Finishing Strong - November 22. Standing near the finish line of a marathon, there’s a palpable sense of joy as the runners come in one by one. No matter what happened out on the course, there’s a feeling of camaraderie and mutual accomplishment as each participant,...
Preparing for Worship - Ashley Robinson, pastoral resident. Last week, Jenna and I set out on a day trip to seek out something we had both been missing since moving to Dallas — fall colors. Jenna, my fellow pastoral resident, is from Arkansas, and I am from Atlanta,...
November COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update. Wilshire’s ministry ideally begins with meeting people where they are. That’s been challenging in the pandemic. When our community shut down in the initial response to COVID-19, Wilshire focused on improving and expanding...
Maintaining Momentum - November 15 Runners and cyclists know that when you’re out in the middle of a long-distance jaunt and the going gets tough, it doesn’t help to micro-manage your progress. It’s easier to maintain your momentum by keeping your head up, engaging...
Carol Cabaniss will celebrate her five-year anniversary as a Wilshire staffer on Nov. 17. As ministry assistant in the areas of education and spiritual formation, Carol supports the work of Associate Pastor Darren DeMent, Minister to Preschoolers Joan Hammons,...
Preparing for Worship - Heather Mustain, associate pastor. Sunday, Nov. 15, begins a nationwide, weeklong campaign, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, to draw attention to the problem and prevalence of hunger and homelessness in America. And in partnership with...
Wilshire welcomes Rev. Dr. Michael Waters. On Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:00 p.m., Wilshire’s newest book club will be joined on Zoom by Rev. Dr. Michael Waters for a discussion of his book, Stakes Is High. A local pastor, civil rights historian, activist and community...
Canned Food Drive 2020. In lieu of our traditional Thanksgiving Food Sacks, Wilshire is collecting canned goods to benefit our mission partner White Rock Center of Hope. Items should to be delivered to the church by Wednesday, Nov. 18. Donations will be...
It Begins with Starting - November 8 Take a long walk at White Rock Lake and you’ll see multiple “Start” signs chalked on the sidewalk. Each one represents the place where a group of people set out together on a competitive race or a charitable walk. We don’t know how...
Preparing for Worship - Jacob Leal, intern This past Monday was the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead.” This celebration, which resulted from Spaniard colonization, is a mix between Catholicism and indigenous spirituality. Families set up...