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Park Place Congregational UCC

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62 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2026–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/park-place-congregational-ucc.html
Profile last refreshed Oct 20, 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 Jul 13, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jul 20, 2026 · 11 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jul 27, 2026 · 11 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Aug 3, 2026 · 11 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Aug 10, 2026 · 11 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Aug 17, 2026 · 5 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Sep 14, 2026 · 8 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 21, 2026 · 11 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Sep 28, 2026 · 11 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Oct 5, 2026 · 8 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Oct 12, 2026 · 10 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Oct 19, 2026 · 2 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 8 of 15 weeks across the span (53%).

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 rangesomewhat narrower
Its sermons travel somewhat narrower in feeling than a typical peer congregation, and somewhat narrower than the site overall.
site avg 0.12
narrowerpeer avgwider
Emotional intensitynoticeably lower
The peaks run noticeably lower than peers, noticeably lower than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Dynamic deliverynoticeably lower
In the voice itself, energy runs noticeably lower than peers, noticeably lower than the site.
site avg 0.45
lowerpeer avghigher
Among ucc churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #45 of 67 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it reads as characteristically ucc.

Most-preached topics

Faith & Civic Life 54Creation Care 39Grief & Lament 27Peace & Nonviolence 19Immigration & Refuge 18Friendship & Belonging 15Parenting & Children 14Faith & Mental Health 14

Recurring themes across the archive

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

Iran 12Trump 11Iowa 9High School 9Cemetery 9Abraham Lincoln 8Passed Away 8Social Media 7Funeral Service 7Republicans: Faith & Immigration 7

Themes they appear in

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

Iran
Peace & Nonviolence
12 sermons
Trump
Faith & Civic Life
11 sermons
Iowa
Grief & Lament
9 sermons
High School
Parenting & Children
9 sermons
Cemetery
Grief & Lament
9 sermons
Show all 60 themes
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham & Isaac
8 sermons
Passed Away
Grief & Lament
8 sermons
Social Media
Fear & Anxiety
7 sermons
Funeral Service
Grief & Lament
7 sermons
Republicans: Faith & Immigration
Faith & Civic Life
7 sermons
Donald Trump
Faith & Civic Life
7 sermons
Washington
Faith & Civic Life
5 sermons
Park: Grief & Thanksgiving
Grief & Lament
5 sermons
Senate
Faith & Civic Life
4 sermons
United States
Immigration & Refuge
4 sermons
Supreme Court Decision
Faith & Civic Life
3 sermons
Voting Rights Act
Racial Justice
3 sermons
North
Faith & Civic Life
3 sermons
Climate Change Conference
Creation Care
3 sermons
Health Care
Faith & Mental Health
3 sermons
Health Issues
Faith & Mental Health
3 sermons
Environmental Protection Agency
Creation Care
3 sermons
Middle East Conflict
Peace & Nonviolence
3 sermons
Russia: Faith & New
Faith & Civic Life
2 sermons
Lost Loved Ones
Grief & Lament
2 sermons
Social Media Post
Faith & Civic Life
2 sermons
Fossil Fuel Industry
Creation Care
2 sermons
China: Faith & Evangelism
Faith & Civic Life
2 sermons
Environmental Issues
Creation Care
2 sermons
Climate Crisis
Creation Care
1 sermons
Physical Mental
Faith & Mental Health
1 sermons
Sitting Table
Baptism & Communion
1 sermons
Addiction Treatment
Addiction & Recovery
1 sermons
Federal Poverty Line
Poverty & Compassion
1 sermons
Ada
Disability & Belonging
1 sermons
Loved Ones
Thanksgiving & Harvest
1 sermons
Special Needs
Disability & Belonging
1 sermons
Memorial Service
Grief & Lament
1 sermons
Israeli: Peace & Noah
Peace & Nonviolence
1 sermons
Pride Parade
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
1 sermons
Germany: Faith & Reformation
Faith & Civic Life
1 sermons
Health Treatment
Faith & Mental Health
1 sermons
Substance Abuse
Faith & Mental Health
1 sermons
Joyce
Grief & Lament
1 sermons
Democratic
Racial Justice
1 sermons
Indian: Indigenous & EarthCentered
Indigenous Justice & Land
1 sermons
British
Faith & Civic Life
1 sermons
Immigration Customs
Immigration & Refuge
1 sermons
Sense Belonging
Friendship & Belonging
1 sermons
Constitution
Faith & Civic Life
1 sermons
Gambling Addiction
Addiction & Recovery
1 sermons
Seat Table
Baptism & Communion
1 sermons
Congress
Faith & Civic Life
1 sermons
Democrats: Immigration & Gun
Immigration & Refuge
1 sermons
Lives Transformed
Spiritual Growth
1 sermons
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Prophecy & End Times
1 sermons
Volunteer Opportunities
Service & Spiritual Gifts
1 sermons
Department
Immigration & Refuge
1 sermons
Northern Hemisphere
Earth-Centered Spirituality
1 sermons
Facebook
Faith & Mental Health
1 sermons

