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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: June 7, 2026
By Jordann McMahan What songs stick in your memory from childhood? This morning, we will sing “Standing on the Promises,” a hymn that instantly starts playing in my head as a dear reminder of my early years. I remember distinct hand and body movements, especially the...
I Am Wilshire 75th Anniversary Special: Kirk Newsom
What brought you to Wilshire and when? Born in 1950, I was “brought” to Wilshire near its beginning in my mother’s arms, along with my twin, Kent, older brother, David, and father, Asa Newsom, Jr. The church was at times meeting at the Wilshire “Motion Picture”...
Current News
This page is usually updated Fridays. Wilshire’s 75th anniversaryWilshire will mark its 75th anniversary this year, culminating in a festive June weekend. 75th anniversary weekend• Saturday, June 13 — Homecoming Celebration4:45–7:30 p.m. | Catch up with friends,...
Preparing for Worship: May 31, 2026
By Charlie Fuller Summer’s here! For many of us, maybe most of us, that means travel. The beach, the mountains, amusement parks, big cities, quiet country, traveling to see family, etc. Each of these requires a journey. Have you ever thought of worship as a journey?...
I Am Wilshire 75th Anniversary Special: Barbara Floyd
What brought you to Wilshire and when? After graduating from Oklahoma State University, two girlfriends and I came to Dallas to work for the summer. After visiting several churches, we joined Wilshire; it was integrated, just as our college church in Stillwater was....
Preparing for Worship: May 24, 2026
By Jeff Brummel Happy birthday, church! You’re looking good for being just over 2,000 years old. As we walk with Jesus through the liturgical year, we experience Jesus’ life through Advent, birth, baptism, Lent, death, resurrection, ascension into heaven and now as...