a word from robin
breaking bread with friends
At Mayflower there is a wonderful way to break bread with friends and get better acquainted with all those new faces you see on Sunday morning. It’s called Mayflower Fellowship Dinners. ::: more
mothers acting up
Prepare yourself for a new vision of motherhood; it’s smart, off-kilter, sexy, loving, political, funny, questioning and a good night out. This is an honest exploration of being a mother in the 21st century. ::: more
be a part of the solution to hunger
On Mar. 10, 2007, Bread for the World, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, and the Cooperating Baptist Fellowship of Oklahoma will join with other organizations, including OXFAM America and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, to offer a one-day hunger summit. The purpose of the event is: “To seek to deepen our understanding and be empowered to respond to hunger issues in our state, nation and around the globe.” ::: more
be bold, go bald and help cure childhood cancer
Mayflower has been supporting this great cause since Gail Vines organized the first Oklahoma City event in 2002. This is a fundraiser where people ask others to pledge funds for them to shave their heads, with all proceeds benefiting research to cure childhood cancer. ::: more
tickets for "a touch of pink in spring" to go on sale
Tickets for Plymouth Guild’s Annual Spring Luncheon go on sale this month. The theme for this year’s April 12 luncheon is “A Touch of Pink in Spring.” The pink celebrates and acknowledges the recently purchased 30 pink tablecloths (our coupon box overflows thanks to your wonderful response to our call). We also purchased 12 dozen pink napkins and 150 water goblets for the church. Tickets for the luncheon are $10. ::: more
fun and games at martha's circle mar. 6
Although we have fun every month at Martha’s Circle, for March we’ve put together an evening with a different “spin.” Deb Rucker and Nancy Klos will recreate a good old fashioned “family game night.” No video games. No computer games. ::: more
363 group on the move
Beginning in April the 363 Group will move from the Wiley Post Park Party House to a facility provided by the Homeless Alliance. This new location is in the vicinity of N.W. 4th and Virginia and our first meal there will be on April 7. ::: more
my flower power stayin' busy
A visit to the Unitarian Church, lunch and helping at St. Baldrick's are on the drawing board for March. ::: more |
think on this
Cambridge University researchers released a report titled 'Well Dressed?,' in which they point out how clothes - and fast clothes (cheap garments that can be used and discarded without a second thought), are a large and worsening source of the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. One of Britain’s largest retailers, Marks & Spencer, helped pay for the study and are reacting to how their customers, are getting very concerned about environmental issues. The effect on the environment not only comes from how the clothes are produced, but also how they are cared for, i.e., the tendency to throw them into a washing machine and dryer, rather than sponge off stains, etc. The study suggests that more expensive and durable clothing that can be worn for years be purchased, and that consumers air-dry clothes and throw away tumble dryers that require huge amounts of energy. -- NY Times, Jan. 25, 2007
caring, collaborating, creating
"Help me! Help me! New Christian education director needs some assistance." Those words might be the headline describing the current status of my first month at Mayflower. ::: more
sex ed classes kick off in march
Temple B’nai Israel and Mayflower Church are again sponsoring a series of sex education classes open to the public for students in 5th and 6th grades and their parents during March. Mayflower encourages taking advantage of this excellent opportunity focusing on sex education and keeping family communication lines open and functioning. ::: more
"This I Believe" lenten series continues
The 2007 Lenten with Robin continues Feb. 28, Mar. 14, 21, and 28. Join in an enlightening exploration of values in this award-winning NPR series. ::: more
mayflower adult classes
Mayflower offers multiple ways of connecting with each other; one of these places is the adult Sunday School hour. ::: more
the musicians of mayflower thank you
Molto grazie or "many thanks” to all Mayflowerites for the overwhelming support exhibited at Mayflower Music Program's Annual Chili Luncheon fundraiser. This year's event garnered an amazing $3,749.74 -- the best yet!
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baptist minister writes on ten things your pastor wants to tell you (but can't because he needs a job)
Many thanks go out to the good people from within and without Mayflower Church for positive comments about Mayflower’s radio program. Just in case you didn’t know, it’s on the air every Sunday morning at 9:30 on KOKC -- formerly KOMA A.M.1520. KOKC is one of the four Oklahoma City stations in the Renda corporate umbrella around the country. ::: more
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