Past Events
Mayflower is a vibrant church with a wonderful community of members and friends. Scroll down to learn about some recent activities and events at Mayflower.
December 7 - Tour of Steeples
Mayflower was one of 12 Sioux City churches that opened its doors for others to visit between 10:00 - 2:00. The Open House was fun! Some of our members shared nativity sets, and Linda created a scavenger hunt for guests. We had fun sharing our beautiful church with our visitors!
December 4 - Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Vickie and Mike (Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus) spread cheer at the Railroad Museum during the Christmas season! We are proud of them for their commitment to spread joy at Christmas and always!
November 15 - Food Donation
These grandparents and their sweet grandchildren donated a bounty of food! The food was a wondrous gift for a special family during the Thanksgiving season. We were grateful for their donation!
October 28 - Halloween Fun and Service Project
The youth had fun creating faces in their pumpkins! Then they bagged up treats to take to the Warming Shelter for their holiday service project.
October 28, 2024 - Special Welcome
Mayflower Church members sent out a special message that all are welcome to worship with us at our beautiful church.
September 22 - Pet Blessing
Todd gave special blessings to our furry friends. Cindy Sue’s dog, Tankie Toodles, enjoyed the special attention from Todd and the rest of the congregation.
September 15 - Baptism
We celebrated the baptism for a very special child. We love all children and gave this beautiful girl our blessings.
September 8, 2024 - Backpack Blessings
Todd gave each student a card with a special reminder that their Mayflower family wishes them well as they embark on a new year of learning. He asked them to keep the card in their backpacks to look at from time to time. Todd then gave special blessings to the students for a fulfilling year ahead.
September 5, 2024 - Garden Party
Linda hosted a garden party in her backyard to kickoff the beginning of a new year of faith, learning, and friendship at Mayflower. Delicious snacks, lawn games, and conversation made this a fun evening for all!
June 23, 2024 - 100th Year Rededication Celebration
We celebrated the 100th year anniversary of being at our current building at 1407 W. 18th St. We started the morning with coffee and doughnuts while looking at artifacts from the past 100 years. Then we had a magnificent worship service. Finally, we had a luncheon where people were invited to share stories of memories of the years at Mayflower. We plan to adjust our anchors and sails as Mayflower moves ahead into the future.
March 31, 2024 - Children’s Sermon
Linda teaches the Children’s Sermon each week during Worship Service. The children have fun with her thoughtful lessons, and the congregation enjoys hearing the laughter of children in the sanctuary.
March 17, 2024 - Faces of Siouxland Multicultural Fair
Mayflower had a booth at this community event at the Sioux City Convention Center. It was a great day to celebrate the wide diversity within our community. The family-friendly event was fun for all!
February, 2024 - Briar Cliff University Volunteers
Briar Cliff University students volunteered their time at Mayflower over several days in February. They did various tasks around the church and baked cookies for guests at the Warming Shelter. Under the direction of their Briar Cliff instructor, Wilfrido Suarez, these incredible students learned the value of giving back to the community.
December 17, 2023 - Christmas Program
The Mayflower youth and other members performed a wonderful Christmas program during worship service.
August 1, 2023 - National Night Out
Mayflower members set up a table at this family-friendly event. There was free food, lots of activities, and connection with other community members and families. Local firefighters even gave tours of fire trucks!
June 17, 2023 - Unity in the Community
A Mayflower team set up a table at this event at Cook Park. The family-friendly event was a way for people in the community to connect with one another. The Sioux City Police and Woodbury County Sherriff’s Office were there, and it was a fun day to learn about others and strengthen ties within our community.
June 4, 2023 - Pride Service with Guest Speaker
Mayflower had a joint service with First Unitarian Church for Pride Week. Their minister, Carter Smith, delivered a moving message entitled We’re Still Here: The Story of Tables. The two congregations celebrated a strong commitment for acceptance and respect for all people.
June 3, 2023 - Pride Festival
Mayflower members joined in the fun at the Sioux City Pride Festival in downtown Sioux City. They set up a table and connected with people from the community. The day was beautiful and it was a wonderful way to meet others for some conversation and fun!
June 1, 2023 - Pride Parade
Mayflower members and friends joined in the fun at the Pride Parade in downtown Sioux City. They decorated a truck and walked in the parade to show support for the LGBTQ community. The evening was beautiful, and the group enjoyed connecting with the community in a fun way.
May 9, 2023 - Mildred Anderson Grant
Mayflower was awarded a grant for $1,500 from the Junior League of Siouxland! The Mildred Anderson Grant will be used for Project Good Neighbor, our monthly Mayflower Food Giveaway. We are so grateful for the money so we can continue to help people with food insecurity.
April 7, 2023 - Music Academy
Mayflower’s office manager, Pat Harm, wears many hats. She takes care of a multitude of office tasks to help Mayflower run smoothly. She prepares brochures, newsletters, and bulletins. She keeps track of events and meetings at the church. She even fills in for our organist when needed. This article tells about another hat she wears: a volunteer music teacher. She finds time each week to help Hunt Elementary School students learn to play the piano. We are so thankful for all Pat does to enrich the lives of others!