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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: Gene Rice
Hometown: Yoakum, Texas Present City: Dallas Education: Doctorate of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary by way of Victoria College, TAMU, Baylor (BA, Religion) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv). Tell us about your family. In...
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 28, 2025
By LeAnn Hampton In 1983, I needed a change. The church where I was a member was filled with wonderful people, but I was ready for a different church experience. When I visited Wilshire, I remember two things that impressed me. First, the Sunday School class welcomed...
I Am Wilshire: Chris Barker
Hometown: Dallas Present City: Dallas Profession: Director of Environmental Services at Juliette Fowler Communities Tell us about your family. I am the father of three beautiful girls, Randi Dao, 32, Alison, 15, and Charlotte, 11. I’ve been the husband of Rachel...
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 21, 2025
By Abbey Adcox We gather this morning in a world marked by division, fear and uncertainty. Headlines and social media tell of neighbors treated as strangers, voices silenced and power wielded without mercy. In such times, worship becomes an act of resistance and hope...
I Am Wilshire: Steve McDaniel
Hometown: I grew up in Dallas, but was born in Borger, Texas. Present City: Dallas Education: My educational and professional background span aerospace engineering (gig ’em, Aggies) to teaching psychology at a university in Morocco, with seminary and pastoring in the...
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 14, 2025
By Ariel Merivil Tim’s sermon series this month on story has me reflecting on my own personal story and how God has unfolded the story of my life. My mom was a school teacher her entire career. In fact, many of my aunts have dedicated their careers to teaching and...