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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.

Join the party! Try a committee or service team

By Carolyn Murray When folks ask me my favorite thing about my job at Wilshire, most are surprised when I quickly answer “Committee on Committees.” Seems like a bland answer for someone who loves to plan (and attend) a good party! But matching people and their skills...

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Vickery Meadow volunteer reflects: “Is it enough?”

By Cindy Estee The food varies — usually beans, rice, canned goods and some fresh produce. Sometimes there is chicken. Sometimes milk. Volunteers set up the food on long white tables and wait for the people to come. For the most part, they are immigrants. They walk to...

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I Am Wilshire 75th Anniversary Special: Pagett Gosslee

What brought you to Wilshire? In 1968, our dear friends Charlene and Bob Law picked up my then-husband Steve Holley and me on a Wednesday and brought us to dinner at Wilshire. I had known Charlene at Baylor University, and they knew we were looking for a church.  Who...

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A note from Jeff Brummel

The following note from Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, was emailed to Wilshire members on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. A note from Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples follows.   Dear Wilshire, What an amazing church you are! For over twenty years,...

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Prayer Notes

Wilshire Prayer Notes — updated Sept. 25, 2026 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceShirley, Larry OthersMontgomery, Sheri, Paul, Woody, Amelia, Neil, Kent, Julian, Donna, John, Brenda, Owen, Emily Friends and Family Concerns• Jimmy, father of Juliana, cancer• Kathy, friend of John,...

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