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The United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 1, 2026 Worship ServiceSunday, February 1Lessons: "The Beatitudes" Matthew5:1-12, and "An Old Man in Church" by Oswald Mbuyoseni MtshaliMeditation: "More Than a Diagnostic" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2026-02-0252 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 18, 2026 Worship ServiceSunday, January 18, 2026 Worship ServiceLessons: John 1:29-51 and "Invitation", a poem by Mary OliverHomily: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2026-01-1950 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 11, 2026 Worship ServiceSunday, January 11, 2026 ~ the First Sunday in the Season of Epiphany Lessons: "The Baptism of Jesus" ~ Matthew 3:13-17Excerpts from "Keepers of the Water Declaration, Fort Simpson, 2006"Homily: "Blessings of the Waters" ~ Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2026-01-1249 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastDecember 21, 2025 Worship Service with Handbell Choir and Guest MusicianSunday, December 21,2025 ~ Advent 4CGuest Musician: Margaret Barsumian, clarinetistGospel Lesson: "Jesus's Beginning" Matthew 1:18-25Meditation: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-12-2249 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 16, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, November 16, 2025 ~ Proper 28CLessons: " A Glorious New Creation" ~ Isaiah 65:17-25 "Real Work" ~ poem by Wendell BerryHomily: "Creative Energies" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-11-1744 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 9, 2025 Sunday ServiceThe Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 27C - Our 250th Worship Podcast! Lessons:Psalter - Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21“Setting Priorities, Building a Temple” - Haggai 1:1-15a“A Present Letdown and Future Glory” - Haggai 1:15b-2:9 “There is No Going Back” by Wendell Berry Hymns: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”“O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines”“Comfort, Comfort, You My People”Homily: “Living Up to Expectations” Rev. Jared M. Hamilton To learn...
2025-11-1046 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 2, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, November 2, 2025 ~ Proper 26CLesson: "Jesus and Zacchaeus" Luke 19:1-10Contemporary Lesson: "Witchgrass" poem by Louise GluckMeditation: "Outsiders" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-11-0342 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 26, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, October 26, 2025Lesson: Luke 18:9-14Homily: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-10-2750 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 5, 2025 Worship ServiceWorship Service Sunday, October 5, 2025Lessons: Lamentations 1:1-16; 3:19-26 ~ Luke 17:5-6 ~ 2Timothy 1:1-7Reflection: "Faith, Hope and Optimism?" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-10-0646 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 28, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, September 28, 2025 - Proper 21CGospel Lesson: "The Rich Man and Lazarus" Luke 16:19-31Contemporary Lesson: "What We Have" Poem by Warsan ShireReflection: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-09-2950 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 21, 2025 Sunday ServiceThe Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 20CGospel Lesson: “The Parable of the Shrewd Manager” Luke 16:1-13 Contemporary Lesson: “Possibilities” by Wisława SzymborskaHomily: “Cunning Tools for Stuck People” by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Out of Need and Out of Custom""I Am Thine, O Lord""God Be with You Till We Meet Again"To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.u...
2025-09-2250 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 14, 2025 Sunday ServiceThe Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 19CHomecoming SundayGospel Lesson: “Two Lost and Found Parables” Luke 15:1-10Contemporary Lesson: “Psalm III” by Allen GinsbergHomily: “Parables of Wholeness” by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”“A Woman and a Coin”“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/do
2025-09-1540 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 7, 2025 Sunday ServiceThe Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 18CPsalter: Psalm 139Gospel Lesson: Luke 14:25-33Contemporary Lesson: "Adult Grief" by Louise GlückHomily: “Nonattachment? Minimalism? Apathy?” by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Gather Us In""All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly""Simple Gifts"To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2025-09-0749 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastAugust 31, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, August 31, 2025 ~ Proper 17CLessons: "God's Plea to Israel" Jeremiah 2:4-13 "Humility and Hospitality" Luke 14:1, 7-14 "Humility" Poem by Wendell BerryHomily: "Humility and Reward" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-09-0140 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastAugust 24, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, August 