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Timothy to take sabbatical
Five distinguished guest preachers will occupy the Wilshire pulpit while Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples is away on sabbatical later this spring. Timothy’s sabbatical will run from April 21 through May 24. According to Wilshire’s personnel policies, the senior pastor is...
I Am Wilshire: Robin Sefzik
Hometown: Weatherford Present City: Dallas Education: Texas Tech University Profession: Homemaker Tell us about your family. My husband, Peter, and I have been married for 22 years. We have three kids, Jake (20), Levi (16), and Jordan (9). How about your work or...
Preparing for Worship: Feb. 22, 2026
By Jeff Brummel Take one minute to look around the Sanctuary. Quiet your heart as you gaze at the chancel, the tops of the pillars on the sides of the room, the windows. What is different? The paraments are purple, the shutters are closed and we have an old rugged...
I Am Wilshire: Christina Evans
Hometown: Garland Present City: Murphy Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education with a minor in special education Profession: Full-time parent Tell us about your family. My husband, Mark, and I have been married 13 years. We met in...
Barbara Peterson bookmarks 10th anniversary
Barbara Peterson recently celebrated her 10th anniversary as Wilshire’s librarian, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to this vital ministry. “I love books, but I also love working with people, both children and adults, and helping them find what they like to...