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56 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2022 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/church-buffalo.html
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Sermons over time

Every audio sermon week across the years we have — a filled cell is a week with an upload, darker blue means richer topics. A steady weekly cadence shows as a solid band across years.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20262025202420232022Week of Jan 10, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Jan 17, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Feb 14, 2022 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Feb 28, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Mar 7, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Apr 11, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Apr 18, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of May 16, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of May 23, 2022 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Aug 15, 2022 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Sep 5, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Sep 12, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Sep 19, 2022 · 1 sermon(s)2021Week of Jan 4, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Jan 18, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Feb 1, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Feb 8, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Feb 22, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Mar 8, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Mar 29, 2021 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Apr 19, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Apr 26, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of May 24, 2021 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Jun 7, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Jun 14, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Jun 28, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Jul 12, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Aug 23, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Aug 30, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Sep 6, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Sep 13, 2021 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Sep 20, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Sep 27, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Oct 4, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Oct 11, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Oct 18, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Nov 1, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Nov 15, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Nov 29, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Dec 20, 2021 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Dec 27, 2021 · 1 sermon(s)2020Week of Oct 19, 2020 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Nov 2, 2020 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Nov 9, 2020 · 2 sermon(s)Week of Nov 16, 2020 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Nov 23, 2020 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Dec 7, 2020 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Dec 14, 2020 · 1 sermon(s)20192018201720162015
LessMore·no upload·known, not transcribed
Each cell is one week · darker blue = richer topics (clean, sermon-only audio scores higher) · pale = thin, faint = no upload · gold outline = known, not yet transcribed · red outline = broken/failed file · uploaded in 48 of 101 weeks across the span (48%).

Video released

Weeks with a video upload (YouTube or livestream). These aren't transcribed, so this only marks presence — no topic coloring.

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Each cell is one week · a filled cell is a week with a video upload (not transcribed) · video in 253 of 584 weeks across the span (43%).
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How this church compares

Against other uu and against every sermon on the site. Signals are approximate and grow more reliable as more of the archive is scored.

●this church┃peer average┃site average
Emotional rangenoticeably narrower
Its sermons travel noticeably narrower in feeling than a typical peer congregation, and noticeably narrower than the site overall.
site avg 0.12
narrowerpeer avgwider
Emotional intensitynoticeably higher
The peaks run noticeably higher than peers, noticeably higher than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Among uu churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #200 of 243 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it reads as characteristically uu.

Most-preached topics

Unitarian Universalist Identity 29Racial Justice 12Stewardship & Giving 9Immigration & Refuge 7Church Life & Membership 6Grief & Lament 6Creation Care 6Faith & Civic Life 6

Recurring themes across the archive

Where this church’s sermons land on the site’s emergent topic map.

Civil War 2York 2Christmas Eve Service 2Small Groups 1Pledge Card 1Congress 1Transformed Renewing 1Annual Stewardship Campaign 1Inherent Worth 1Light Chalice 1

Themes they appear in

The recurring topics across the whole archive where this church shows up most.

Civil War
Faith & Civic Life
2 sermons
York
Faith & Civic Life
2 sermons
Christmas Eve Service
Advent & Christmas
2 sermons
Small Groups
Friendship & Belonging
1 sermons
Pledge Card
Stewardship & Giving
1 sermons
Show all 24 themes

Sermons that reach across topics

These touch the widest range of themes — often the richest listening.

July 11, 2021: Jubilee Connections, Martha Malkiewicz, Tracey Kassman, Sharon Walker, Liz Parke
appears in 6 different topics
October 31, 2021: Treats! Treats! Treats!
appears in 3 different topics
January 2nd 2022: Finding Your voice, Jessie Downs and Jonathan Vogtle
appears in 3 different topics
September 4th, 2022 - My Motorcycle Pilgrimage, Bill Parke
appears in 2 different topics
May 16: The Storyteller, Rev. Joan Montagnesg
appears in 1 different topics
Feb 21, 2021: Our Communal Strength, Joan Montagnes
appears in 1 different topics