24, 2025 ~ Proper 16CPsalter: Psalm 71:1-9Lesson: "Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman" Luke 13:10-17Meditation: "Courage and Grief" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-08-2548 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastAugust 3, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, August 3, 2025 ~ The Eighth Sunday in the Season of Pentecost, Proper 13CPsalter: Psalm 107:1-9Lessons: "The Wealthy Fool", Luke 12:13-21; "2008, XIII", poem by Wendell BerryReflection: "Extraction" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-08-0459 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 27, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, July 27, 2025 - Proper 12CLessons: "Christ as a First Principle" - Colossians 2:6-19 "Prayer and Persistence" - Luke 11:1-13Homily: "The Attention Economy and What Matters Most" - Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-07-2851 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 13, 2025 Worship ServiceJuly 13, 2025 ~ Communion SundayLesson: "The Good Samaritan" Luke 10:25-37Reflection: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-07-1444 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 29, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, June 29, 2025 Worship ServiceLessons: Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62Homily: "On Smiting Your Enemies" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-06-3052 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 8, 2025 Worship ServiceJune 8, 2025 ~ Pentecost ~ Children's SundayGospel Lessons: Luke 2:41-52 and John 14:15-26Reflection: "Greater Works Than These" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-06-0850 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 1, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, June 1, 2025 ~ The Seventh Day in EasterPsalter: Psalm 97Lessons: "Jesus Prays for his Followers" John 17:20-26 "What We Need is Here" Poem by Wendell BerryReflection: "Like an Orchestra, Like a Forest" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2025-06-0149 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 25, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, May 25, 2025 ~ Rural Life SundayPsalter: Psalm 104Lessons: Joel 2:21-27; Mark 4:26-29Contemporary Lesson: "Field Liturgy" by Jamie Hunyor, 2017Reflection: Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "God of the Fertile Fields" "Touch the Earth Lightly" "Creative God, You Spread the Earth"
2025-05-2552 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 11, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, May 11, 2025 ~ The Fourth Sunday in EastertidePsalter: Psalm 23Lesson: "Tabitha" Acts 9:36-43Reflection: "Many Hats" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" "My Life Flows On"
2025-05-1249 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastApril 27, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, April 27, 2025 ~ Second Sunday of EastertidePsalter: Psalm 150Lessons: John 20:19-31 "Vespers...In Your Extended Absence" Poem by Louise GluckReflection: Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "We Gather Together" "It Is Well with My Soul" "Let There be Peace on Earth"
2025-04-2844 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastApril 13, 2025 Worship ServicePalm Sunday ~ April 13, 2025Guest Musician: Simon Webber, cellistAccompanist: Sammy AngstmanPsalter: Psalm 118:1-4, 14-17, 21-24Lessons: "Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem" Luke 19:28-20 "The Poet Thinks About the Donkey" by Mary OliverReflection: Pastor Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" "Go Down, Moses" "Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended"
2025-04-1446 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastApril 6, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, April 6, 2025 ~ Fifth Sunday in LentLessons: "Mary Anoints Jesus" John 12:1-8 "When Death Comes" by Mary OliverReflection: Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Now Shall My Inward Joys Arise" "We Meet You, O Christ"
2025-04-0744 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMarch 2, 2025 worship ServiceSunday, March 2, 2025 ~ Transfiguration SundayPsalter: Psalm 99:1-5, 9Lesson: "The Transfiguration of Jesus" Luke 9:28-36Reflection: "When Something is Different" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding" "In the Singing" "Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory" "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace"
2025-03-0346 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 9, 2025 Worship ServiceThis is a recording of the worship service at the United Church of Hinesburg on Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Lessons: Psalm 138; Luke 5:1-11; "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. Reflection: "A Million Dollar Question" by Rev. Jared M. Hamilton (beginning at 13.13).Hymns: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” "Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service" "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"The United Church of Hinesburg holds Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in Hinesburg, Vermont. To learn more about the church's programs and events, v...
