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Preparing for Worship
When I was young, my family took a big vacation once every few years (or at least what we considered to be a big vacation). One of my favorite vacations was a road trip to Washington, D.C. Because trips like this were rare and we knew it was likely we may not go back...
COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Report, May 18, 2020
This is the first report to the congregation from Wilshire’s COVID-19 Advisory Task Force. We are seeking to keep the congregation informed as we continue our work of evaluation and recommendation. In these unprecedented times, the COVID-19 Advisory Task Force was...
Preparing for Worship
This is a season of transitions for me, and I know I’m not alone in that. In worship this Sunday, we recognize our graduating high school seniors, who also find themselves in one of life’s most important transitions — playing out in the most unusual of times. Others...
Preparing for Worship
Mother Mary is a woman worthy of remembrance, celebration and emulation. One tradition is the “May Crowning,” when little children make flower crowns and adorn statues of Mary to celebrate her life and leadership. I dig that. If ever there was a woman to remember it...
Preparing for Worship
One of my favorite movies is Groundhog Day. As much as I enjoy that movie, I am not enjoying how much my current reality seems to be mirroring that of Bill Murray’s iconic character, Phil, with every day seeming to be on an endless repeat. No matter how much déjà vu...
Preparing for Worship
All my life, I’ve never not believed in God, but it’s taken almost 60 of my 80 years to believe in church. After discovering Wilshire 15 years ago, I hungered to know more about Jesus, Christianity, Baptists, the Bible and church. I’m still learning and grabbing...