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Watch this space for the latest Wilshire news. Check the Events section for information on upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our two weekly emails; Tapestry News, sent Fridays, includes news and a worship preview, while the Monday Recap has links to videos and blog posts from the prior week.
Preparing For Worship
Preparing For Worship - Jenna Sullivan, pastoral resident. Today we light the candle of peace. In my more honest moments, I wonder how a small flickering candle could really change a thing. The world is aching still. And the rush toward strings of twinkling lights and...
I Am Wilshire: Patty Latham
I Am Wilshire - Patty Latham. Hometown: I was born in Oak Cliff and grew up in Grand Prairie. Education: Bachelor’s degree in education Profession: Trainer at ADP Present city: I moved to Richardson when I married Paul. I can’t imagine living anywhere but Texas. What...
Preparing For Worship
Preparing For Worship - Leah Lucas, Wilshire intern. If you’re anything like I am, trying to make sense of how we’re already entering Advent, “rest” usually feels like fantasy more than reality. This Sunday's processional hymn might even almost come off like a taunt:...
I Am Wilshire: Paul Latham
I Am Wilshire - Paul Latham. Hometown: I was born in Rolla, Missouri. My family moved to Richardson when I was 5. Education: BS in Computer Science Profession: Controller for Sewell Automotive Companies Present city: Richardson Tell us about your family. I’ve been...
Preparing For Worship
Preparing For Worship - Abbey Adcox, ministry assistant. A small group of Wilshire staff recently read Brené Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection. We call ourselves WOWS (Women of Wilshire Staff) in a nod to our WOW! Women’s Ministry. We are all in “midlife,” and...
Woven Into the Tapestry
Woven Into the Tapestry - Rob Banta. Pam and I have been at Wilshire for more than 35 years. Nineteen years ago we moved to Frisco from Lake Highlands. We drive 50 miles round trip to come to church on Sunday. We’re here, and have stayed here, because we want...