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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.
I Am Wilshire: Elle Sheaffer
Name: Elle Sheaffer Hometown: Dallas Present City: Dallas Education: Woodrow Wilson High School (2022–present) Tell us about your family. My family consists of me, my mom, Dawn, my dad, Michael, and my dog, Walter. Tell us about your volunteer life. I volunteer mostly...
Pathways Endowment tops $10 million
As of July 31, the George A. Mason Pathways to Ministry Endowment topped the $10-million mark for the first time. The endowment is the primary funding mechanism for Wilshire’s pastoral residency program and other facets of Pathways to Ministry. Senior Pastor Timothy...
I Am Wilshire: Chrissy Alvarez
Name: Chrissy Alvarez (they/them) Present City: Allen Education: Texas A&M University (B.S.), Texas A&M–Commerce (M.S.) Profession: Mental Health Counselor Tell us about your family. My wife, Abigail, and I got married in March, and we live with our two cats,...
Preparing for Worship: Aug. 11, 2024
By LeAnn Hampton Today in worship we are reminded of the new beginnings all around us. Students with backpacks signal the start of the school year and a change from the summer routine. Participating in the family dedication for R.J. Murphy gives us the opportunity to...
Wilshire welcomes pastoral residents
Maggie Morey (left) and Georgia McKee began work Aug. 1 as pastoral residents at Wilshire. Pastoral residents Maggie Morey and Georgia McKee began work at Wilshire on Thursday, Aug. 1. Their start marks a reboot for the church’s pastoral residency program, which has...
I Am Wilshire: James Varner
Name: Rev. James K. Varner, D.Min. Hometown: Houston Present City: Georgetown, Texas Education: Baylor, 1959; Seminary, 1967; SMU Perkins Doctor of Ministry, 2010 in a study of the worship offering from the beginning of human history to the 21st century. Profession:...