Hometown: Summit, New Jersey Present City: Oak Cliff, Texas (we like to think that the OC still has its own identity) Profession: Software developer Tell us about your family. I am married to Jennifer and we are fortunate to have three children — Noah, Haydn and Elly....
Pastoral Resident Maggie Morey has accepted a call to become associate minister of care, connection and formation at Countryside Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska. She will complete her two-year Wilshire residency on Sunday, May 10. The 11 a.m. worship service that...
By Timothy Peoples In middle school, we had to run a mile every month in gym class. If you know me, you know sweating is not something I enjoy. Our school sat in the middle of cornfields, and our coach would stand in the road with a timer in one hand and a whistle in...
Wilshire Prayer Notes — April 17, 2026 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceShirley, Larry OthersCari, Joan, Courtney, Jack, Davys, Donna, Jan, Jan, Bettye, Barbara, Jackie, Neil, John, Ralph, Montgomery, Bert, Marilyn, John, Carol Ann, Dwight, Brenda, Donna, Beverley, Ella, Owen,...
Hometown: Odessa Present City: Dallas Education: Texas Tech for a few semesters Profession: I was a career office worker; my last job was data entry clerk. Tell us about your family. My father was a traveling salesman. He taught his children how to play golf and water...
By Katie Murray Happy Easter, church! Yes, that greeting is still appropriate for the next six weeks. Today we find ourselves in the liturgical season called Eastertide, a season marked by our continued celebration of the resurrection, with special attention paid to...
This page is usually updated Fridays. Maggie Morey called to Omaha church | Read more > Summer 2026 camps for children and preschoolers. | Read more > Timothy Peoples sabbatical, April 21–May 24. | Read more > Pathways Director Charlie Fuller to retire. |...
Hometown: Temple Present City: Dallas Tell us about your family. I met my wonderful wife, Gail, at Wilshire, and our son Andy met his lovely wife, Jessica, through Wilshire connections (thanks Mary Lu!). The four of us gratefully serve as deacons here. Andy and...
By Heather Mustain Through word and song today we proclaim that resurrection is not only something that happened to Jesus long ago — it is something still unfolding among us. In our tradition we understand resurrection not as an escape from the world, but as God’s...
By Ariel Merivil I was recently asked, “What is your favorite church season to plan music for?” As a musician who has spent most of my working life leading worship, you’d think that would be an easy question. It wasn’t. And honestly, I’m still not sure I have an...