Tapestry

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Prayer Notes

Wilshire Prayer Notes — Oct. 3, 2025 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceR.G., John OthersGrant, Joshua, Linda, Carole Jean, Lynette, Shirley, Cathy, Ralph, Melissa, Marilyn, Jim, Neil, Dwight, Jan, Emma, Brenda, Donna, Sue, Beverley, Maria, Ella, Owen, Emily Friends and Family...

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Current News

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: Oct. 12.• Time with Tim is your chance to meet...

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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...

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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...

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Preparing for Worship: Sept. 21, 2025

By Abbey Adcox We gather this morning in a world marked by division, fear and uncertainty. Headlines and social media tell of neighbors treated as strangers, voices silenced and power wielded without mercy. In such times, worship becomes an act of resistance and hope...

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I Am Wilshire: Steve McDaniel

Hometown: I grew up in Dallas, but was born in Borger, Texas. Present City: Dallas Education: My educational and professional background span aerospace engineering (gig ’em, Aggies) to teaching psychology at a university in Morocco, with seminary and pastoring in the...

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