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Mayflower Church

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Mayflower is an open and affirming, peace and justice church where we believe religion should be Biblically responsible, intellectually honest, emotionally satisfying, and socially significant.

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Earth Sunday

April 21, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Sunday, April 21, 2024. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Haggai, chapter 1, verses 1 through 11, and chapter 2, verses 6 through 9. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Sunday Service — Teri Miles

April 12, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

This Sunday, we were excited to welcome visiting author Teri Miles, and our worship leader was Mayflower Member and Vice Moderator for the church, Howard Sewell. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart — Here's my heart

April 06, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sunday, Apr. 7, 2024. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori preaches from the Gospel according to John chapter 21, verses 1 through 19. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart—Songs of loudest praise

March 30, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Sunday, March 31, 2024. Happy Easter from Mayflower Church! This morning Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 24, verses 1 through 12. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart—Teach me

March 16, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Sunday, Mar. 17, 2023. This Sunday, we continue our Lenten observance with this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, preached from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 18, verses 15 through 22. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart—I'm fixed upon it

March 09, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Sunday, Mar. 10, 2023. This Sunday, we continue our Lenten observance with this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, preached from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 21 through 23. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart — Praise the mount

March 02, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Sunday, Mar. 3, 2023. This Sunday, we continue our Lenten observance with this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, preached from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 13 through 20. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart — Just Keep Swimming

February 24, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

This morning, we continue our Lenten observance with this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, preached from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 14, verses 22 through 33. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Put Out into the Deap Water

February 18, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

This morning, Rev. Dr Lori Walke leads us further into the season of Lent with a sermon preached from the Gospel according to Luke chapter 5, verses 1 through 11. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Wandering Heart— Put out into the deap water

February 17, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

This morning, Rev. Dr Lori Walke leads us further into the season of Lent with a sermon preached from the Gospel according to Luke chapter 5, verses 1 through 11. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Jonah, Part II

February 04, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This morning, Rev. Dr. Lori. Walke again preaches from the book of Jonah, chapter 3, verse 10 through chapter 4, verse 11. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

God Math

January 28, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

This morning, we welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Courtney Strange-Tregear to preach from the Gospel according to Matthew chapter 16, verses 13 through 20. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Jonah and the Whale

January 21, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. This morning, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Jonah, chapter 3, verses 1 through 5, and verse 10. Livestreamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Star Word Sunday

December 31, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Mayflower concludes its Christmas season with Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaching from the Gospel according to Matthew chapter 2, verses 1 through 12. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Christmas Extravaganza!

December 24, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Mayflower Continues it's Advent observance this week with a homily from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, preaching from the Gospel according to Luke chapter 2, verses 1 through 7. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This is Mayflower’s traditional Christmas Eve Service with prayer, poetry, and a homily from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

How Does a Weary World Rejoice? Joy

December 16, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Mayflower continues our Advent observance this week with a sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preached from the Gospel according to Luke chapter 1, verses 24 through 56. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

How Does a Weary World Rejoice? Peace

December 10, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Mayflower continues our Advent observance this week with a sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preached from the Gospel according to Luke chapter 1, verses 57 through 79. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Hope - It's Possible

December 03, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Mayflower begins our Advent observance this week with a sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preached from the gospel according to Luke, chapter 1, verses 1 through 23. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

I Am Because We Are

November 19, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week, visiting minister Rev. David Wheeler preaches from Paul’s letter to the church in Phillipi, chapter 2, verses 1 through 3. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

The Parable of the Bridesmaids

November 12, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MB

This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1 through 13. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

All Saints Service of Rememberance

November 05, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week is Mayflower’s All Saints, Service of Remembrance, in which we remember the members of the church who died in the last year. Rev. Dr. Lori Walke offers a homily from Proverbs 27, verse 2. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Communion Sunday

October 29, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Sunday, October 29, 2023. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke Preaches from the Ancient Hebrew Book of Deuteronomy, chapter 34, verses 1 through 12. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

God & Ceasar

October 22, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 22, verses 15 through 22. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Think on These Things

October 15, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, chapter 4, verses 1 through 9. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Access Sunday

October 08, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

This morning Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the gospel according to Luke, chapter 13, verses 10 through 17. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Mayflower + Matthew 25

September 24, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke reads from the gospel according to Matthew, chapter 25, verses 34 through 40. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church of Oklahoma City.

