Ralph Manuel will be stepping down from his role as Wilshire’s handbell coordinator at the end of September and will be recognized during worship on Sept. 27. He has held the part-time position and directed Carillon Ringers since 2019. Ralph and his wife, Donna, are...
By Carolyn Murray When folks ask me my favorite thing about my job at Wilshire, most are surprised when I quickly answer “Committee on Committees.” Seems like a bland answer for someone who loves to plan (and attend) a good party! But matching people and their skills...
By Cindy Estee The food varies — usually beans, rice, canned goods and some fresh produce. Sometimes there is chicken. Sometimes milk. Volunteers set up the food on long white tables and wait for the people to come. For the most part, they are immigrants. They walk to...
What brought you to Wilshire? In 1968, our dear friends Charlene and Bob Law picked up my then-husband Steve Holley and me on a Wednesday and brought us to dinner at Wilshire. I had known Charlene at Baylor University, and they knew we were looking for a church. Who...
The following note from Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, was emailed to Wilshire members on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. A note from Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples follows. Dear Wilshire, What an amazing church you are! For over twenty years,...
By Amanda Hines “Hello! It’s so good to see you!” We hear and say this greeting often when we’re with other people. In fact, you’ve probably already said this, or something like this, to someone today. The phrase offers a warm welcome and opens the door to the start...
Editor's Note: This article is the second in a series marking Hunger Action Month in September. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of our nation’s most effective tools for fighting hunger by helping working families, children and older adults...
What brought you to Wilshire and when? Shaeron and I came to Wilshire in November 1972 at the invitation of Bob Lemons, a former Wilshire member and a friend from Second Baptist in Lubbock. We were directors of the College and Career class at Richardson Heights...
By Timothy Peoples Each morning, I try to read John O’Donohue’s “Blessing for Solitude.” It is a blessing I often share with those who come into my office because I believe we all need words like these spoken over our lives. The word blessing can be a strange one for...