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News & Updates
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: Amy Kendrick Lee
Hometown: Midland Present City: Plano Education: B.A., Music, SMU Profession: Manager of community outreach/executive director, The Ryan Foundation Tell us about your family. I’m married to Thomas, and we have two energetic, assertive, smart kids. Hamilton is 7 and...
I Am Wilshire: David Clanton
Hometown: DeRidder, Louisiana Present City: Dallas Education: DeRidder High School; Louisiana Tech, B.A., psychology and English; Southwestern Seminary, M.Div. Profession: Audiovisual director, Baptist General Convention of Texas; public relations director, Baylor...
A voter’s guide to election season
By Jeanne Spreier Wilshire is a voting congregation. We’ve learned this from voter registration events we’ve conducted in the past. Not only are you likely to vote, but you also take the time to research candidates and policies, understanding how they will impact your...
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 8, 2024
By Darren DeMent Our opening and closing hymns this morning use very different language to describe God and our relationship to God. Consider some of these words and phrases from “How Great Thou Art”: Great ... awesome wonder ... rolling thunder ... power ... mountain...
A note from the Risk Management Committee
Last Sunday there was an incident at our church before and during the Sunday School hour. An individual entered the building and verbally accosted staff and members. Our security guards and staff engaged with the individual, who refused to leave. Dallas Police were...
I Am Wilshire: Jan Cox
Hometown: Philadelphia. I moved to Texas when I was 8, so I claim to be a Texan! Present City: Royse City Education: B.S. in dental hygiene, Baylor College of Dentistry Profession: Dental hygienist Tell us about your family. I have been married to Fred Cox for 27...