Sermons that reach across topics

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

Council Bluffs Daily Non Pareil 08-18-2026
appears in 12 different topics
Sioux City Journal 08-14-2026
appears in 10 different topics
Council Bluffs Daily Non Pareil 07-24-2026
appears in 9 different topics
Sioux City Journal 08-12-2026
appears in 8 different topics
Council Bluffs Daily Non Pareil 08-14-2026
appears in 7 different topics
Sioux City Journal 08-07-2026
appears in 7 different topics

Sermons included

Oct 19, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Civic LifeSin & RepentanceGrief & Lament
“Gary Kaiser, 88 of Sioux City, passed away on October 15th, 2026.”
Oct 19, 2026 · power between ideas
Bible & ExpositionImmigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
“We have now aligned with Russia and all our allies are now really upset with us and they're all starting to work against us, you know, work without u…”
Oct 18, 2026 · school age stories
Thanksgiving & HarvestSalvation & GraceFear & Anxiety
Oct 16, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
DanielPeace & NonviolenceAdvent & Christmas
“End quote, petroleum analyst Patrick Dejan tweeted in early September, fuel prices are rising again across the board because of the Iran war.”
Oct 16, 2026 · power between ideas
Parenting & ChildrenThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
Oct 15, 2026 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifePeace & NonviolenceCreation Care
“Though the award recognizes stakes produced only from WAGU cattle, North Boardy Premium Beef co-founder Logan Peters would argue there's no better ta…”
Oct 15, 2026 · families and relationships
Fear & AnxietySin & RepentanceGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“On the side it says Lewis Central celebrates match point of their 3-0 win over Abraham Lincoln in the Missouri River conference volleyball match at L…”
Oct 14, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareDaniel
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Oct 14, 2026 · families and relationships
JonahJosephBaptism & Communion
“Representatives of the company that planned to build a $15 billion steel plant in Southeast Iowa met recently with the two candidates running to be t…”
Oct 13, 2026 · families and relationships
Peace & NonviolenceGender & Sexuality / InclusionSin & Repentance
“Henson's call to end the Iran war marked a break with the White House position, though she has continued to vote against congressional measures inten…”
Oct 13, 2026 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentSin & RepentanceMarriage
“A funeral service will be held Monday, October October 12th, 2026 at 11 a.”
Oct 12, 2026 · school age stories
Disability & BelongingPeace & NonviolenceEvangelism & Mission
“Cora announced last month the winter release from Gavin's point will be at 12,000 CFS the minimum in order to conserve water so it's hope El Nino pus…”
Aug 19, 2026 · school age stories
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Mental Health
“Christian Castro, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent, has been in a Texas County jail since Texas Rangers arrested him on May 29 on a wa…”
Aug 19, 2026 · families and relationships
Creation CareDisability & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“8% of households qualify as extremely low income.”
Aug 18, 2026 · school age stories
Creation CarePeace & NonviolenceCrucifixion & Atonement
“The Council analyzed data from surrounding polluters and found that fossil fuel combustion from local coal-fired power plants, emissions from local p…”
Aug 18, 2026 · school age stories
Grief & LamentAbraham & IsaacWork & Vocation
“A funeral service for Lena will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1 p.”
Aug 17, 2026 · school age stories
Church Life & MembershipCreation CareDaniel
“Lawsuit says Hanson had retained the organization's membership list, began contacting members of the UK organization to spread the word she was colle…”
Aug 16, 2026 · school age stories
Racial JusticeDanielStewardship & Giving
“District Court for the Southern District of Iowa at names the The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, current director Mark Campbell, and for…”
Aug 14, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Civic LifeEvangelism & MissionPeace & Nonviolence
“For example, Department A might allow Department B to search as cameras for kidnapping, homicide, or theft cases, but exclude Department B from searc…”