2025-02-1044 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 2, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, February 2, 2025 ~ Fourth Sunday after EpiphanyLessons: "Jesus in Nazareth Pt. 2: The Rejection" Luke 4:21-30 "Fragments" Poem by William Carlos WilliamsHomily: Adaptation of Australian poet Anne Elvey's article "Strained Breath and Open Text: Exploring the Materiality of Breath in Relation to Reading Luke 4:16–30" ~ Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "O God Beyond All Praising" "My Life Flows On" "Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
2025-02-0348 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 29, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, January 29, 2025 ~ Third Sunday after EpiphanyPsalter: Psalm 19:1-10Lessons: "One Body with Many Members" 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a "Jesus Proclaims a Divine Dream" Luke 4:14-21 "Vespers: I know what you planned..." Poem by Louise GluckHomily: Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Out of Need and Out of Custom" "Wonderful Words of Life" "God, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing"
2025-01-2751 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 12, 2025 Worship ServiceSunday, January 12, 2025 ~ First Sunday after Epiphany ~ Baptism of the LordPsalter: Psalm 29Lessons: Isaiah 43:1-7 "The Baptism of Jesus" Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 "Stream -Fountain" by Miguel de UnamunoHomily: "Water Works" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" "What Was Your Vow and Vision" "God Be with You Till We Meet Again"
2025-01-1350 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastDecember 29, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, December 29, 2024 ~ First Sunday After ChristmasLesson: "Jesus in the Temple" Luke 2:41-52Reflection: "Spirited Children" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" "The First Noel" "Go, Tell It On the Mountain"
2024-12-3053 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 10, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, November 10, 2024 ~ Proper 27BPsalter ~ Psalm 146Lessons: "The Widow's Mite" Mark 12:38-44 "Mysteries, Yes" Poem by Mary OliverHomily "People Watching at the Temple; Elections" Rev. Jared HamiltonHymns: "Come and Find the Quiet Center" "Tu Has Venido a la Orilla/Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore" "Be Still, My Soul" "My Life Flows On"
2024-11-1143 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 3, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, November 3, 2024 - Proper 26BPsalter ~ Psalm 119:1-8Lessons: "The Shema" - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 "The Greatest Commandment" - Mark 12:28-34Homily ~ "Love is the Only Measure" - Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" "Seek Ye First" "Let There Be Peace on Earth"
2024-11-0443 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 27, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, October 27, 2024 ~ Proper 25BPsalter: Psalm 126Lessons: "A Joyful Return" Jeremiah 31:7-9 "Jesus and Bartimaeus" Mark 10:46-52 "If Only People Envied Us" Poem by Mahmoud DarwishHomily: "Necessary Identities, or, They Didn't Burn Witches, They Burned Women" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "We Gather Together" "We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky" "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"
2024-10-2844 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 6, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, October 6, 2024 ~ Proper 22BPsalter: Psalm 41Lessons: "Jesus, a Man with Friends, and A Roof" Mark 2:1-12 "The Risk" A poem by Marcella Marie HollowayHomily: "The Work of Good Friends" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "What Is This Place" "Out of the Depths" "It Is Well with My Soul"
2024-10-0744 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 29, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, September 29, 2024 ~ Proper 21BPsalter: Psalm 124Lessons: "Affirm the Good Outside; Preserve the Good Inside" Mark 9-38-50 Excerpt from "Sex, Economy, Freedom, and Community" by Wendell BerryHomily: "Community as Organism" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Gather Us In" "Ours the Journey" "Bless Now, O God, the Journey"
2024-09-3050 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 22, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, September 22, 2024 ~ Proper 20BPsalter: Psalm 67Lessons: "Who is the Greatest?" Mark 9:30-37 Excerpt from "A Native Hill" by Wendell BerryHomily: Rev. Jared HamiltonHymns: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" "Touch the Earth Lightly" "Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
2024-09-2344 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 15, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, September 15, 2024 ~ Proper 19BPsalter: Psalm 19:1-10Lessons: "Peter's Confession/Confusion" Mark 8:27-37 "Manifesto: The mad Farmer Liberation Front" Wendell Berry c. 1973Homily: "The Embarrassing Messiah" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "O God Beyond All Praising" "My Life Flows On" "The Lily of the Valley"
