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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 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”...
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...
I Am Wilshire 75th Anniversary Special: Pat Cullum
What brought you to Wilshire and when? I joined with my parents on Nov. 7, 1954. Natalie and Marshal Cook are listed as being members #349 and #350. My name, Patricia Cook, was not listed in the official church roster; I claim age discrimination as I was just two...
Preparing for Worship: May 17, 2026
By Kelly Akins Today is an exciting day in the life of Wilshire. We are honoring our graduating seniors, blessing them and sending them forth into the world to do good work. Many of them were dedicated or baptized here in this Sanctuary, and we promised to pray for...