Sermons included

September 18th, 2022 - Belonging Through Inter-Faith Dialog, Rev. David Galston
Sep 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & GivingJesus: Life & Teachings
September 11th, 2022 - Making Waves, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Sep 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeChurch Life & Membership
September 4th, 2022 - My Motorcycle Pilgrimage, Bill Parke
Sep 5, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
“it was during this announcement that lincoln gave his house divided speech a house divided against itself cannot stand i believe this government cann…”
Casual Concert: Alex McArthur Jazz Duo
Aug 21, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Heaven & Hell
August 14th, 2022 - Make-It-better with Make Believe - Rev. Craig Schwalenberg
Aug 15, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
May 22: Religious Education Sunday
May 23, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & Children
Casual Concerts - May 2022 - The Buffalo Silver Band
May 23, 2022 · connected common experience
Salvation & Grace
May 15: Music Sunday, Dr. Jessie Downs
May 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & Lament
Show all 56 sermons
April 17: Rise Up, Joan Montagnes, Lisa Peterangelo, Charlene Montgomery
Apr 18, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthSuffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist Identity
April 10: Honoring Your Ministry, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Apr 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Lent & Holy WeekUnitarian Universalist Identity
Recital Series - March 2022 - Voice, Viola, and Bass
Mar 13, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareBaptism & Communion
March 13th - In the Wilderness, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Mar 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipLent & Holy Week
March 15, 2020: Walking to Wisdom, Julie Taylor
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyFaith & Civic Life
February 20th - It's the Little Things, Lisa Peterangelo
Feb 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
ContentmentImmigration & RefugeAdvent & Christmas
January 30th, 2022: When the Parade is Over, Lisa Peterangelo
Jan 23, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“okay foreign hmm <br> good morning i'm lisa peter angelo and i identify as bisexual and my pronouns are she and her i'm also the acting director of r…”
Recital Series - January 2022 - "All the Things You Can Sing"
Jan 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
January 2nd 2022: Finding Your voice, Jessie Downs and Jonathan Vogtle
Jan 2, 2022 · power between ideas
Stewardship & GivingNew Year & Watch NightSpiritual Growth
“foreign uh um uh so <br> so good morning welcome welcome welcome all are welcome here whether you are new to this church or have attended for many ye…”
Dec 24, 7pm: A Mulling of Lessons and Carols, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Dec 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“so so so <br> so so welcome everybody welcome to christmas eve we've got a definitely uh an intimate crowd this evening it is good to be together wel…”
December 19th, 2021: All Wrapped Up
Dec 20, 2021 · gifts giving gratitude
Thanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
November 28, 2021: Telling a Different Story
Nov 30, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
November 14, 2021: India Walton
Nov 16, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionFaith & Civic Life
“org and clicking on the blue donate button or you can send a check by mail to the unitarian universalist church of buffalo 695 elmwood avenue buffalo…”
October 31, 2021: Treats! Treats! Treats!
Nov 2, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“org and clicking on the blue donate button or you can send a check by mail to unitarian universalist church of buffalo 695 elmwood avenue buffalo new…”
October 17, 2021: Mental Health & The Church: Past, Present & Future, Karl Shallowhorn
Oct 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental HealthIdentity & WorthElijah
“now i had no business being there and what i mean by that is that i'm not an engineer i don't have that mind and there was a lot of stress when i was…”
October 10th, 2021: This Land, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Oct 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipRacial Justice
October 3, 2021: You Had Me at Hello, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Oct 4, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & Compassion
September 26, 2021: Forgiveness and Transformation, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Sep 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Jonah
September 19th, 2021: Where Math and Human Relationships Meet, Rev. Dr. Lynn Acquafondata
Sep 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
Sept 12: Gathering in Love, Rev. Joan Montagnes and Rev. Lisa Peterangelo
Sep 18, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Revelation / End VisionGrief & Lament
Sep 12, 2021: Gathering in Love, Rev. Joan Montagnes & Rev. Lisa Peterangelo
Sep 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Revelation / End VisionGrief & Lament
Sep 5, 2021: Expanding Opportunity for Everyone, Sen. Sean Ryan
Sep 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareRacial Justice
Aug 29, 2021: Abundant Summer, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Aug 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
Aug 22, 2021: Buried Treasure, Charlene Montgomery
Aug 23, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentChurch Life & Membership
July 11, 2021: Jubilee Connections, Martha Malkiewicz, Tracey Kassman, Sharon Walker, Liz Parke
Jul 12, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Racial Justice4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search6th Principle: World Community
“one way to imagine our principles was originally suggested by reverend barber wells ten hove it's called a keystone arch this is like a doorway throu…”
June 27: Bending the Arc of Justice, Bobby Withrow
Jul 1, 2021 · unitarian universalism
6th Principle: World CommunityUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
June 20, 2021: A Living Communion, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Jun 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
June 6: Divine Play, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Jun 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“m every sunday star uh bring a picnic blanket maybe some chairs your own lunch there may be playtime stories games activities masks are required exce…”
May 23: Once Upon a Time, Rev. Joan Montagnes
May 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
May 16: The Storyteller, Rev. Joan Montagnesg
May 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“m we're going to hold a congregational zoom event to work on this covenant together we're going to break into small groups and imagine the promises w…”
May 2: World Made of Stories, Rev. Joan Montagnes
May 2, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Heaven & HellWorship & Praise
April 18: Growing into the Larger Whole, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Apr 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
March 28, 2021 Music Sunday, Voices of Commitment, Dan Bassin, Music Director, our Soloists & Choir
Mar 29, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Worship & Praise1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
March 21, 2021 Spring Equinox, Sarah Martin Director of Religious Education
Mar 29, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareIdentity & WorthImmigration & Refuge
March 14, 2021: Home is Where You Make It, Rev. Heather Rion-Starr
Mar 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“org and clicking on the blue donate button or you can send a check by mail to unitarian universalist church of buffalo 695 elmwood avenue buffalo new…”
Feb 21, 2021: Our Communal Strength, Joan Montagnes
Feb 22, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeWorship & Praise
“so so so <br> good morning everyone my goodness are we blessed with music wow good morning everybody welcome to the unitarian universalist church of…”
Feb 14, 2021: Valentine's Day Music Concert
Feb 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jan 31, 2021: The Life of the Mind, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Feb 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeParenting & Children
Jan 24: Showing Up for Each Others’ Mental Health, Rev. Barbara Meyers
Jan 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental Health
Jan 10, 2021 Living Into Our Radiance, Rev. Janice Marie Johnson
Jan 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & CompassionNew Year & Watch Night
Dec 13, 2020: Being Still, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Dec 14, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyStewardship & GivingAdvent & Christmas
“m they'll be the phenomenal musical service to celebrate the holiday both services now get this both services will be found at this very same web add…”
Dec 6, 2020: Reaching for Peace, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Dec 12, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeParenting & Children
“good morning good morning good morning good morning it is good to be with one another on this advent sunday just because we're unitarians and we do s…”
November 22, 2020: Our Welcome Table, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 23, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & Harvest
“org stewardship at buffalo u dot org or pledge me uh sorry send it to me and i'll send the pledge along so pledge early pledge often help us keep thi…”
Nov 15, 2020: Healing Our Wounds, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 18, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & Harvest
November 1, 2020: Beyond the Band-Aid SERMON, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 9, 2020 · power between ideas
Racial Justice
“all right all right so tuesday's the big day right souls to the polls all souls day at the polls it's a big day right the one day in four years you g…”
November 8, 2020: Indigenous Wisdom, Rev. Clyde Grubbs
Nov 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareCreation & EdenWorship & Praise
November 1, 2020: More than a Band-Aid, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & Giving
Oct 18, 2020: this amazing day, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Oct 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThe Kingdom of GodGrief & Lament
“m come on down it's an open house to kick off the stewardship season for the 2021 financial year come early our organists and pianist jonathan vogtel…”

