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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.

Children’s Christmas Choir

All children in grades 1–5 are invited to sing! Our first rehearsal is Sunday, Nov. 3. This Christmas choir will sing in morning worship on Dec. 1 and at Celebration of the Green on the evening of Dec. 8. Each Sunday (see dates below), we will meet in Room 2221 for a...

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Order poinsettias

Help decorate the Sanctuary for Advent by ordering a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one. Dedications will be listed in the worship folder on Sunday, Dec. 8. Each plant costs $14, and donors may take them home after Christmas Eve services. Order by Dec. 1...

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I Am Wilshire: Damien Mitchell

Hometown: Abilene Present City: Dallas Education: B.S., Southern Nazarene University; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine Profession: Pediatrician Tell us about your family and work. I have been happily married to Keri Mitchell for 22 years, and we have been blessed with...

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Preparing for Worship: Oct. 27, 2024

By Darren DeMent Sequels. Reboots. Existing IP. Extended narrative universes. It seems like that’s all we get when it comes to movies these days. An article in Forbes magazine highlighting recent cultural trends noted that in the 1990s, just 11.7% of the domestic box...

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Help others and gain skills as a Stephen Minister

By Micki Lacker, Stephen Leader Wilshire’s Stephen Ministry program is calling for applicants for the next Stephen Minister training session, which starts in January and will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings through May. Our training covers a broad spectrum of useful...

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I Am Wilshire: Kristen Rice

Full Name: Kristen Elizabeth Rice Hometown: Prairie Lea and Lolita, Texas Present City: Dallas Education: BFA, Baylor, 2002; MEd, University of Houston–Victoria, 2014 Profession: Founder and executive director of Color Me Empowered Tell us about your family. I’m a...

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