Aug 14, 2026 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeAbraham & IsaacFaith & Mental Health
“9 million barrels per day in the second quarter of this year, according to estimates from the U. S. Energy Information Administration's short-term en…”
Aug 13, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeGrief & Lament
“Burial San Mritary will be after lunch at the Polish Cemetery in Lesterville, South Dakota.”
Aug 13, 2026 · school age stories
Creation CareSin & RepentanceParenting & Children
“Jack was buried privately on August 11, 2026 in Ridgewood Cemetery.”
Aug 12, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Civic LifeSpiritual GrowthDisability & Belonging
“Before the rhetoric escalated again, Pakistan, one of the main mediators in the conflict, along with Qatar, raised hopes the two sides might be closi…”
Aug 12, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
“The more she learns, the more she wants to emulate her mom and the harder living up becomes.”
Aug 11, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeChurch Life & Membership
“at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.”
Aug 11, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Mental HealthFaith & Civic LifePoverty & Compassion
“Albert, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis Central, Abraham Lincoln, Glenwood, Riverside, Trainer, Tri-Center, and Underwood will be on site for media days.”
Aug 10, 2026 · school age stories
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & BelongingSuffering & Perseverance
Aug 10, 2026 · school age stories
Poverty & CompassionWork & VocationAddiction & Recovery
“The HUD statement said to support comprehensive community-wide efforts to reduce homelessness, HUD encourages participation and partnership from a wi…”
Aug 9, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeCreation Care
“Captain Ian Houta grew up in Germany, teammate Gary Phillips, an Arkansas native, went to school at the United States Military Academy and began play…”
Aug 7, 2026 · readings books learning
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeFaith & Mental Health
“A New Mexico State Court ordered meta on Thursday to pay more than $567 million and change how its platform's function for younger, for young users i…”
Aug 7, 2026 · school age stories
Immigration & RefugePeace & NonviolenceDisability & Belonging
“He gave the Des Moines Register audio recordings of what he said were marriage counseling sessions with Price.”
Aug 6, 2026 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentPrayer & DevotionDaniel
“A funeral service will be held at 11 a.”
Aug 6, 2026 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentSpiritual GrowthMarriage
“Military aviation is closely regulated and flying at low altitudes can pose serious risks given the limited reaction time pilots have.”
Aug 5, 2026 · power between ideas
Peace & NonviolenceFear & AnxietyDating & Godly Relationships
“Higher inflation, possibly tighter monetary conditions and global reception, starting in jail, where many production supply chains are rooted.”
Aug 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeEvangelism & MissionFriendship & Belonging
“In Iowa, if your governor and there's a data center that is able to get built and then is later causing noise pollution or other environmental issues…”
Aug 4, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & DoubtMarriageWork & Vocation
“I commend the Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Agents and our tribal, federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their outstanding work a…”
Aug 4, 2026 · school age stories
Poverty & CompassionGender & Sexuality / InclusionService & Spiritual Gifts
“US Senator Chuck Grassley says he still supports the Senate filibuster, even as fellow Republican President Donald Trump increasingly as pressuring c…”
Aug 3, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Civic LifeCreation CareCrucifixion & Atonement
“In a phone interview with the Gazette, Luke Lindberg, the Undersecretary for Trade and foreign agricultural affairs, but the United States Department…”
Aug 3, 2026 · power between ideas
Creation Care
Aug 2, 2026 · school age stories
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
Jul 31, 2026 · connected common experience
Faith & Mental HealthBible & ExpositionGrief & Lament
“Reports suggest the economy weathered the initial oil price shock from Middle East conflict, that war that we started in Iran, though renewed hostili…”
