The United Church of Hinesburg Podcast
The United Church of Hinesburg is a community-centered church in rural Vermont, celebrating together in person and virtually. As an open and affirming church with ties to the American Baptists, United Methodists, and United Church of Christ denominations, we’re glad you’ve found us. Reverend Jared M. Hamilton, the pastor of UCH, serves as the host of this podcast. For more information about UCH, go to https://www.ucofh.org.
Episodes
266 episodes
March 22, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, March 22, 2026 ~ Fifth Sunday of LentPsalter: Psalm 130Contemporary Readings: "The Well of Grief" and "Everything is Waiting For You" ~ Poems by David WhyteReflection: "Grief and Presence"&nb...
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March 15, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday March 15, 2026 ~ The Fourth Sunday of LentPsalter: Psalm 23Scripture Reading: "A Man Born Blind Receives Sight" John 9:1-41Reflection: "The Practice of Seeing" Peggy Dippe...
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March 8, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, March 8, 2026 ~ The Third Sunday in LentPsalter: Psalm 95:1-7Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: "Water from the Rock" Exodus 17:1-7Contemporary Lesson: "Thirst" Poem by Mary Oliver
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March 1, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Communion SundayLessons: "Jesus in the Wilderness" Matthew 4:1-11; from the "Wilderness Letter" written by author Wallace Stegner, submitted to the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission, December 3, 1960....
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February 22, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, February 22, 2026 ~ "This I Believe" ServiceLessons: Proverbs 9:1-6; "The Prophet: On Religion" Kahlil Gibran (inclusive)
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February 15, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, February 15, 2026 ~ Transfiguration SundayLessons: "The Transfiguration" Matthew 19:1-9; "Upon Later Reflection" 2 Peter 1:16-21Homily: "Who Was Changed That Day?" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
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February 8, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, February 8, 2026 ~ Epiphany 5ALesson from the Hebrew Bible: "True Fasting" - Isaiah 58:1-9aLessons: "Salt and Light" - Matthew 5:13-16"On Being Kind" - speech by the 12th Doctor - Docto...
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February 1, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, 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
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January 18, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, January 18, 2026 Worship ServiceLessons: John 1:29-51 and "Invitation", a poem by Mary OliverHomily: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
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January 11, 2026 Worship Service
Sunday, 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: "Ble...
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December 21, 2025 Worship Service with Handbell Choir and Guest Musician
Sunday, December 21,2025 ~ Advent 4CGuest Musician: Margaret Barsumian, clarinetistGospel Lesson: "Jesus's Beginning" Matthew 1:18-25Meditation: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
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November 30, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, November 30 ~ The First Sunday of AdventLessons: "An Urgent Appeal" - Romans 13:11-14; "The Necessity for Watchfulness" - Matthew 24:36-44Reflection: "Gentle Alarm Clock for the Soul" ~ Peggy Dippen
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November 23, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, November 23, 2025 ~ Reign of Christ SundayLesson: "The Crucifixion Story" Luke 23:33-43Contemporary Lesson: "The Well of Grief" by David Whyte
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November 16, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, November 16, 2025 ~ Proper 28CLessons: " A Glorious New Creation" ~ Isaiah 65:17-25 "Real Work" ~ poem by Wendell BerryHomily: "Creativ...
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November 9, 2025 Sunday Service
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 27C - Our 250th Worship Podcast! Lessons:Psalter &...
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November 2, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, November 2, 2025 ~ Proper 26CLesson: "Jesus and Zacchaeus" Luke 19:1-10Contemporary Lesson: "Witchgrass" poem by Louise GluckMeditation: "Outsiders" Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
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October 26, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, October 26, 2025Lesson: Luke 18:9-14Homily: Rev. Jared M. Hamilton
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October 19, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, October 19Lesson: "The Widow and Corrupt Judge" Luke 18:1-8Contemporary Lesson: "I, Too" by Langston HughesReflection: "Proficient, Persistent, and Occasionally Intelligent" Rev. ...
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October 12, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, October 12, 2025 ~ Proper 23CLessons: Song of Solomon 2:10-14, 16; Revelation 22:16-17Reflection: "This I Believe"
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October 5, 2025 Worship Service
Worship 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
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September 28, 2025 Worship Service
Sunday, 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
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