By Scott Spreier As I sit here this morning waiting for worship to begin, I have the strange sensation that somewhere between Sunday School and the Sanctuary, I passed through a time warp and now find myself back in 1958. I’m timid “Little Scotty,” sitting...
Katie Murray to lead pastoral care; Heather Mustain adds more administrative oversight as Geri McKenzie departs Some Wilshire staff members are taking on new responsibilities and areas of supervision with the departure of Geri McKenzie, who officially vacates the...
Wilshire Prayer Notes — Aug. 8, 2025 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceShirley, John OthersRalph, Kathy, Melissa, Marilyn, Jim, Neil, Ruth, Dwight, Jan, Cathy, Emma, Michelle, Brenda, R.G., Donna, Sue, Beverley, Maria, Kathy, Ella, Owen, Emily Friends and Family Concerns•...
This page is usually updated Fridays. ========== For guests and new members• Wilshire Welcome is a one-hour session to help you learn about Wilshire. Held in the Prayer Room near McIver Chapel. Upcoming date: Aug. 17.• Time with Tim is your chance to meet and chat...
Wilshire’s new pastoral residents, Amanda Hines (at right in photo) and Jordann McMahan, began their two-year terms on Friday, Aug. 1, They join Maggie Morey and Georgia McKee in the Pathways to Ministry program, which again has four residents — the historical norm...
By Katie Murray Do you ever say a word so much that it starts to sound a little strange to your ears? This phenomenon, called semantic satiation, occurs because the repetition causes your brain to focus on the sound of the word and, in that process, loses the meaning...
Wilshire will hold a fire drill on Sunday, Aug. 10, at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday School will start at 9:45 as usual, and the drill should be done before worship starts at 11. Risk Management Committee chair Phil McNicholas says the committee’s intent is to have regular...
By Jeff Brummel In 2009 I climbed the steps into the organ loft situated in the rear gallery of the Corinthian-columned Greek revival church of La Madeleine in Paris. I sat down at the console of what I still feel is the loudest organ I’ve ever heard. My teacher for...
Wilshire’s In Deed and Truth team has created a land acknowledgment for the church. This formal statement, which recognizes the traditional stewards of the land, is a gesture of respect and reflection that provides opportunity to actively engage in the process of...
Hometown: Garland Present City: Murphy Education: B.S. in legal studies from the United States Air Force Academy Profession: Pilot Tell us about your family. My wife, Christina, and I just celebrated 13 years of marriage. We have two beautiful children here with us...