124 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2010–2022 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first-unitarian-universalist-society-of-burlington.html
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Oct 12, 2022
Economic Justice & WealthFaith & DoubtElijah
“That gentle whisper, The still small voice of conscience we might call it.”
Oct 12, 2022 · government freedom elections civil rights
Faith & Civic LifeService & Spiritual GiftsNoah & the Flood
“A lot of crying was about remembering the people who didn't live to see the ark of the universe been towards justice, But it was also about being san…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeSin & RepentanceEconomic Justice & Wealth
“Martin luther king often use the phrase beloved community.”
Oct 12, 2022
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionRacial JusticeService & Spiritual Gifts
“Morning, Mary Ellen, is a loaded Some of the events of the 1960s Which made the decade so memorable and so unsettling: The assassinations of presiden…”
Oct 12, 2022
Gun Violence & SafetyFaith & Civic LifeFaith & Doubt
“And then I heard doctor forbes say something he said: when you're planning a sermon, Figure out what the symptom is That you want to address And then…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityMarriageChurch Life & Membership
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThe Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)Creation Care
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentFaith & DoubtFear & Anxiety
“He invited young to conduct the funeral service.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Baptism & CommunionFaith & Mental HealthImmigration & Refuge
“According to paul and his epistle to the galatians, if we bear the burden of the brethren, we fulfill the law, The lock of love.”
Oct 12, 2022 · government freedom elections civil rights
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityPluralism & Interfaith
“I've worn it in the united states capitol.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareThe Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)God the Father / Creator
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Salvation & Grace1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityLoneliness & Isolation
“Now you can imagine this man was not popular with those who were pushing the christian movement towards an idea of salvation based on the acceptance…”
Oct 12, 2022
Crucifixion & AtonementParenting & ChildrenPoverty & Compassion
“It's only they can be controlled to sit down across the table from each other.”
Oct 12, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeFaith & DoubtIdentity & Worth
“I learned it: a religious community that offers all of that to kids like me and families like mine is worthy of all the passion and commitment that I…”
Oct 12, 2022
The ExodusFriendship & BelongingPeace & Nonviolence
“Collectively, we have the power to tell old pharaoh: let my people go, but it's only in the ever-widening spirals of relationship It will really get…”
Oct 12, 2022
God the Father / CreatorGender & Sexuality / InclusionSin & Repentance
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareGender & Sexuality / InclusionEvangelism & Mission
Oct 12, 2022
Evangelism & MissionParenting & ChildrenForgiveness & Reconciliation
“Ought to realize, now that I actually have you, you in my blood, that my father was a humanist and a pillar in his fellowship in los gatos, Californi…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentitySalvation & Grace
“But eventually The israelites got to be free And every year they celebrate their freedom during passover with a seder A special dinner Whereyoueat sp…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Stewardship & GivingEconomic Justice & WealthCreation Care
“org, Whose purpose is to bring about changes in human behavior, Individual and communal and corporate- That will reduce carbon emissions And save our…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Advent & ChristmasChurch Life & MembershipPeace & Nonviolence
“I was always home a christmas, which is my favorite holiday, Going to their church at christmas, on christmas eve and just feeling sad.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & Praise
“He once said to his nephew: You must feel free, invited even To question the existence of god, Because if there is a god, I believe he would want us…”
Oct 12, 2022
Names & Titles of GodCrucifixion & AtonementWork & Vocation
“And then we moved to affirmations of the ways we will be together in community: Justice, Equity, Compassion, acceptance, encouragement, the use of th…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & DoubtFaith & Civic LifeMarriage
“You may remember, as the story goes, that isaac, the son of abraham Had twin boys, and even though they were born just minutes apart, as twins typica…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Creation CareService & Spiritual GiftsWorship & Praise
“Let your light so shine before men That they may see your good works And glorify your father, which is in heaven.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeBible & Exposition
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & DoubtHumanismIdentity & Worth
“It would be another decade before hospice care had a serious impact on end-of-life medical management And I have no doubt in my mind that there were…”
Oct 12, 2022 · government freedom elections civil rights
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & DoubtHebrews
Oct 12, 2022
Beloved CommunityDivorce & Broken RelationshipsSuffering & Perseverance
“She heard the car door Bang shot, And then he walked around the corner of the house And said to her That he was having an affair With someone else An…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityResurrection & EasterReason & Free Inquiry
“And finally, Our space, our quiet space.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Immigration & RefugeElijahPoverty & Compassion
“And so to tell us about ways it has already worked in the past is one of our board members and a member of this congregation, Mikri Morning.”
