Mayflower Church

This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Luke 13:31-35. Luke 13:1-9: The lesson of the fig tree invites us to unpack the source of our worth in a system and society that often measures worthiness by commerce, production, output, success, status, achievement, ethnicity, and/or gender identity. We might ask, "Can the fig tree have worth if if it never produces any figs?...

This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Luke 13:31-35: God's love is fuller than we can imagine. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This service was recorded Sunday, Mar. 6, 2022. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Deuteronomy chapter 26 verses 1 thru 11: Even in the midst of struggle, oppressive forces, hardship, and grief - God's promises spill over, like the bounty of the first fruits from the ground. Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Recorded Wednesday, Mar. 2nd 2022. Rev. Dr. Lori Walke will lead this solemn service of prayer marking the beginning of the season of Lent. With a reading from the book of Joel chapter 2 verses 1 thru 2 and 12 thru 17: As we begin our Lenten journey, we're invited to come fully as we are - with brokenness, joy, gifts, and doubts. Live-streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Chu...

This service was recorded Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke concludes the "Faces of our Faith" series with a reading from the book of Acts chapter 20 verses 1 thru 12; a passage also known as: "Paul in Macedonia and Greece." Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This service was recorded Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. This Sunday, with Rev. Dr. Lori Walke we continue the "Faces of our Faith" series with a reading from the Gospel according to Luke Luke, chapter 2 verses 21 thru 38; a passage also known as: "Jesus Presented at the Temple." Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Recorded Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. This Sunday, we return to the "Faces of our Faith" series with Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Luke 23: 50 thru 56, a passage also known as: "Jesus is Buried." Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 14 verses13 thru 20; a passage also know as: "Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand." Live Streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This service was recorded Jan. 30, 2022. This Sunday we welcome Rev. Courtney Richards back to the Mayflower Pulpit for the fourth Sunday of Epiphany. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Service was recorded Jan. 22, 2022. This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8 verses 1-3, 5-6, and 8-10. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This service was recorded Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to John chapter 2 verses 1-11; a passage also known as: "The Wedding at Cana." Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Service was recorded Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the Gospel according to Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12; a story of being open to new ideas & changing directions. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This service was recorded Jan. 2, 2022. This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Jeremiah chapter 31 verses 7 thru 14; a portion of the passage also know as: "The Joyful Return of the Exiles." Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This service was recorded on Dec. 26, 2021. This Sunday we break with away from our traditional service model and embrace the spirit of the holiday with our traditional Spontaneous Nativity.

This service was recorded on Dec. 24, 2021. Luke 2:1-20 - There is no room for Mary and Joseph in the inn. They are displaced from their home, journeying to fulfill their civic requirements to be counted in the census. And yet, the time comes to give birth where they are, and so a humble home is found. A place is made, among the feeding trough, in a cramped room abounding with chaos. In many ways,...

This service was recorded on Dec. 19, 2021. Luke 1:39-55 - After receiving the angel’s extraordinary news, Mary retreats to Elizabeth and Zechariah’s home to digest her new calling. She seeks refuge—physical safety and emotional protection. She receives a safe haven, a home for her heart to soon sing praise. Sanctuary and safe space is so crucial for everyone, especially the mother of Christ while...

This service was recorded on Dec. 12, 2021. Luke 3:1-18 - John the Baptist’s good news sounds harsh, but he preaches a home for all— where inequities are banished, valleys are lifted up, and all have the resources they need for collective flourishing. Ultimately, John’s message is one of joy. We are called to collectively build and repair the structures of our society; we are called to be kin-dom...

This service was recorded on Dec. 5th, 2021. In the miraculous birth of John the Baptist, we see the foundation of what is to come. We see how interwoven his story is with Jesus’ origin story. When Zechariah regains his voice, his imagination is also restored. He offers deep praise for God’s tender mercy, and casts a hopeful vision for his own child. He sings blessings into John’s being. This lays...

This service was recorded on Nov. 28, 2021. As we begin Advent with the “Little Apocalypse” in Luke 21, we remember how far from home we are. The world is not as it should be. Many have lost their physical homes, many feel alone, and many are isolated. Many of us feel as if we are wandering with no clear way forward. This first week speaks to our deep longing—for our home to be made whole, made ri...

This service was recorded Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Revelation, chapter 1 verses 4 thru 8; a portion of the passage: "Introduction and Salutation." Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church.

Recorded on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. This week we welcome Rev. Dr. Kathy Shook McCallie to the pulpit. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke's scripture lesson is from I Samuel 28:3-25 and will highlight what the "witch" of Endor teaches us about labels and hospitality" We will also have communion this Sunday, so please be sure to have some juice or wine and some bread or crackers handy. Live Streamed Sunday, Oct 31 at 11am from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Sunday, we give thanks for the lives of those who died in the congregation during the past year, as well as remember other lives lost. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke concludes our sermon series "Faces of Our Faith: Bold & Untold Stories" with the scripture lesson from Acts 16 verses 11 thru 15 and 40; a passage also know as: "The conversion of Lydia." Live Streamed Sunday, Oct 24 at 11am from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

This Sunday Rev. Dr. Lori Walke continues our sermon series "Faces of Our Faith: Bold & Untold Stories." This weeks scripture lesson comes from the first chapter of Esther, a passage also know as King Ahasuerus Deposes Queen Vashit. Live Streamed Sunday, Oct 17 at 11am from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.