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
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
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 season of Advent begins this Sunday; our focus text will be from Matthew.
Monday December 1, we selected Edge of Life, @ 10.45 am @ Cinema Nova – Edge of Life.
The blurb: Intellectually, we all know our lives will end, and yet – in the Western world at least – we act as if death is a mirage, disappearing the closer we move towards it. Two doctors in Australia are using psilocybin to help ease the anguish of their patients at the end of life, and the results they have seen are truly remarkable. But this visioning tool, like other plant medicines, is not new; it comes from ancient traditions. When the doctors’ journey to the Amazon to experience traditional medicines for themselves, they are confronted by realisations they have no explanation for. Is it possible the world’s oldest cultures have something important to teach us, not just about traditional medicines, but about death itself?
Meet upstairs in the foyer to buy tickets (or buy them online); coffee is available in the cafe next to the box office, and stay for a toastie lunch and conversation in the cafe afterwards if you can. A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future; contact Craig to join this.
2025 Inaugural Langmore Oration with Sam Roggeveen (Yep, that Langmore!)
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
Synod Justice Unit Event — SOLD! Who Broke the Australian Dream – Melbourne Screening.
Comedian Mark Humphries is sick of standing in lines for rentals. But if a C-grade celebrity is struggling to buy a house, how do normal people do it? Mark investigates Australia’s housing crisis, uncovering the policies which supercharged the housing market, the solutions at hand, and one big revelation that might just fix it. TIckets: SOLD! Who Broke the Australian Dream – Melbourne Screening
This Sunday November 9, our focus text will be John 1.18, considering Jesus as the one who “makes known” – or “exegetes” – God.
On Sunday November 23 we will hold our re-located All Saints luncheon (now a “Christ the King” luncheom), after worship. Please speak to Rod and Rosemary about whether you’re able to come, and what you can bring to share for the meal.
This Sunday worship will be led by Peter Blackwood.
Monday Morning Movies — Monday November 3 @10:35 @Cinema Nova – “The Travellers”: a poignant, funny and heartwarming family story set in Western Australia, The Travellers is the new film from acclaimed director Bruce Beresford (Ladies In Black, Breaker Morant, Driving Miss Daisy). Meet upstairs in the foyer to buy tickets (or buy online); coffee is available in the cafe next to the box office, and stay for a toastie lunch and conversation in the cafe afterwards if you can.
On Sunday November 23 we will hold our re-located All Saints luncheon (now a “Christ the King” luncheom), after worship. Please speak to Rod and Rosemary about whether you’re able to come, and what you can bring to share for the meal.
For those who participated in the Gaza protest photo-op at CAN a few weeks back, the collation of all congregational images (including the MtE/CAN one) is here.
Churches responding to Yoorrook: Can we handle the truth? A special forum to explore the church’s response to Yoorrook recommendations. This is co-hosted by The Wesley Centre, Christians for Yoorrook, and ANTaR Victora. Sat 18th October, 10.30am – 2.30pm at 95 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Registration
THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER 6:00 PM FOR 6:30PM START: FREE WILL OR DIVINE SCRIPT? WHO’S REALLY IN CONTROL? Christian and Muslim reflections on Theology and the World. Panel Discussion with Rev Dr Daniel Sihombing, Pilgrim Theological College; Dr Omer Ergl, Islamic Sciences & Research Academy with Moderator Noor Gillani, from The Conversation. A conversation exploring Divine Control, Human Agency, and the implications for Moral Responsibility. Light Refreshments at 6:00pm. Panel starts at 6:30pm. Venue: Yuma Auditorium, Centre of Theology & Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville: Registration
Advance Notice – Other
Monday Movies at the Nova. First Monday of the month. The movie and time will be advised late in the week prior. A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future, including having a say in the next movie! NEXT: Nov 3, time and film TBA
Discernment Day (CTM event) Are you wondering “where to from here” in terms of your discipleship? Ever thought about what God might be calling you to? And how do you know it’s a call from God? The Synod equipping Leadership for Mission team warmly invites you to attend a Discernment Day on Saturday 25 October. We will offer an opportunity to learn about discernment, lay and ordained ministries, UCA processes, and educational pathways. This event will be held in person in Parkville and online. All are welcome. Come and see! Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/discernment-day Where: Centre For Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville When: 9am-4pm Saturday 25 October Cost: $40 per person (in-person); Free (online via Zoom).
Churches responding to Yoorrook: Can we handle the truth? A special forum to explore the church’s response to Yoorrook recommendations. This is co-hosted by The Wesley Centre, Christians for Yoorrook, and ANTaR Victora. Sat 18th October, 10.30am – 2.30pm at 95 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Registration
THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER 6:00 PM FOR 6:30PM START: FREE WILL OR DIVINE SCRIPT? WHO’S REALLY IN CONTROL? Christian and Muslim reflections on Theology and the World. Panel Discussion with Rev Dr Daniel Sihombing, Pilgrim Theological College; Dr Omer Ergl, Islamic Sciences & Research Academy with Moderator Noor Gillani, from The Conversation. A conversation exploring Divine Control, Human Agency, and the implications for Moral Responsibility. Light Refreshments at 6:00pm. Panel starts at 6:30pm. Venue: Yuma Auditorium, Centre of Theology & Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville: Registration
Advance Notice – Other
Monday Movies at the Nova. First Monday of the month. The movie and time will be advised late in the week prior. A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future, including having a say in the next movie!
Other things which might interest
Discernment Day (CTM event) Are you wondering “where to from here” in terms of your discipleship? Ever thought about what God might be calling you to? And how do you know it’s a call from God? The Synod equipping Leadership for Mission team warmly invites you to attend a Discernment Day on Saturday 25 October. We will offer an opportunity to learn about discernment, lay and ordained ministries, UCA processes, and educational pathways. This event will be held in person in Parkville and online. All are welcome. Come and see! Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/discernment-day Where: Centre For Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville When: 9am-4pm Saturday 25 October Cost: $40 per person (in-person); Free (online via Zoom).
This Sunday we will welcome Tom Grayden, a Melbourne Uni chaplain whose ministry MtE supports financially; Tom will speak about his work after worship.
Also this Sunday, Church Council meets with the CAN CC after morning tea.
Monday Movies at the Nova. Monday, October 6: our movie will be The Wolves Always Come at Night, commencing 10.35am, runtime 96mins. Arrive 10.00+ to purchase tickets (or online beforehand). Coffee/toasties from the Nova afterwards for those who’d like to discuss the film… (A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future, including having a say in the next movie!)
Discernment Day (CTM event) Are you wondering “where to from here” in terms of your discipleship? Ever thought about what God might be calling you to? And how do you know it’s a call from God? The Synod equipping Leadership for Mission team warmly invites you to attend a Discernment Day on Saturday 25 October. We will offer an opportunity to learn about discernment, lay and ordained ministries, UCA processes, and educational pathways. This event will be held in person in Parkville and online. All are welcome. Come and see! Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/discernment-day Where: Centre For Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville When: 9am-4pm Saturday 25 October Cost: $40 per person (in-person); Free (online via Zoom).
Monday Movies at the Nova. First Monday of the month. The movie and time will be advised late in the week prior. A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future, including having a say in the next movie!