2024-09-1654 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 8, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, September 8, 2024 ~ Proper 18BPsalter: Psalm 146Lessons: James 2:1-10, 14-17 Mark 7:24-37Homily: "Rigorous Inclusion" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" "Help Us Accept Each Other" "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" "God, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing"
2024-09-0951 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 1, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, September 1, 2024 ~ Proper 17BPsalter: Psalm 15Lessons: "Hearing and Practicing Our Faith" James 1:17-27 "Good Rules and Bad Rules" Mark 7:1-15Homily: "Remembering the First Things" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonHymns: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" "Lo, I Am with You" "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
2024-09-0250 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 23, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, June 23, 2024 ~ Proper 7BPsalter: Psalm 107: 1-9, 33-43Lessons: "God Answers Job" Job 38:1-11 "Accepting the Grace of God" 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 "Jesus Stills a Storm" Mark 4:35-41Homily: "Peace! Be Still!" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-06-2447 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 16, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, June 16, 2024 ~ Proper 6BLessons"Exaltation of God's People at Last" Ezekiel 17:22-24"Thanksgiving for Vindication" Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15"Faithful Living" 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17"Seed Parables" Mark 4:26-34Homily ~ Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-06-1739 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 9, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, June 9, 2024 ~ Third Sunday After Pentecost ~ Proper 5BPsalter: Psalm 138Lesson from the Epistles: "Eternal Weight of Glory" 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1Gospel Lesson: "Jesus, Family, and Critics" Mark 3:20-35Homily: "Critics and Calling" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonGuest Musician: Brooke Carleton, FluteAccompanist: Sammy AngstmanMusic Director: Rufus Patrick
2024-06-1052 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 2, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, June 2, 2024 ~ Communion and Children's SundayPsalter ~ Psalm 95:1-7Gospel Lesson ~ "The Child Jesus in the Temple" ~ Luke 2:41-52Reflection ~ "Bouncing Balls and Boundaries" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-06-0347 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 26, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, May 26, 2024 ~ First Sunday After Pentecost ~ Trinity SundayPsalter: Psalm 29Gospel Lesson: "Nicodemus Visits Jesus" John 3:1-17Contemporary Lesson: "Matins: Birches" by Louise GluckHomily: "Against a Static God" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-05-2749 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 12, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, May 12, 2024 ~ Seventh Sunday of EasterPsalter: Psalm 47Gospel Lesson: "Ascension of Jesus" Luke 24:44-53Homily: "Bless and Release" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-05-1336 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 5, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, May 5, 2024 Worship Service ~ Sixth Sunday of EastertideLesson from the Gospels "Love One Another" John 15:9-17Homily - Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-05-0647 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastApril 10, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, April 14 - Third Sunday of EastertideGospel Lesson: "Jesus Appears to His Disciples" Luke 24:36b-48Contemporary Lesson: "A Prayer in Spring" Robert FrostReflection: "Easter Scars" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-04-1446 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastEaster Sunday, March 31, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, March 31, 2024 - EasterPsalter ~ Psalm 16:5-11Lessons ~ "Praise for Deliverance" Isaiah 25:6-9 ~ "Peter's Speech" Acts 10:34-43 ~ " The Resurrection of Jesus" Mark 16:1-8Contemporary Lesson ~ "It Is Enough" by Anne Alexander BinghamReflection ~ "Rumors" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2024-03-3153 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMarch 24, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, March 24, 2024 - Palm SundayPsalter Reading - Psalm 118:1-4, 14-17, 21-24Gospel Lesson - "Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem" Mark 11:1-11Contemporary Lesson - "I write on this day..." an excerpt from John Leax’s 1992 book entitled Lent.”Homily - "Our Hearts Lean Toward" Rev. Jared M. HamiltonGuest Musician - Cristina Escobedo with Amy PatrickAccompanist - Sammy Angstman
2024-03-2553 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 18, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, February 18 ~ First Sunday in LentLesson from the Hebrew Bible "A Call to Repentance and Prayer" Joel 2:1-2, 12-17Gospel Lesson "Piety Before Others" Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21Sermon "Telling the Truth" Rev. Jared HamiltonPrayers of the People from A New Zealand Prayer BookFor the hungry and the overfed May we have enough. For the mourners and the mockers May we laugh together. For the victims and the oppressors May we power wisely....
