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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Marjory Zoet Bankson: Remember Who You Are!
January 12, 2003
Baptism is a mini death and resurrection experience, recalling the transformation that took place when she was born — expelled from her internal Eden, the dark watery world of the womb where all her needs were met into the air-breathing realm of light and language. Because we have already lived through one such a physical transformation in being born, we can imagine another as we die. Baptism is a sign of the mysterious presence of Eternal Spirit in our flesh, even unto death.
Marjory Zoet Bankson: How Does a New Call Come?
January 05, 2003
Tonight, Emily, Muriel and I will be presenting our call to Stewards. Then we will sound the call in worship for other members. Over the holidays, I have been grieving the end of my sojourn with Learners & Teachers. For the past 20 years, it has been a place where I can both give and receive in this community.
Margreta Silverstone: Jesus the Scavenger
December 29, 2002
I was making slow progress scavenging for paper. As I searched, two men came down the road. In a combination of Spanish and gestures, I understood they were inviting me to join them and they were going to get paper. They wanted me to throw away the bits of paper that I was holding, but I could not.
“Ol’ Man Mose” by Peter Bankson
December 08, 2002
Whenever I talked about Ol’ Man Mose my parents told me he was “crazy,” and to forget about him. Therefore, I did not talk about him, but I did not forget. When this Gospel lesson comes our way, I cannot help thinking of this strong, self-reliant old man, living a simple life with dignity. The image of Ol’ Man Mose makes John the Baptizer come to life.
"Ol' Man Mose" by Peter Bankson
December 08, 2002
Whenever I talked about Ol’ Man Mose my parents told me he was “crazy,” and to forget about him. Therefore, I did not talk about him, but I did not forget. When this Gospel lesson comes our way, I cannot help thinking of this strong, self-reliant old man, living a simple life with dignity. The image of Ol’ Man Mose makes John the Baptizer come to life.