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This page is usually updated Fridays. Try our weekly 9 a.m. contemplative service. | Read more > ==================== Souper Bowl of Caring: Feb. 8The annual Souper Bowl of Caring will be held Sunday, Feb. 8, at noon in Community Hall. Join us after the 11 a.m....
Preparing for Worship: Feb. 1, 2026
By Georgia McKee “Control what you can control, and let go of what you can’t.” Before every competition, my head coach at Belmont University had us listen to a recording that repeated this phrase while guiding us through a breathing exercise. The goal was to steady...
Carol Cabaniss marks 10 years on staff
Music and Worship Coordinator Carol Cabaniss recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary as a member of the Wilshire staff. “I’ve always enjoyed the work and enjoyed the people,” Carol said. “Wilshire is a place I like coming to each day.” One of Carol’s primary...
Hospitality Team seeks new faces
Did you know it takes 20 people every Sunday to staff our Hospitality Ministry Team? These individuals are often the first people you see when you enter the church building and help to create that sense of community and welcome we hope every person feels when they...
Wilshire ends 2025 with $369K surplus
Thanks to strong year-end giving, Wilshire ended 2025 with a financial surplus of $369,507. Our budget for 2025 was $3,955,000, and revenue through Dec. 31 totaled $4,052,293. Expenses for the year came in under budget at $3,682,786. As of Nov. 30, 2025, Wilshire...
Preparing for Worship: Jan. 18, 2026
By Jordann McMahan Have you ever heard the Parable of the Choir? It is attributed to Celeste Bembry and goes like this: “A choir can sing a beautiful note impossibly long because singers can individually drop out to breathe as necessary and the note goes on. Social...