Did you know it takes 20 people every Sunday to staff our Hospitality Ministry Team? These individuals are often the first people you see when you enter the church building and help to create that sense of community and welcome we hope every person feels when they...
Thanks to strong year-end giving, Wilshire ended 2025 with a financial surplus of $369,507. Our budget for 2025 was $3,955,000, and revenue through Dec. 31 totaled $4,052,293. Expenses for the year came in under budget at $3,682,786. As of Nov. 30, 2025, Wilshire...
By Jordann McMahan Have you ever heard the Parable of the Choir? It is attributed to Celeste Bembry and goes like this: “A choir can sing a beautiful note impossibly long because singers can individually drop out to breathe as necessary and the note goes on. Social...
By Amanda Hines This time of year is marked by New Year’s resolutions that vary from things like living more healthy lifestyles through exercise and nutrition to reading more books and spending less time on screens or traveling more to experience new places. The...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...