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First Congregational Church of Williamsburg UCC

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32 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2024–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first-congregational-church-of-williamsburg-ucc.html
Profile last refreshed Sep 11, 2026

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2026Week of Jan 19, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Feb 2, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Feb 16, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Mar 2, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Mar 16, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 30, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Apr 13, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Apr 27, 2026 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 18, 2026 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jun 8, 2026 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Aug 10, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/min2025Week of Dec 30, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jan 13, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jan 27, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Feb 10, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Mar 10, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 24, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Apr 7, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Apr 21, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 5, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 19, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jun 2, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jun 16, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jun 30, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jul 14, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jul 28, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Aug 11, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 1, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 22, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Oct 6, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Oct 20, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Nov 3, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Nov 17, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Dec 1, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/min2024Week of May 20, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jun 3, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Jun 17, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jun 24, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jul 15, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Jul 29, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Aug 12, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Aug 26, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Sep 9, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Sep 23, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Oct 7, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Oct 21, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Nov 4, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Nov 18, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Dec 2, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Dec 16, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/min
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 32 of 117 weeks across the span (27%).

How this church compares

Against other ucc 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 wider
Its sermons travel noticeably wider in feeling than a typical peer congregation, and noticeably wider than the site overall.
site avg 0.12
narrowerpeer avgwider
Emotional intensitysomewhat higher
The peaks run somewhat higher than peers, somewhat higher than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Dynamic deliveryabout the same
In the voice itself, energy runs about the same than peers, about the same than the site.
site avg 0.45
lowerpeer avghigher
Among ucc churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #5 of 67 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it leans toward the vocabulary of another tradition.

Most-preached topics

Faith & Doubt 29Baptism & Communion 24Bible & Exposition 23Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion 22Friendship & Belonging 20Marriage 16Doubt & Deconstruction 16Fear & Anxiety 14

Recurring themes across the archive

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

High School 5Seat Table 2Weeks Ago 2United States 2Getting Baptized 2Legalized Same-Sex Marriage 2Health Issues 1Jehovah Witness 1Calvin 1Opioid Addiction 1

Themes they appear in

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

High School
Parenting & Children
5 sermons
Seat Table
Baptism & Communion
2 sermons
Weeks Ago
Unitarian Universalist Identity
2 sermons
United States
Immigration & Refuge
2 sermons
Getting Baptized
Baptism & Communion
2 sermons
Show all 26 themes

Sermons that reach across topics

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

Episode 97 - "Shame-Sex Attraction" with Lucas Wilson, PhD
appears in 4 different topics
Episode 96 - Author Liz Charlotte Grant
appears in 3 different topics
Episode 126 - AI and Theology
appears in 3 different topics
Episode 117 - T.C. Moore
appears in 3 different topics
Episode 123 -Maggie Keller
appears in 3 different topics
Episode 93 - Heather Gorman and Mark Nelson
appears in 3 different topics

