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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: Claire Flores
Hometown: Houston Present City: Dallas Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University. I start my Master of Science in Nursing Education in February 2025! Profession: Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse Tell us about your work or volunteer life....
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 29, 2024
By Scott Spreier God: A burning question, given the current wars and rumors of wars. A desperate query, considering the political and cultural strife rending our democracy, not to mention the sacred fabric of our once shared faith. A plea of sorts, if you’re...
I Am Wilshire: Carol Ann McElhannon
Hometown: Fort Worth, born 1953 Present City: Garland, for the last 52 years Education: B.A. in history and English from Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina; graduate coursework in counseling at East Texas State University. Profession: Qualified Mental...
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 22, 2024
By Abbey Adcox Did you know there is a saint of small things? I didn’t and recently learned of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as “Little Flower.” Born in 1873 in France, she joined a group of contemplative Carmelite nuns and died at just 24. An unlikely saint, she...
Barbara Clayton marks 20 years on staff
Pastoral Care Assistant Barbara Clayton celebrated her 20-year anniversary as a Wilshire staff member on Sept. 20. Associate Pastor Heather Mustain said, “Barbara has been a staple on our staff. She is a team player, more organized than anyone I know and coordinates...
Preparing for Worship: Sept. 15, 2024
By Timothy Peoples My favorite poem is “won’t you celebrate with me” by Lucille Clifton. (If you’ve ever been to my office, it is taped to the door as you enter.) This week I did a deep dive into Clifton’s poems, and they spoke to me like Scripture. I could say they...