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenInterdependence & NatureImmigration & Refuge
Oct 12, 2022 · sexual orientation gay rights gender identity
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityForgiveness & Reconciliation
“Before you can come before god and seek forgiveness, you must do the work of repairing your human relationships with family, friends and community.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareJesus: Life & TeachingsJoy & Gratitude
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Economic Justice & WealthUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“Tyler Clementi Was a graduate of ridgewood high school who, in his freshman year at rutgers, Took his life after being subjected to a humiliating for…”
Oct 12, 2022
Earth-Centered SpiritualityAdvent & ChristmasHumanism
“In ancient rome, the winter solstice was celebrated with a festival of saturnalia, During which all business transaction and even wars were suspended.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation & EdenCreation CareDoxology & Benediction
“How, for instance, should the friars translate The opening words from the gospel of john in the beginning?”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Advent & Christmas
“It's a time to light candles and welcome the darkness.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & CommunionFriendship & Belonging
“And here's a dirty little secret, folks, We have one Congregation by congregation Wii u use our gathering constantly to hornet symbols, Chaifetz lang…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Worship & PraiseReason & Free InquiryUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I believe that there are members of the stewardship committee here.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Shame & GuiltAdvent & ChristmasJoseph
“The fact that jesus had Brothers and sisters and other normal family ties was quietly suppressed, For the virgin birth evolved into the dogma of mary…”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestIdentity & WorthChurch Life & Membership
“In spite of the splendid work of the ministerial search committee, we did not make a match- The minister's that the search committee identified as be…”
Oct 12, 2022
Immigration & RefugeMarriage
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestBeloved CommunityGod the Father / Creator
“Those of you ignoring the email and phone, please, of your fellow members, volunteers, all to join them in securing a stable financial future for thi…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“All of us, no matter what road we are on, must have a code that we can live by, Especially those of us who choose the liberal religious road, a wide,…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation CareJoy & GratitudeDaniel
“It would be another century before they would let students attend services with the church of england and harvard.”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingMarriageFaith & Doubt
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & GivingHumanism
“And the strength lies in the fact that, When push comes to shove, The people who really couldn't bear to sit in king's chapel for more than an hour a…”
Oct 12, 2022
David & GoliathService & Spiritual GiftsHumanism
“Blake robert fulton, friend, the one who was into simple ignorance and yet dedicated his Volunteer time for social justice and was willing to risk hi…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestThe Persecuted ChurchReason & Free Inquiry
“The doctrine of transubstantiation says that in the eucharist, the elements of bread and wine become the actual body and blood of christ.”
Oct 12, 2022
ActsRacial JusticeBible & Exposition
Oct 12, 2022
ActsJosephUnitarian Universalist Identity
“In the dream, I'm standing in line and I'm waiting to use one of those Machines, one of those devices that you sometimes see at carnivals or Museums.”
Oct 12, 2022 · humanist human think rational
Advent & ChristmasCreation CareIdentity & Worth
“Our generosity extends to unknown friends through our guests at your table box and the giving tree.”