Jul 31, 2026 · readings books learning
Faith & Civic LifeShame & GuiltParenting & Children
“The moderation reported by the of gross domestic product Thursday, also reflected continued inventory drawdown to meet the strong demand as well as t…”
Jul 30, 2026 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentMarriageFriendship & Belonging
“Nicholas DeVries of Orange City passed away July 27th, born June 15th, 1953.”
Jul 30, 2026 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingProphecy & End TimesParenting & Children
“As America celebrates its 250th birth anniversary, the Durham Museum in Omaha will offer a rare opportunity for visitors to connect with the origins…”
Jul 29, 2026 · school age stories
Worship & PraiseFriendship & BelongingFear & Anxiety
Jul 29, 2026 · families and relationships
Fear & AnxietySuffering & Perseverance
Jul 28, 2026 · school age stories
Prayer & DevotionPoverty & CompassionCrucifixion & Atonement
“His philanthropy impacted millions of lives and transformed the landscape of South Dakota and beyond.”
Jul 28, 2026 · families and relationships
Service & Spiritual GiftsFaith & DoubtRacial Justice
“Writers reported Wednesday that in a letter to Democratic New Jersey Governor Governor Mickey Cheryl, the DOJ demanded the state handover the names,…”
Jul 27, 2026 · school age stories
MarriageBaptism & CommunionFaith & Civic Life
“It's designed to make one appear to be concerned about the debt without having to offer specific spending cuts or revenue changes.”
Jul 27, 2026 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionHope & EncouragementCrucifixion & Atonement
“And there's a picture of the vehicle that crashed into a crowd near Berlin's annual Christopher Street day pride parade, Saturday evening that's bein…”
Jul 26, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & CommunionParenting & ChildrenReason & Free Inquiry
Jul 24, 2026 · school age stories
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentFriendship & Belonging
Jul 24, 2026 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifePeace & NonviolenceCreation Care
“Also on Thursday, Trump promised major military punishment for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in t…”
Jul 23, 2026 · school age stories
Grief & LamentChurch Life & MembershipSalvation & Grace
“Cherish's memory are his parents Richard Grinko and Lynette Meyer and His grandparents Carol Grinko, Lin, and Diana Rita Sol, June Boss, Bonnie Kings…”
Jul 23, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Suffering & PerseveranceGrief & LamentFaith & Civic Life
“The family will direct memorial contributions.”
Jul 22, 2026 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentService & Spiritual GiftsFaith & Doubt
“He was prohibited from possessing guns and ammunition because of numerous felony convictions in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.”
Jul 22, 2026 · readings books learning
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionStewardship & Giving
Jul 21, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & Mental HealthStewardship & GivingCrucifixion & Atonement
“A memorial service will be at 3 p.”
Jul 21, 2026 · school age stories
Faith & Mental HealthSin & RepentanceGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“Lewis Central Junior Pitcher Chuck Schaben, Sophomore First Basement Blake Fort and Junior Outfielder Kaden Nepel were selected to the second team, a…”
Jul 20, 2026 · families and relationships
Parenting & ChildrenLent & Holy WeekCreation Care
“From a young age, he displayed a remarkable passion for learning and sports, a dual interest that would shape his life and career graduated from Madi…”
Jul 20, 2026 · power between ideas
Creation CareFaith & Civic Life
Jul 19, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeEvangelism & MissionCreation Care
“Due to insufficient data on more than half of North America's firefly species, at least 18 species are officially listed by the International Union o…”

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
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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%
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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 3 — behind 65% of UCC churches (the typical one states 4).
0 values: 39 churches1 values: 25 churches2 values: 38 churches3 values: 41 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: 3
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