Seekers recognizes that any member of the community may be called upon by God to give us the Word, and thus we have an open pulpit with a different preacher each week. Sermons preached at Seekers, as well as sermons preached by Seekers at other churches or events, are posted here, beginning with the most recent.
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Worshipping in the Style of Taizé
February 21, 2016
Second Sunday in Lent
Several times each year, Seekers Church takes time out from its regular preaching schedule for a service of chant, prayer and reflection modeled on the worship of the Taizé Community in France. This Sunday was one such time. Repeating the chants together until they die away into the silence provides rest for our world-weary spirits as well as an opportunity for individual reflection on our faith journeys. As we joined in spirit with the monks at Taizé, we were nourished by their faithfulness as well as by their music.
I Am Not Alone – A Sermon for the Interfaith Sacred Conversation
February 14, 2016
First Sunday in Lent
The Interfaith Sacred Conversation on Race & Diversity is primarily built on the relationship of Seekers Church and Covenant Christian Community, and began in May 2008 in order to understand differences and build community across all boundaries. For our third annual joint worshiping communities worship service we built on our common interest with issues of the criminal justice system and invited Rabbi Charles “Chuck” Feinberg, Executive Director of IAHR (Interfaith Action for Human Rights, http://interfaithactionhr.org ) and a formerly incarcerated member of IAHR’s Board to bring the Word. The following is an amalgam of a spiritual autobiography that Rabbi Feinberg wrote about his rabbinical journey and what he delivered extemporaneously about IAHR.
“Becoming Servant Leaders” by Marjory Bankson
February 7, 2016
Transfiguration
Scripture: Luke 9:28-43
Today is Transfiguration Sunday and the Gospel reading is always the same: Jesus and three of his disciples go up on a mountain to pray. While they are praying, Jesus becomes a dazzling figure, standing with Moses and Elijah, representing the pillars of Jewish law and prophecy. They are speaking about Jesus’ “departure,” what is going to happen in Jerusalem.
Although the disciples are sleepy, they manage to stay awake to see this radiant vision – unlike what happens later, when Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemene and they fall asleep. This time, on the mountain, they see Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah, and Peter wants to build three booths, or dwellings, as though to make this a permanent experience. Maybe he wants to stop time – prevent their final journey to Jerusalem and the death of Jesus. Maybe he simply wants the moment to stay.
A Sermon by Muriel Lipp
January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
“Though I speak in the tongues of persons and of angels, if I have not love I am a noisy go on a clanging cymbal.”What a beautiful thought from St. Paul so long ago! And yes, then and now, are we gongs or clanging cymbals? Perhaps, if we do not use love as our primary language.
Canceled Service Evokes Conference Call
January 24, 2016
Third Sunday after Epiphany
The regular Seekers service for this Sunday was canceled due to a blizzard. Twelve Seekers gathered via conference call. After some informal sharing, they joined in prayer and heard a reading of “Filled with Power” a reflection on the Gospel lection for this Sunday by Kayla McClurg and originally published on inward/outward.The full text of Kayla’s reflection follows..