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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: Pagett Gosslee

What brought you to Wilshire? In 1968, our dear friends Charlene and Bob Law picked up my then-husband Steve Holley and me on a Wednesday and brought us to dinner at Wilshire. I had known Charlene at Baylor University, and they knew we were looking for a church.  Who...

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A note from Jeff Brummel

The following note from Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, was emailed to Wilshire members on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. A note from Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples follows.   Dear Wilshire, What an amazing church you are! For over twenty years,...

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Preparing for Worship: Sept. 13, 2026

By Amanda Hines “Hello! It’s so good to see you!”  We hear and say this greeting often when we’re with other people. In fact, you’ve probably already said this, or something like this, to someone today. The phrase offers a warm welcome and opens the door to the start...

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Ask Congress to delay SNAP cost share implementation

Editor's Note: This article is the second in a series marking Hunger Action Month in September. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of our nation’s most effective tools for fighting hunger by helping working families, children and older adults...

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I Am Wilshire 75th Anniversary Special: Mike Moorhead

What brought you to Wilshire and when? Shaeron and I came to Wilshire in November 1972 at the invitation of Bob Lemons, a former Wilshire member and a friend from Second Baptist in Lubbock. We were directors of the College and Career class at Richardson Heights...

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