The Voice to Parliament

Church of All Nations – 180 Palmerston Street,

Carlton Vic 3053

Thursday 25 May 2023 at 6:30pm

 

‘The referendum will be a rare opportunity for Australians to improve our nation’s standing in the world, and vastly improve the lives of Indigenous peoples, with a single act of reconciliation.’ – Thomas Mayo

 

Join us for an evening of conversation with Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo (formerly Mayor) and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien because you want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means. Together Mayo and O’Brien have written The Voice to Parliament Handbook: All the Detail You Need as a clear and simple guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Free, but bookings are essential. Please book here.

This event is supported by Church of All Nations, The Victorian Women’s Trust and Readings.

 

1. The most recent Synod eNews (March 16)
2. This Sunday March 19 our worship will pick up the Lent 4 readings, with a focus on John 9.1-42; for the readings and some background, see here.
3. The MtE Events Calendar
4. 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 April.
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. 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. There will be no service at Elm St that day, more details to come!
2. Quarterly Conversation April 27

Other things which might interest

1. St Michael’s Uniting Church and Triumph of Good Incorporated will be holding a Ukraine Crisis Charity Concert on Saturday, 25 March from 7:30p: DETAILS
2. Community Forum on Gambling

1. This Sunday March 12 our worship will be led by Peter Blackwood and Matt Julius; for the readings and some background, see here
2. The MtE Events Calendar
3. 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 April.
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. Meeting God in Paul – Lenten Groups March 2023
2. Quarterly Conversation April 27

Other things which might interest

1. St Michael’s Uniting Church and Triumph of Good Incorporated will be holding a Ukraine Crisis Charity Concert on Saturday, 25 March from 7:30p: DETAILS

1. A congregational meeting will follow worship THIS Sunday March 5
2. Our online Lenten studies have begun: details
3. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster March 1)
4. St Michael’s Uniting Church and Triumph of Good Incorporated will be holding a Ukraine Crisis Charity Concert on Saturday, 25 March from 7:30p: DETAILS
5. The most recent Synod eNews (March 2)
6. This Sunday March 5 is the second Sunday in Lent, and we’ll be focusing on the Gospel for the day; for the readings and some background, see 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 March.
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. Meeting God in Paul – Lenten Groups March 2023
2. Quarterly Conversation April 27

1. We commence the season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday Service, Feb 22, 6.45pm in the Elm Street church/hallOur online Lenten studies commence next week on March 1 (evening) and March 3 (afternoon) — a short, 3-week study this year: details
2. A congregational meetinf will follow worship on Sunday March 5
3. This Sunday February 26 is the first Sunday in Lent; for the readings and some background, see 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 March.
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. Meeting God in Paul – Lenten Groups March 2023
2. Quarterly Conversation April 27

 

Lenten Studies

See here for details!

Services

Ash Wednesday — Wednesday Feb 22, 6.45pm (Gathered only, not live-streamed)

Sunday services will be at the normal time – 10.00am. 

Passion Sunday — April 2 — We have usually had a reading of the passion narrative of the year’s appointed gospel on this Sunday.

Maundy Thursday — April 6 — A Tenebrae service, 7.30pm (Gathered only, not live-streamed)

Good Friday  — April 7 — 10.00am (Gathered and live-streamed)

Easter Vigil — Saturday April 8 — 8.00pm (Gathered only, not live-streamed)

Easter Day — Sunday April 9 — 10.00am (Gathered and live-streamed)

NOTE — NO SERVICE SUNDAY APRIL 16 at Elm Street

• The service will be held at the Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Cres, Parkville.
• Parking is available on site (entry is opposite the Melbourne Cemetery Main Entrance) or street-side parking nearby.
• Entry to the Centre is via the street-end of the building.

News

1. We commence the season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday Service, next week, 6.45pm in the Elm Street church/hall
2. Our Lenten studies commence on March 1 (evening) and March 3 (afternoon) — a short, 3-week study this year: details
3. The most recent Synod eNews (Feb 16)
4. This Sunday February we’ll pick up themes from the story of the Transfiguration
5. The MtE Events Calendar
6. 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 March.
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. Congregational meeting after worship, March 5
2. Meeting God in Paul – Lenten Groups March 2023
3. Quarterly Conversation April 27

News

1. There will be a conversation following worship this Sunday Feb 12, looking at the forthcoming Lent and Easter services.
2. This Sunday in worship, we’ll pick up the themes of the set readings, with a focus on Matthew 5.21-25 and the theme of ‘contempt’.
3. The MtE Events Calendar
4. 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 March.
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. Quarterly Conversation April 27
2. Meeting God in Paul – Lenten Groups March 2023

News

1. This Sunday/Christmas Day the service commences at 9.30am!
2. A Christmas “opinion” piece
3. The most recent Presbytery News (Dec 18)
4. The most recent Synod eNews (Dec 15)
5. UCA Assembly “Circles” in 2022
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 February.
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. Quarterly Conversation Feb 2
2. Meeting God in Paul – Lenten Groups March 2023

News

1. TOMORROW TONIGHT Thurday 15th – Carols at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 7pm
2. This Sunday December 18 will be our annual Advent Carols and Readings service
3. The Sunday December 25/Christmas Day service will be at 9.30am
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 February.
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. Quarterly Conversation Feb 2