Oct 12, 2022
Immigration & RefugeCreation Care
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual GrowthImmigration & Refuge
“And they went through a four-year process of Meeting with unitarian universalist around the country, Going through iterations, bringing the the chang…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
David & GoliathFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
“A year from now, they will be introducing you, hopefully, to the candidate for your senior minister position, And then you, by showing up, meeting an…”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingMarriageStewardship & Giving
“You, My friends, My new friends, this is my hope for all of us: That we can each, each and everyone of us, be agents of blessing, That we can claim a…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareFaith & Civic Life
“As mother to this common indian identity, She may be recognized as being in continuity with the land ethos, relatively common among native American t…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareHumanismSalvation & Grace
“In the time I spent studying that life cycle assessment of the ipad and trying to factor in the vagaries of my personal lifestyle, I could have made…”
Oct 12, 2022 · grappling with our history
Creation & EdenIdentity & WorthUnitarian Universalist Identity
“The stories are spiritual forebears told one another about their own religious heritage- Can provide valuable insights into the development of our ow…”
Oct 12, 2022
Stewardship & GivingHope & EncouragementRacial Justice
“Stewardship is a complex and organic process, like Creation itself Is the process of receiving and undeserved gifts, Like the gift of life itself Or…”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeAdvent & Christmas
Oct 12, 2022
Spiritual GrowthService & Spiritual GiftsParenting & Children
“Next week, after the second service, you can learn more about small group ministry here.”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentCrucifixion & AtonementParenting & Children
“A rumor went around that The good clergyman had passed away somehow.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeMarriagePluralism & Interfaith
“And one of my favorite stories in the book not represented in these readings is that of lima bowie, A muslim woman from liberia in africa, Who is fir…”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasChurch Life & MembershipSpiritual Growth
“About 10 years ago, thirty or so of them were invited to respond to three key questions.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareBible & ExpositionPeace & Nonviolence
“DoDo not done, believer, see that the heavens and the earth where joined together As one Unit, creation.”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved CommunityFriendship & Belonging
“If my heart, Those of you who didn't recognize it, That was Course abraham Lincoln calling us to the great task, remaining The very same tasks that p…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CarePeace & NonviolenceMarriage
“I quit playing football in park Because I was Of any legal block, was tackling trend tackle runaway, breakaway runner.”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestFaith & DoubtSalvation & Grace
Sunday Morning, October 9, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Oct 10, 2022
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingBaptism & Communion
Sunday Morning, October 2, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Oct 3, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestNames & Titles of GodBaptism & Communion
“our call to worship this morning is from the work of the Reverend Richard Gilbert we meet on Holy Ground for that place is Holy where lives touch lov…”
Sunday Morning, September 25, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Sep 26, 2022
Friendship & BelongingStewardship & GivingParenting & Children
First UU Burlington Choir Rehearsal September 21, 2022, 7:30 pm.
Sep 22, 2022
Creation CareParenting & ChildrenThanksgiving & Harvest
Sunday Morning, September 11, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Sep 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist Identity
Memorial Service for Rev. Robert Senghas
Sep 11, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGrief & LamentWorship & Praise
“i'm sure gene pickett talked about the organizational challenges we could call them that but really they were crises that were happening to the relat…”
First UU Burlington Choir Rehearsal September 7, 2022, 7:30 pm.
Sep 8, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestDoxology & Benediction
Minister's Update - September 2022
Sep 7, 2022
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Sunday Morning, September 4, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Sep 5, 2022
Service & Spiritual GiftsUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
Sunday Morning August 28, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Aug 29, 2022
Joy & GratitudeIdentity & Worth
Sunday Morning August 21, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Aug 22, 2022
Faith & Mental HealthPoverty & CompassionService & Spiritual Gifts
Sunday Morning August 14, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Aug 15, 2022
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Sunday Morning August 7, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Aug 8, 2022
Parenting & Children
Memorial Service for Martha Fitzgerald
Aug 7, 2022
Advent & ChristmasFaith & Civic Life
“if you want to use the hymnal to sing from it it is a beloved tune and song it's called spirit of life and i hope that we'll sing it through twice pl…”
Sunday Morning July 31, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Aug 1, 2022
Creation CareGrief & LamentWorship & Praise
“org and if you do want to more information you can fill out the card and drop it in this basket and we are happy to get more information today's serv…”
Sunday Morning July 24, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Jul 25, 2022
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Sunday Morning July 17, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Jul 18, 2022
Worship & PraiseChurch Life & Membership
Minister's Update - June 2022
Jun 23, 2022
Immigration & Refuge
“hello i'm the reverend tricia hart developmental senior minister of this first unitarian universal society in burlington and this is another in a ser…”
Sunday Morning June 19, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Jun 20, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“okay um okay <br> so so so so so thank you sam i think i have this practiced good morning welcome to sunday worship at the first unitarian universali…”
Sunday Morning June 12, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Jun 13, 2022
Addiction & RecoverySpiritual GrowthRacial Justice
Two Minutes with Your Treasurer(s)? - May 2022
May 31, 2022
Stewardship & Giving
Two Minutes with Your Treasurer - Spring 2022
May 2, 2022
Stewardship & Giving
Sunday Morning May 1, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
May 2, 2022
Racial Justice
“to all of you wherever you are whatever it takes for you to be part of this service whatever hopes and sorrows you carry your presence makes this ser…”
Sunday Morning April 24, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Apr 25, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
Easter Sunday Morning April 17, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Apr 18, 2022
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
Rabbi Jan Talks About Passover.
