Tapestry

Giving update: We made it!

Thank you for giving of yourselves to the life of this church over the past year. In 2025, our stewardship theme was “The Stewardship of Believing.” Across those three sermons, we reflected on biblical characters whose lives were transformed through faith —...

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Preparing for Worship: Jan. 4, 2026

By Maggie Morey Did you catch it? The turning of the year and the changing of the seasons, I mean. Like many years, this changing of the calendar caught me off guard. In the midst of Advent preparations and holiday travels, 2026 snuck up on me. How did the changing of...

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Gratitude for One Starry Night

By LeAnn Hampton Once again, Wilshire became the village of Bethlehem for the evening of Dec. 19. It takes a village to create a village, and Wilshire, what a village you were! Approximately 160 volunteers were involved with preparation, setup, cleanup and supporting...

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Our year-end need is $142,976

Click to enlarge We are almost there!Words cannot fully express my gratitude to you — and to our entire congregation — for your generous and faithful giving toward our 2025 Unified Budget. Because of your commitment, we are so close to reaching our goal. We still...

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Year end need: $231,048

click to enlarge Dear Wilshire Family, This fall I had the opportunity to teach in the Preschool hall. What a joy it was to watch those sweet kiddos interact with one another. But what I loved most was watching them pray. In the middle of play, they knew exactly what...

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Foundations of Faith 2026 Preview

Looking for a place to grow, ask questions and connect with others on the journey of faith? Wilshire’s Foundations of Faith Sunday School Class offers thoughtful, engaging studies for adults of all ages and backgrounds. Join them in Room 3303 as they explore...

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Preparing for Worship: Dec. 28

By Abbey Adcox The days after Christmas settle quietly. Anticipation fades, gatherings shrink and the house glows with decorations, though the mood shifts. Some feel relief; others sense a gentle ache. What lingers is not clarity but a mix of gratitude and weariness,...

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Preparing for Worship: Dec. 21, 2025

By Scott Spreier Christmas is upon us! The decorations are up, the lights twinkling and the music playing — magnificently here at Wilshire. But for me, something — someone — is missing. The Son of God. Personally, I’ve only caught fleeting glimpses of Christ this...

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I Am Wilshire: Rob Roden

Tell us about your family. My wife, Michelle, is a retired CPA. Our son, Henry, 27, graduated from Auburn and works as a cybersecurity consultant at PwC. Our daughter, Emma, 24, graduated from Baylor and is a CPA working in tax for PwC. Both kids attend Wilshire and...

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End of year need: $610,227

Our website states: “Wilshire encourages followers of Christ to listen for the call to vocational ministry. We want children, youth and young adults to view a calling to ministry as equally significant as a calling to medicine, law or business. Pathways to Ministry is...

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