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Imani United Church of Christ

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42 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2026–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/imani-united-church-of-christ.html
Profile last refreshed Oct 9, 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 Aug 17, 2026 · 7 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/min · 9 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Aug 24, 2026 · 9 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/min · 2 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Aug 31, 2026 · 11 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/min · 10 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 7, 2026 · 3 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/min · 8 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 14, 2026 · 14 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 21, 2026 · 14 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 28, 2026 · 11 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/min · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Oct 5, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 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 6 of 8 weeks across the span (75%).

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, about the same than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Dynamic deliverysomewhat higher
In the voice itself, energy runs somewhat higher than peers, noticeably higher than the site.
site avg 0.45
lowerpeer avghigher
Among ucc churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #16 of 67 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it reads as characteristically ucc.

Most-preached topics

Faith & Civic Life 30Fear & Anxiety 24Immigration & Refuge 15Marriage 13Faith & Mental Health 13Creation Care 13Service & Spiritual Gifts 10Friendship & Belonging 8

Recurring themes across the archive

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

Supreme Court Decision 4Health Issues 4Russia: Faith & New 3Rights Movement 3Health Services 3Trump 3Climate Change Conference 3Care Mental 3Health Care 3Voting Rights Act 2

Themes they appear in

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

Supreme Court Decision
Faith & Civic Life
4 sermons
Health Issues
Faith & Mental Health
4 sermons
Russia: Faith & New
Faith & Civic Life
3 sermons
Rights Movement
Racial Justice
3 sermons
Health Services
Faith & Mental Health
3 sermons
Show all 38 themes

Sermons that reach across topics

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

First Take September 6 2026
appears in 9 different topics
Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - The Life You Keep Postponing 10.04.26
appears in 5 different topics
Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Are You Addicted to being Busy? 09.06.26
appears in 4 different topics
The Turi Ryder Show 09.06.26
appears in 4 different topics
Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - A Recipe For happiness 08.30.26
appears in 4 different topics
The Boys From Bridgeport 09.05.26
appears in 4 different topics

Sermons included

Oct 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Creation & EdenDating & Godly RelationshipsStewardship & Giving
Oct 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Reason & Free InquiryCreation & EdenAddiction & Recovery
Oct 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Hope & EncouragementFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
“Chief Justice Roberts might say a word or two, but then they're going to go right into a very interesting case called Sun Corps from Colorado, and th…”
Oct 4, 2026 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentJoy & GratitudeShame & Guilt
“From treating the simple cough and cold or minor surgical procedures to treating complex mental health issues, we also offer stress management and he…”
Oct 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeShame & GuiltAdvent & Christmas
“and and yeah people are like shocked because they say oh yeah we thought they were forced to wear this we didn't realize that this could have been an…”
Oct 4, 2026 · uu spiritual principles
Oct 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionParenting & ChildrenReason & Free Inquiry
Oct 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“He's basically I think giving tacit permission To Putin to do the exact same thing interestingly enough if the Ukrainians do it They would be you kno…”
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Oct 3, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyMarriageStewardship & Giving
“Lily and Claire, of course we have a wedding coming up soon, so my niece is getting married.”
Oct 3, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeShame & GuiltPeace & Nonviolence
“So yeah, one comment about the comparison of the US, the European system, Europe handles just a fraction of the volume that the controls the United S…”
Oct 3, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionParenting & ChildrenHope & Encouragement
“Louis High School June 1st, 1966, and I enlisted in the Army July 1st, I'm on that for you, I graduated.”
Oct 3, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & Refuge
Sep 13, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Worship & PraiseWork & VocationNoah & the Flood
Sep 13, 2026 · school age stories
Thanksgiving & Harvest
Sep 12, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Heaven & HellFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
Sep 6, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeCreation CareBaptism & Communion
“Don't let the Republicans own your flag.”
Sep 6, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareMarriageNew Year & Watch Night
“We have the Jewish high holidays coming up this Friday.”
Sep 6, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyIdentity & WorthGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“At the Center for Integrative and Functional Health and Wellness, we offer the convenience of offering a range of complete medical care and mental he…”
Sep 6, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“And this is what I'm, I guess I'm saying is tell all the folks that are listening today, tell your member of Congress, we will expect a very clear pl…”
Sep 6, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeCreation Care
“And it's going to kick off a series that we are going to have over the next several weeks that will the crisis and mail-in balloting and the Supreme…”
Sep 6, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Creation Care
Sep 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeHope & EncouragementAbraham & Isaac
“High school was many, many, many weeks ago, many years ago.”
Sep 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Service & Spiritual GiftsFear & AnxietyIdentity & Worth
Sep 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyMarriageImmigration & Refuge
Sep 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyFaith & Doubt
Sep 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Mental HealthFear & AnxietyFriendship & Belonging
Aug 30, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeSin & RepentanceGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Aug 30, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Creation & EdenImmigration & Refuge
Aug 30, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionJoy & GratitudeFear & Anxiety
“At the Center for Integrative and Functional Health and Wellness, we offer the convenience of offering a range of complete medical care and mental he…”
Aug 30, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Mental HealthService & Spiritual GiftsFriendship & Belonging
“And so when I went to college, I studied Sociology, and then ended up working in various nonprofits or government agencies throughout my career.”
Aug 29, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & CommunionCreation CareFaith & Civic Life
Aug 29, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Aug 29, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyFaith & Civic LifeShame & Guilt
Aug 26, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyThe Cost of DiscipleshipMarriage
Aug 24, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
“So, I ended up actually not finishing and went back into more behavioral, went to a lot of mentorships with people and seminars and started focusing…”
Aug 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic LifeLoneliness & Isolation
“And what doesn't get a lot of attention is this is, is this part of the border is the most remote place in Mexico to reach the US border.”
Aug 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Work & VocationBaptism & CommunionIdentity & Worth
Aug 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Addiction & RecoveryFaith & Mental HealthParenting & Children
“com forward slash the CIFHW again, Facebook.”
Aug 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionFaith & Civic LifeShame & Guilt
“So the customer response when I talk to Republican friends is that, well, we're all going to have lines.”
Aug 23, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeDivorce & Broken Relationships
“Now I this weekend I was revisiting some of the history of the civil rights movement and some of the words Dr.”
Aug 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeCrucifixion & AtonementFriendship & Belonging
Aug 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyWork & VocationBaptism & Communion

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%
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: site, no sermons — like 27% 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 2 — behind 76% of UCC churches (the typical one states 4).
0 values: 39 churches1 values: 25 churches2 values: 37 churches3 values: 42 churches4 values: 47 churches5 values: 37 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: 2
What their website says
Justice & social positions
Belonging & practical
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