Apr 11, 2022
The Exodus
Sunday Morning April 10, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Apr 11, 2022
Lent & Holy WeekUnitarian Universalist Identity
“m investors will be held outside weather permitting or in the community room if weather is not friendly rsvps are appreciated please see the website…”
Sunday Morning April 3, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Apr 4, 2022
Stewardship & Giving
Sunday Morning March 27, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Mar 28, 2022
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic LifePoverty & Compassion
“2 million citizens nestled as we saw between the baltic sea and russia it's been said that the estonians have inhabited that land for five thousand y…”
Minister's Monthly Update - March 2022
Mar 25, 2022
Immigration & RefugeService & Spiritual Gifts
Sunday Morning March 13, 2022, Live Stream Worship Service
Mar 14, 2022
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge6th Principle: World Community
“thank you sam welcome to sunday service the 13th of march 2022 at the unitarian universalist society of burlington vermont i'm judy brooke a member o…”
Oct 22, 2020
Creation CareSabbath & RestEvangelism & Mission
“The observe the sabbath by reading a detective novel in bed.”
Oct 22, 2020 · community better world common good
Holy SpiritStewardship & GivingGrief & Lament
“But alas, for me our stewardship team this year, this year, is not let the dollars roll down like water, Although Stewardship team take that to note…”
Oct 22, 2020
MarriageFriendship & Belonging
Mar 20, 2016 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Loneliness & IsolationForgiveness & ReconciliationGod the Father / Creator
Feb 21, 2016
Baptism & CommunionImmigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
Feb 14, 2016
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySalvation & GracePrevenient & Free Grace
Jan 31, 2016
Pluralism & InterfaithImmigration & RefugeSuffering & Perseverance
“In the latter 60s I was very fortunate to be on sabbatical right across the streetBroadwayy, from where heschel was teaching at jewish theological se…”
Aug 16, 2015
Creation CareBible & ExpositionFear & Anxiety
“It's an addiction And, as she says, we receive an enormous amount of information everyday and we just don't begin to have the emotional resilience to…”
Mar 3, 2013 · humanist human think rational
Reason & Free InquiryHumanismBible & Exposition
“It wasn't until after world war 1, the humanism, which I see is the next logical step in the evolution of religious thought, became a distinct Moveme…”
Feb 19, 2012
Service & Spiritual GiftsPoverty & CompassionInterdependence & Nature
“I'm ginger hobbs, President of the board of directors of jump Since last june, Still learning the ropes and trying to find my way, even though i've b…”
Aug 28, 2011 · church god jesus gospel spirit
GenesisSalvation & GraceHumanism
“It says in genesis 1, and god said: let there be a dome in the midst of the waters and let it separate the waters from the waters.”
Aug 21, 2011
Thanksgiving & HarvestBaptism & CommunionWork & Vocation
“And, most importantly, it is so good to be here at the first unitarian universalist society of burlington, your beloved community, Where I sense an a…”
Nov 28, 2010 · gifts giving gratitude
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentEvangelism & Mission
“I do not pretend to understand the moral universe.”
Aug 29, 2010
HumanismImmigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“As unitarian universalist, we strive to bear out our covenant that affirms and promotes the seven principles of unitarian universalism.”
Aug 15, 2010
Bible & ExpositionCreation CareProphecy & End Times
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