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I Am Wilshire 75th Anniversary Special: Peggy Tinsley
What brought you to Wilshire and when? In 1972, we had just moved to Dallas with baby Steve for Sam to take his first full-time job. We erroneously assumed we could go to whatever Baptist church was nearest our apartment. When that clearly wasn’t working out, Mike and...
Adventurers Trip
Preparing for Worship: Aug. 23, 2026
By Terry Wade One aspect of coming to Wilshire is the sense that folks who attend seem very intentional about being present. There is an atmosphere of seeking — members come not out of habit but attend for a purpose, however individual that might be. Many are here...
Piano gifted to Wilshire
By Jeff Brummel You may have noticed a different sound in worship starting last Sunday, as Wilshire was recently gifted a mint-condition Bösendorfer grand piano from member Marilyn Bick. Imported from Vienna, Austria, the Bösendorfer boasts the so-called “Viennese...
Children’s Choir Coordinator named
J’Von Brown has been named Wilshire’s Children’s Choir Coordinator. He will start in the part-time position right away, leading as children’s choirs begin rehearsals on Aug. 23. J’Von brings a decade of professional performance experience, primarily in opera, and a...
I Am Wilshire: Rob Thomas
Hometown and Present City: Dallas Education: Metropolitan State College of Denver Profession: Partner, Executive Search at Frederick Fox Tell us about your family. I’m married to Elizabeth Marshall, and we have a 10-year-old son, Trey. How about your work or volunteer...