100am at the CTM library
• Lenten Studies beginning in February 18/20: Power and Passion
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Presbytery News (January 19)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • New Theological Fragments (82-89): On theodicy

Advance Notice – Other

• The inaugural Wesley Centre Theology and Culture Conference on the topic of Gendered Violence.
• Ash Wednesday, mid-day ish, February 18; details to come!

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

Our Lenten Studies for 2026 will use Samuel Well’s 
Power and Passion: Six Characters in Search of Resurrection

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Samuel Wells vividly paints the stories surrounding Jesus’ cross and resurrection. We see the weakness of Pontius Pilate and Barabbas, and the compromised character of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. We discover the subtle power of Pilate’s wife. And in Peter and Mary Magdalene we find the true power of resurrection, bringing forgiveness and ending the stranglehold of death, thus transforming all human passion. Through close readings of the gospel texts, Wells demonstrates the significance of these characters for faith and life today. In this book, structured with one chapter for each week of Lent, Wells guides us from the deathly power that put Jesus on the cross to the new power brought by Jesus’ resurrection. The book offers opportunities at the end of each chapter for prayer and discussion.

These study groups seek to be ecumenical in participation, with people from MtE, Parkville’s St Carthages, Carlton’s Church of All Nations and Kew Uniting Church being among those participating in previous groups. (Let us know if you would like to join our online ones!)

At the moment, two online (Zoom) groups are planned from Wednesday February 18 (7.45pm) and Friday February 20 (1.30PM), for six weeks (one week per chapter). (We are, however, hoping to be able to offer other groups in co-operation with other congregations — these will be added to the page here as they are confirmed). (Let us know if you would like to offer a parallel series of studies on this text we could advertise!)

Participants should get their own copies of the book. Amazon will be the quickest, but it is also available at other places more cheaply if you get in early; some sites have electonric versions, as well. 

 AND you might also be interested in:

• • Quarterly Conversations on the Quarterly Essay

Please register your intention to join the Lenten discussions below, so that you can receive the Zoom link for groups!

PLEASE REGISTER BELOW

You’re most welcome to join us at our Christmas celebrations this year!

Sunday December 21 (Advent 4, morning worship): a service of Advent carols and readings with Eucharist, 10am.

We have no Christmas Eve (night of the 24th) services at Mark the Evangelist, but commend the Christmas Eve service at St Mary’s Anglican Church: (11pm Carols by the Crib and 11.30pm Midnight Mass ) or Wesley Uniting Church, Lonsdale Street at 9pm.

Christmas Day (Thursday 25th): Worship with Eucharist, 9.30am

Normal services will continue, 10am, on December 28 and throughout January; see the calendar for details

ALL SERVICES at MtE are presently being live-streamed from the designated start time, and are available later as a recording: details from streaming link on the Home Page

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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday December 14, we will welcome Sesi Taunga, one of our UCA ministry candidates at Pilgrim College, as our guest speak. Focus texts will be from Isaiah and Matthew.
• And… a congregational meeting will follow worship this week.
• Sunday December 21 will feature our annual Advent Carols and Readings service
• Christmas Day service will be at 9.30am
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Assembly President’s Christmas message
• Most recent Assembly news (December 10)
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • New Theological Fragments (82-89): Resurrection II

Advance Notice – Other

• The inaugural Wesley Centre Theology and Culture Conference on the topic of Gendered Violence.

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups

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Coming Soon!

• This Sunday; our focus text will be from Matthew 3.
• 2025 Inaugural Langmore Oration with Sam Roggeveen
  • Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025, Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Venue: Arts West Building, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus
  • The Langmore Oration is FREE but registration is essential. The Initiative for Peacebuilding proudly presents the Langmore Oration, honouring the vision and achievements of Professor John Langmore AM, in developing the concept of the Initiative for Peacebuilding, and his lifelong advocacy for peace, equity, and global cooperation.
  • The inaugural address, “War and Peace in Asia’s New Order: Australia’s Duty,” will be delivered by Sam Roggeveen, Director of the International Security Program at the Lowy Institute and author of The Echidna Strategy: Australia’s Search for Power and Peace. Drawing on his extensive experience in strategic analysis and international security, Sam will explore Australia’s role in promoting peace amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China, asking how stability can be sustained without escalating conflict. The event will be moderated by Professor Erika Feller AO, followed by a Q&A and refreshments in the Atrium
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Justice and International Mission Survey
• Recent posts on Craig’s Faith after Faith:
  • Recent sermons
  • “An Advent Order“
  • New Theological Fragments (82-89): Resurrection II

Advance Notice – Other

• The inaugural Wesley Centre Theology and Culture Conference on the topic of Gendered Violence.

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)
• MtE (and friends!) study groups