Sermons included

Aug 12, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Evangelism & MissionParenting & ChildrenJoy & Gratitude
Apr 14, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & ExpositionGender & Sexuality / InclusionJoy & Gratitude
“I think some things that I took from it were a really high value of the Bible, a high value of at least some forms of social justice.”
Mar 31, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Doubt & DeconstructionFaith & DoubtResurrection & Easter
Mar 17, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“And so we are now raising our kids in this beautiful, affirming and not dogmatic and very mission minded and Jesus oriented church based out of South…”
Mar 3, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionSin & Repentance
“Like inhabit and bring the different world with one another for a small for a time and then also to be able to go out again and realize that or actua…”
Feb 17, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtWorship & PraiseJoy & Gratitude
Feb 3, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionBaptism & CommunionMarriage
“But like we do push facts like I'll push back against Christian nationalism But I'll also create seats at the table for Democrats and Republicans I'l…”
Jan 20, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtGrief & LamentBible & Exposition
Show all 32 sermons
Dec 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Parenting & ChildrenFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“because I, and I don't know, I'd have to talk this over with either, you know, and maybe you haven't some insight into it, but like other mental heal…”
Nov 18, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionGender & Sexuality / InclusionChurch Life & Membership
“But a friend of mine, a childhood friend was getting baptized, invited me to his baptism service at a Pentecostal church.”
Apr 8, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“And I think that that is Ryan, what you said, even though it's still within Christianity, I think being a part of a denomination that really has, I c…”
Mar 11, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Bible & ExpositionJesus: Life & TeachingsThe Kingdom of God
Feb 11, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Jesus: Life & TeachingsEvangelism & MissionSin & Repentance
Jan 28, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Doubt & DeconstructionShame & GuiltFaith & Doubt
Jan 14, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Dating & Godly RelationshipsAdvent & ChristmasNames & Titles of God
Jan 2, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Shame & GuiltGender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Mental Health
“And for me, I mean, my experience, I grew up with them with mental health issues.”
Dec 17, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtSpiritual GrowthHoly Spirit
“And you hit the nail on the head and really just got to unpack my brain a little bit, especially after COVID lockdowns, because we We certainly for w…”
Dec 3, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifePeace & NonviolenceSalvation & Grace
Nov 19, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtShame & GuiltJesus: Life & Teachings
Nov 5, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionDoubt & DeconstructionFaith & Doubt
“And it was like this breath of fresh air that I like, I didn't have to argue for a seat at the table.”
Oct 22, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipMarriageGrief & Lament
“And so what I'm saying is that Jesus was speaking metaphorically when he said weeping of gnashing of teeth, I'm gonna return all that stuff.”
Oct 8, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Addiction & RecoverySin & RepentancePrayer & Devotion
Sep 24, 2024 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionFaith & DoubtPeace & Nonviolence
Sep 10, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & ExpositionBaptism & CommunionFear & Anxiety
Aug 27, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Mental HealthFear & AnxietyFaith & Doubt
“And by the time I was a senior in college, it started turning into like looking back, what would we would call like mania.”
Aug 13, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceSpiritual GrowthParenting & Children
Jul 30, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionParenting & ChildrenFaith & Doubt
Jul 16, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Parenting & ChildrenMarriageHope & Encouragement
“And then And eventually I did find people, like as I was growing up in college and grad school and everything where I could share those like that quo…”
Jun 28, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Evangelism & MissionService & Spiritual GiftsSin & Repentance
Jun 18, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & GratitudeHope & EncouragementCreation Care
Jun 4, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipSalvation & Grace
May 21, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental HealthFear & AnxietyShame & Guilt

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.

This website vs. UCC churches
Found on this church’s websiteOther UCC churchesAll churches

The percentage is how many UCC churches’ websites state that value; the bar turns orange where this church’s website states it too.

of UCC sites
This church
LGBTQ+ affirming
57%
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Economic justice & mutual aid
35%
Radical hospitality & accessibility
17%
Peace & nonviolence
17%
✓
Anti-racism / racial justice
11%
Creation care / climate
9%
Open to people of all faiths
7%
Immigrant & refugee welcoming
7%
Children & youth
68%
Online worship
49%
✓
Small groups
36%
Child safety policy
11%
Financial & governance transparency
10%
Languages / interpretation
2%
Website & sermons online
This church: video only — like 48% of UCC churches.
Audio + videoAudio onlyVideo onlySite, no sermonsJS-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 UCC churches: how many of the 29 values we track each church’s website states. This one states 5 — ahead of 60% of UCC churches (the typical one states 4).
0 values: 39 churches1 values: 25 churches2 values: 38 churches3 values: 42 churches4 values: 47 churches5 values: 36 churches6 values: 38 churches7 values: 28 churches8 values: 18 churches9 values: 14 churches10 values: 11 churches11 values: 8 churches12 values: 3 churches13 values: 1 churches14 values: 1 churches15 values: 1 churches051015this church: 5
What their website says
Justice & social positions
Belonging & practical
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