2024-02-1947 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 11, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, February 11 ~ Transfiguration SundayGospel Lesson: "The Transfiguration" Mark 9:2-9Contemporary Lesson: "One" by Mary OliverHomily: "Stewards and Land Owners" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2024-02-1253 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 4, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, February 4, 2024 ~ Communion SundayGospel Lesson: Mark 1:29-30Homily: "From Matters of Belief to Matters of Concern" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2024-02-0547 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 7, 2024 Worship ServiceSunday, January 7, 2024 ~ First Sunday After EpiphanyFirst Lesson: Isaiah 60:1--6Second Lesson: "Paul's Ministry Among Gentiles" Ephesians 3:1-12Gospel Lesson: "Visit of the Magi" Matthew 2:1-12Homily: "What is Epiphany?" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2024-01-0750 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastDecember 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceSunday, December 24, 2023 at 6 pm ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceFirst Lesson: "Sing a New Song" Psalm 96Second Lesson: "The Great Light" Isaiah 9:2-7Gospel Lesson: "The Birth of Jesus" Luke 2:1-14Homily: "Something New" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2023-12-2951 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastDecember 24, 2023 Worship ServiceSunday, December 24, 2023 ~ 10:00 am Service ~ Fourth Sunday of AdventGospel Lesson: "The Annunciation" Luke 1:26-38Contemporary Lesson: "for learning to love yourself" by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie from The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect DaysHomily: "Engaging the Divine/Common Good" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-12-2754 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastDecember 3, 2023 Worship ServiceSunday, December 3, 2023 - First Sunday of AdventLesson from the Epistles: "You Lack Nothing" 1 Corinthians 1:3-9Lesson from the Gospels: "Watchfulness" Mark 13:24-37Homily: "Where Are You, God?" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2023-12-0457 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 26, 2023 Worship ServiceSunday, November 26, 2023 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday after PentecostPsalter: Psalm 95:1-7Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Ezekiel 34:11-16Lesson from Epistles: Ephesians 1:14-23Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25:31-46Homily: "How Might We Talk About Judgment?" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-11-2653 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 19, 2023 Worship ServiceSunday, November 19, 2023 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday after PentecostPsalter: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17Gospel Lesson: "The Parable of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30Homily: "Our Privilege is Not Our Own" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-11-2057 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 5, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Communion SundayLesson from the Hebrew Bible: Micah 3:5-12Gospel Lesson: Matthew 23:1-12 Homily: "Ivory Towers and Kin-doms" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonPortions of today’s liturgy were adapted with permission from Worship Ways, a UCC online worship resource. Today’s liturgy writer was Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay. The United Church of Hinesburg holds in-person Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in Hinesburg, Vermont. This podcast is an edited version of our worship services. To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church...
2023-11-0746 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 22, 2023 Worship ServiceTwenty-first Sunday after PentecostGospel Lesson: Matthew 22:15-22Contemporary Lesson: "Narrative Theology #2" Padraig O'TuamaHomily: "Generosity Isn't That Complicated" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-10-2258 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 1, 2023 Worship ServicePastor Jared M. HamiltonGuest Musician: Dan Frostman, oboeGospel Reading: Matthew 21: 23-27
2023-10-021h 00The United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 24, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Psalter: Psalm 145:1-8 (inclusive)Gospel Lesson: "The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard" Matthew 20:1-16 Contemporary Lesson: "Vocation" by William StaffordHomily: "Labor Shortages" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonPortions of today’s liturgy were adapted with permission from Worship Ways, a UCC online worship resource. Today’s liturgy writer was Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay. The United Church of Hinesburg holds in-person Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in Hinesburg, Vermont. This podcast is an edited version of our worship services. To learn more about the mi...
2023-09-2538 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 23, 2023 Worship ServiceEighth Sunday of Pentecost - Worship and Hymn SingGospel Lesson - Matthew 13:24 - 30 "Wheat and Weeds"Reflection - "Jesus on Why Evil Persists" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-07-2357 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 9, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Fifth Sunday after PentecostCommunion SundayPsalm: Psalm 145:8-14(inclusive)Gospel Lesson: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30Homily: "A Place for Recovering Cynics" Rev. Jared HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-07-1131 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 2, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Fifth Sunday after PentecostCommunion SundayPsalm: Psalm 13Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:40 - 11:10Contemporary Lesson: "A Vision" by Wendell BerryReflection: "All Children are Prophets" Rev. Jared HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-07-0540 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 18, 2023 Worship ServiceGospel Lesson: Matthew 9:35 - 10:23Homily: "Jesus and Project Management" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-06-1845 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 4, 2023 Worship ServiceThe First Sunday after PentecostCommunion Sunday, New Member Sunday, Special Music SundayFirst Lesson: Romans 15:7-13Gospel Lesson: Matthew 28:16-20Contemporary Lesson: "Sacramental" by Pádraig Ó TuamaReflection: "Welcome, Welcome, Welcome" Rev. Jared HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-06-0641 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 21, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Seventh Sunday of EasterGospel Lesson: John 17:1-11Reflection: "Lessons on Grace and Prayer" Rev. Jared HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-05-2224 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 14, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Sixth Sunday of EasterGospel Lesson: Luke 15:1-10Lesson from the Acts of the Apostles: Acts 17:22-31 "Paul in Athens"Homily: "Experiencing Life, Seeing God" Rev. Jared HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-05-1838 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMay 7, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Fifth Sunday of EasterCommunion Sunday, Rural Life Sunday Gospel Lesson: Luke 15:1-10Contemporary Lesson: "Field Liturgy" by Jamie Hunyor, 2017Homily: "Margins" Rev. Jared Hamilton“Field Liturgy” by Jamie Hunyor was first published in Jettison on March 28, 2017, and republished in The New Farmer’s Almanac, Volume IV, 2019, p. 182-83. “Litany of Care” is reproduced at: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/rural-life-sunday, accessed 9/10/2019. To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https...
