By Charlie Fuller You likely remember the story. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem with Mary and Joseph for Passover (Luke 2:41–51). Mary and Joseph were a day’s journey on the way back to Nazareth before they realized that 12-year-old Jesus had stayed behind in Jerusalem....
I Am Wilshire: Pedro Oliveira
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil Present City: Dallas Education: B.S., Computer Sciences, São Paulo Univ.; B.A., Journalism, Portland State Univ. Profession: I’m a print and film director. If you ever saw a shiny automobile and felt like you needed it (although you...
Preparing for Worship: Nov. 9, 2025
By Timothy Peoples Today begins the first of three Sundays where we will speak on stewardship and generosity. “The Stewardship of Believing,” to be exact. What can we believe together that God can do in our midst? Before you run out to your car to leave or commit to...
Georgia McKee called to Chicago-area church
Pastoral Resident Georgia McKee has accepted a call to become associate pastor at Glencoe Union Church near Chicago. Her last day at Wilshire will be Jan. 25. Georgia will lead Glencoe’s youth and mission ministries while participating in worship leadership and...
I Am Wilshire: Jeff Hampton
Hometown: Richardson Present City: Garland Education: B.A., Journalism, Baylor University Profession: Journalism, communications, writing Tell us about your family. My wife, LeAnn, and I have been married 14 years. We met at Wilshire, primarily through Wilshire Winds...
Current News
This page is usually updated Fridays. ===================== For guests and new members• Time with Tim is your chance to meet and chat with Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples in an informal group session in his office. Upcoming date: Nov. 16. ===================== Weekly 9...
Nativity helpers
Elementary school children are invited to help build the Sanctuary nativity scene by carrying elements to the chancel at the start of worship. We’ll begin Nov. 30 and build the scene week by week until it is complete at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Sign up using...
Preparing for Worship: Nov. 2, 2025
By Katie Murray It happened again the other week. I was going about my day with my kids when out of nowhere my mother’s words came out of my mouth. I laughed recounting the event to my mom on the phone later that week: “It’s like you were inside my head telling me...
I Am Wilshire: Grant Stewart
Hometown: Dallas Present City: Dallas Education: BFA Wood from Tennessee Tech Profession: Fine Furniture Maker Tell us about your family. My parents, Chris and Al Stewart, are both members at Wilshire. My twin brother Curtis works the cameras for the church’s...
Order poinsettias
Help decorate the Sanctuary for Advent by ordering a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one. Dedications will be listed in the worship folder on Sunday, Dec. 7. Each plant costs $14, and donors may take them home after Christmas Eve services. Order by Nov. 30...