On Forgiveness

September 17, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. This morning, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 18, verses 21 and 22. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church of Oklahoma City.

Love Does

September 10, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

This morning, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from Paul's Letter to the Romans, chapter 13, verses 8 to 14. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church of Oklahoma City.

God and Politics

September 03, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

This morning, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke offers a communion homily preaching from the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verses 1 through 15. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

New Member Sunday

August 27, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

This Sunday, we were thrilled to welcome 11 new members to the Mayflower family. Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 13-20. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Guest Preacher: Jonathan Drummond

August 13, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

This Sunday, Mayflower welcomes guest preacher Rev. Dr. Jonathan Drummond. Jonathan preaches this morning from the Gospel according to Matthew chapter 14, verses 22 thru 33. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series, Matthew Scraper

July 22, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

We conclude our 2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series by welcoming Rev. Matthew B. Scraper. Live stream from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series, Joy Hofmeister

July 16, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

We continue our 2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series by welcoming former Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister to Mayflower. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church of Oklahoma City.

2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series, Rev. Tamara Lebak

July 09, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MB

We continue our Distinguished Pulpit Series this Sunday by welcoming Rev. Tamara Lebak to Mayflower. Tamara is preaching from the book of Ecclesiastes chapter 1, verses 1 thru 17. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church of Oklahoma City.

2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series, Charlotte Anderson

July 02, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

This Sunday, we kicked off our 2023 Distinguished Pulpit Series by welcoming Mayflower Member and former Oklahoma Kid Governor Charlotte Anderson. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Pass the Tissues: The Queer Art of Crying

June 25, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke concludes her sermon series “Pass the Tissues.” Her sermon this week is from Psalm 137. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Pass the Tissues—Become Like Children

June 18, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke continues her sermon series “Pass the Tissues.” Her sermon this week is from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 thru 5. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Pass the Tissues—Tears as Transformation

June 11, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

This morning Rev. Dr. Lori Walke begins her new sermon series, “Pass the Tissues.” Her sermon this week is from the gospel according to John, chapter 11, verses 1 thru 44. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Pentecost Sunday

May 28, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

This week the Mayflower Music Ministry leads the service with a scripture reading from Acts chapter 2, verses 1 thru 12. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

The Ignatian Examen

May 14, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the 23rd Psalm. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Hope for Troubled Hearts

May 07, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

This morning Mayflower welcomes Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund to the pulpit. Today Sarah preaches from the Gospel according to John, chapter 14, verses 1 thru 14. Live-streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

To be in Community

April 30, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Acts, chapter 2, verses 42 thru 47. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Seeing is Believing

April 16, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Sunday, Apr. 16, 2023. This week Rev. Dr. Lori Walke Preaches from the Gospel according to John, chapter 20, verses 19 thru 31. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Maundy Thursday Service

April 13, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

This service was recorded Thursday, Mar. 14, 2022. Maundy Thursday with communion and blessing. Modeled after the last meal Jesus shared with the disciples, we will celebrate communion and then receive the blessing of the new commandment: Love one another, for this is how they will know you are my disciples. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Easter

April 09, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Sunday, Apr. 9, 2023. It’s Easter at Mayflower and Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to John, chapter 20 verses 1 thru 18. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahaoma City.

Palm Sunday

April 02, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023. This morning we continue our Lenten journey together will this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaching from the Gospel according to Matthew chapter 21 verses 1 thru 11. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Can These Bones Live?

March 26, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Sunday, Mar. 26, 2023. This morning we continue our Lenten journey together will this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaching from the book of Ezekiel chapter 37 verses 1 thru 14. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Who Sinned?

March 19, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Sunday, Mar. 20, 2023. This morning we continue our Lenten journey together will this sermon from Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaching from the Gospel according to John chapter 9, verses 1-41. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Will You Give Me a Drink?

March 12, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Sunday, March 12, 2023. This Morning we continue our Lenten journey with Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaching from the Gospel according to John chapter 4, verses 1 thru 42. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

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