2023-05-0840 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastApril 16, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Second Sunday of EastertideResponsive Reading of the Psalm: Psalm 16:5-11Lesson from the Gospels: John 20: 19-31Homily: "A Holy Doubt" - Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-04-1658 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastEaster Sunday Worship - April 9, 2023Easter Sunday, Year ALesson from the Psalms: Psalm 118Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Jeremiah 31:1-6Gospel Lesson: Matthew 28:1-10Contemporary Lesson: "Sweet Darkness" by David WhyteRev. Sherry Osborn and Rev. Jared Hamilton lead this busy service with accompanist Sammy Angstman and the UCH choir directed by Rufus Patrick. Howdy Russell reads the stories, and kiddos and adults help proclaim the alleluias with bells. Happy Easter!To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To s...
2023-04-0945 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastApril 2, 2023 Worship - Palm/Passion SundayThe Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion SundayLesson from the Psalms: Psalm 31:9-16Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 50:4-9aRev. Sherry Osborn and Rev. Jared Hamilton lead this busy service. Cellist Jiwon Lee joins pianist Sammy Angstman and the UCH choir. A Dramatic retelling of the Holy Week story from the gospels is performed. A special thanks go to the many hands that helped make this service possible. To learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To s...
2023-04-0344 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMarch 12, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Third Sunday of LentGospel Lesson: John 4:1-30Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Exodus 17:1-7Contemporary Lesson: "Water" by Philip LarkinHomily: "Thirst" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-03-2049 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastMarch 19, 2023 WorshipThe Fourth Sunday of LentPsalm: Psalm 23Gospel Lesson: John 9:1-10:21Homily: "Blue Laws" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-03-2040 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 26, 2023 Worship ServiceThe First Sunday of LentGospel Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11Contemporary Lesson: "Narrative Theology #1" by Pádraig Ó TuamaHomily: "Distractions" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html. Portions of today’s liturgy were written by Rev. Teña T. Nock, Associate Pastor of Digital Ministry, First United Church of Tampa, United Church of Christ for UCC’s Worship Ways. “Na...
2023-02-2737 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 19, 2023 Worship ServiceTransfiguration SundayGospel Lesson: Matthew 17:1-9Contemporary Lesson: "Astonishment" by Wisława SzymborskaHomily: "Here, and Nowhere Else" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-02-1941 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastFebruary 12, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Sixth Sunday after EpiphanyLesson from the Hebrew Bible: Deuteronomy 30:11-20Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:21-28Contemporary Lesson: "A Few Words on the Soul" by Wisława SzymborskaHomily: "A Moral Imagination" by Rev. Jared M. HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2023-02-1942 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 29, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Micah 6:1-8Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12Contemporary Lesson: "Those Who Carry" by Anna Kamińska Homily: "A Gilded Lesson on Inclusion" on the gospel passage with Rev. Jared Hamilton
2023-02-0242 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 22, 2023 Worship ServiceThe Third Sunday after Epiphany Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 9:1-4Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:12-23Contemporary(ish) Lesson: "Song of the Fisherman" by Wi Li (1631-1718)A "Crowd-Sourced Sermon" on the gospel passage with Rev. Jared Hamilton
2023-01-231h 01The United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJanuary 1, 2023 Worship - Happy New Year!The First Sunday after Christmas Day and a Communion SundayLesson from the Gospels: Matthew 2:13-23Homily: "Our Christian Heritage" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2023-01-0138 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastDecember 11, 2022 Worship Service with Bell ChoirThird Sunday in AdventLesson from the Gospels: Matthew 11:2-11Homily: "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-12-1158 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastNovember 13, 2022 Worship ServiceThis is a recording of the United Church of Hinesburg Sunday morning worship service on the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28C.Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 65:17-25Homily: "Like the Days of a Tree" Rev. HamiltonTo learn more about the mission and programs of the United Church of Hinesburg, visit the website at www.ucofh.org. To support the ongoing work at UCH, donate at https://www.ucofh.org/donate.html.
