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News & Updates
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.
Jessica Capps honored for 20 years on staff
Jessica Capps honored for 20 years on staff Minister to Senior Adults Jessica Capps recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary as a Wilshire staffer. She will be recognized during worship on Aug. 30. Senior Pastor George Mason describes Jessica this way: “Gentle,...
Flu shots, Sept. 19
You’ve probably been hearing that it is time to get your flu shots, and some may have wondered if it is really necessary during this time of COVID-19. It is particularly crucial this year since both the flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory illnesses. There are...
Voting by mail critical in 2020
Christian Advocacy Committee: Voting by mail critical in 2020. As we enter election season, Wilshire’s Christian Advocacy Committee wants to make sure all are ready and registered to vote; Oct. 5 is the registration deadline. In normal times, the committee would host...
Preparing for Worship
Preparing for Worship - August 23 - Ashley Robinson, pastoral resident. I joked recently that trying to settle into a new home after a move feels like I overpacked for a prolonged vacation. Box by unpacked box, though, I am beginning to feel more grounded. The...
August 20 COVID Task Force Update
August 20 COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update Our church body’s spirited response to COVID gives us hope for the future and consolation as we face the prospect of several more months of physical separation. We were fortunate to have basic online infrastructure in...
Preparing For Worship
By Jenna Sullivan, pastoral resident. Being new to the Wilshire family, I am also new to the regular ritual of preparing for worship. Before COVID days, I suppose printing off a last-minute edit to my sermon and grabbing a donut was the extent of my contemplative...