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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: Clint Justice

Hometown: Atlanta Present city: Dallas Education: Bachelor’s in psychology and MBA from Baylor University Profession: Executive and leadership coach Tell us about your family. I’m originally from Atlanta, Georgia, where I met my wife, Kim, in 9th grade biology. We...

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Preparing for Worship: Aug. 31, 2025

By Kelly Akins I recently traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, to attend the North American Gathering of Godly Play. It was a beautiful time of retreat, renewal and connection. On the first day, we were invited to cross the threshold, and as we entered the chapel...

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Lessons from the Lege

On Aug. 9, more than 120 people gathered at Arapaho United Methodist Church for “What Just Happened in the Texas Legislature?,” an event co-sponsored by Arapaho, Wilshire, First United Methodist Denton and Northaven United Methodist. The event featured breakout...

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Sabbatical for Jeff Brummel

Associate Minister of Music and Organist Jeff Brummel will be on sabbatical from Sept. 1 to Oct. 12. In addition to spending time with family in Oregon and California, Jeff is scheduled to visit Philadelphia for organ improvisation study with a Yale professor. He will...

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20 years on staff for Holly Irvin

Wilshire staffer Holly Irvin says her favorite pastime is organizing. “I get a lot of joy figuring out all the details and watching something come to fruition — in my personal life and at work.” That attention to detail has served Holly and Wilshire well for 20 years....

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