2022-11-1346 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 23, 2022 Worship ServiceThe Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 25CLesson from the Hebrew Bible: Joel 2:23-32Gospel Lesson: Luke 18:9-14Homily: Pastor Jared Hamilton
2022-10-2352 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastOctober 2, 2022 Worship ServiceWorld Communion SundayLesson from the Hebrew Canon: Lamentations 1:1-6Lesson from the Epistles: 2 Timothy 1:1-14Homily: "Rekindling the Gifts" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-10-0247 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 25, 2022 Worship ServiceLesson from the Hebrew Bible: Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15Contemporary Lesson from "The Courage to Be" by Paul TillichHomily: "Building a House at the End of the World" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2022-09-2545 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 18, 2022 Worship ServiceHomecoming SundayLesson from the Hebrew Bible: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1Contemporary Lesson: "The Well of Grief" by David Whyte (1955 - )Homily: "Is There No Balm in Gilead?" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-09-1842 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 11, 2022 Worship ServiceLesson from the Gospels: Luke 15: 1-10Homily: Rev. Jared Hamilton
2022-09-1145 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastSeptember 4, 2022 Worship ServiceLesson from the Hebrew Canon: Jeremiah 18:1-11Lesson from the Gospels: Luke 14:25-33Homily: Like Gumby or Playdough? Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-09-0442 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastAugust 28, 2022 Worship ServiceLesson from the Hebrew Canon: Jeremiah 2:4-13Lesson from the Gospels: Luke 14: 1, 7-14Homily: Living Water or Cracked Cisterns Rev. Jared Hamilton
2022-08-2844 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastAugust 21, 2022 Worship ServiceLesson from the Epistles: Jeremiah 1:4-10Lesson from the Gospels: Luke 13:10-17Homily: Volunteer Appreciation Rev. Jared Hamilton
2022-08-2143 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastAugust 14, 2022 Worship ServiceGospel Lesson: Luke 12:32-40Contemporary Lesson: "Being Watchful" by Wendell BerryHomily: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-08-1445 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 31, 2022 Worship ServiceTopical Series from the Congregation "If we are feeling overwhelmed, what steps can we take to be a positive face in our community?"Lesson from the Epistles Galatians 6: 1-10Lesson from the Gospels Mark 1: 29-39Homily "Lead Me to a Rock That Is Higher Than I" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2022-07-3152 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 24, 2022 Worship ServiceTopical Series from the Congregation: "The Bible"Lesson from the Epistles: 2 Timothy 3: 10-17Lesson from the Gospels: Luke 4: 14-30Homily: "A Two-Thousand-Year-Old Mirror" Rev. Jared Hamilton
2022-07-2456 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 17, 2022 Worship ServiceTopical Series from the Congregation: How might an ecologically-engaged faith be practiced here, and what are its roots in the Bible?Lesson from the Gospels: Matthew 6: 25-34 "Do Not Worry"Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Leviticus 25: 1-7 "The Sabbath Year"Homily: "Give it a Rest" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-07-1759 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJuly 10, 2022 Worship ServiceTopical Series from the Congregation Week 2: "How do we act like a Christian all day in all aspects of our lives"Lesson from the Gospels: Matthew 7:6-14Lesson from the Epistles: Romans 12Homily: "How to be a Christian, or how our faith is really like baseball, so learn to live with failure" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
2022-07-1049 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastJune 26, 2022 Worship ServiceAs part of today's homily, Pastor Jared asked members of the congregation to share their thoughts and concerns about the Supreme Court decision announced last Friday. Those comments are not included in the episode.
2022-06-2642 minThe United Church of Hinesburg PodcastThe Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Service for September 27, 2020In this episode, hear the good news from Rev. Jared M. Hamilton, Pastor Intern Andi Lloyd, music from Sammy Angstman, Barbara Herrington, Larry Rice and Joanne Russell; Scripture Readings from Kate Schubart: and Liturgists Howdy Russell & Marie Eddy.
2020-09-2850 min