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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.
Preparing for Worship: Oct. 5, 2025
By Amanda Hines In his book Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating, Norman Wirzba writes, “The ministries of Christ demonstrate that the path to full or abundant life is not a magical path. It is a practical journey that begins with eating. Table fellowship is among the...
New contemplative service at 9 a.m.
Starting Sunday, Nov. 9, Wilshire will offer a weekly 9 a.m. service in McIver Chapel focused on contemplative practices. The service will last 35 to 40 minutes and will include Scripture, music, a homily and prayer, with a different spiritual practice explored each...
Mission partners foster hope
By Heather Mustain On this World Communion Sunday, we celebrate the global Church and particularly the ways Wilshire’s courageous and perseverant partners, alongside God’s Spirit, are healing the world. It can be hard to find goodness, beauty, mercy, justice or...
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...