How this website compares

What this church’s own website says, compared with other churches. See every church in the Church values report, or what this means for your church.

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LGBTQ+ affirming
65%
Creation care / climate
42%
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Anti-racism / racial justice
41%
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Economic justice & mutual aid
38%
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Open to people of all faiths
34%
Radical hospitality & accessibility
31%
Immigrant & refugee welcoming
19%
Reproductive justice
13%
Indigenous relations / land acknowledgment
12%
Peace & nonviolence
10%
Prison ministry & restorative justice
9%
Disability justice
5%
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Mental health
5%
Children & youth
80%
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Online worship
66%
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Small groups
57%
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Financial & governance transparency
37%
Child safety policy
10%
Languages / interpretation
4%
Website & sermons online
This church: video only — like 38% of UU churches.
Audio + videoAudio onlyVideo onlySite, no sermonsFeed without audioJS-only siteBlocked / timeoutDead or hijackedNo website
Website completeness, all churches: a rough score of how complete and easy-to-navigate the church’s own website is.
5 to 10: 4 churches10 to 15: 32 churches15 to 20: 3 churches20 to 25: 2 churches25 to 30: 24 churches30 to 35: 7 churches35 to 40: 28 churches40 to 45: 13 churches45 to 50: 20 churches50 to 55: 22 churches55 to 60: 28 churches60 to 65: 34 churches65 to 70: 72 churches70 to 75: 209 churches75 to 80: 88 churches80 to 85: 2317 churches85 to 90: 27 churches90 to 95: 51 churches95 to 100: 31 churches255075This church: 80
Among the 3,012 churches with a readable, rated website (scores of 0 and 100 left out), this one scores higher than about 58%.
Values stated, within UU churches: how many of the 29 values we track each church’s website states. This one states 8 — ahead of 55% of UU churches (the typical one states 7).
0 values: 32 churches1 values: 9 churches2 values: 6 churches3 values: 7 churches4 values: 11 churches5 values: 15 churches6 values: 24 churches7 values: 19 churches8 values: 20 churches9 values: 27 churches10 values: 28 churches11 values: 16 churches12 values: 6 churches13 values: 7 churches14 values: 8 churches15 values: 3 churches16 values: 1 churches17 values: 2 churches051015this church: 8
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