By Ross Prater Early on Saturday morning, Feb. 22, a group of Wilshire members boarded a flight for San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was a domestic flight as Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens — same post office, same money — with their own...
Wilshire’s latest art exhibit will feature the digital photography of one of our own members, David Clanton. “A Celebration of God’s Gift of Seeing” will be on display during Lent, from March 2 through April 20, in the South Lobby. David says the exhibit “seeks to...
Pastoral Care Assistant Barbara Clayton celebrated her 20-year anniversary as a Wilshire staff member on Sept. 20. Associate Pastor Heather Mustain said, “Barbara has been a staple on our staff. She is a team player, more organized than anyone I know and coordinates...
From Tuesday Missions to Study & Swim, Choir Tour and Camp, summer is a busy and meaningful time for Wilshire’s youth group. We asked a parent, a current student and some alumni to share their thoughts. Contact Associate Pastor Darren DeMent to get plugged in....
More than 200 T-shirts created by Wilshire members in honor of gun violence victims have been installed along Abrams Road adjacent to the North Parking Lot. The display, called Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives), will be up through Sunday, June 9. Each shirt memorializes an...
A few weeks ago I traveled to Skopje, Macedonia, with two other CBF clergy. The purpose was twofold: to visit and encourage CBF field personnel Jeff and Alicia Lee and their son, Ethan, and to learn more about what a new global partnership could look like. For...
In 2023, Wilshire advocacy partner Texas Impact launched Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives), a project to reduce gun violence by memorializing its victims through public installations. By displaying T-shirts that name or represent victims in Dallas County, the effort will...
Charlie Fuller started this month in his new full-time role on Wilshire’s staff, director of Pathways to Ministry and coach in residence. In addition to guiding the development of Pathways and supervising its day-to-day operations, Charlie will offer coaching services...
Robert P. Jones and Greg Garrett, both keen observers of religion and culture, will explore the topic “The Deep Roots of Racism in the Christian Church” at a series of events at Wilshire in April. On Saturday, April 13, Jones and Garrett will be featured in dialogue...
Leticia Vega, Facilities Staff, 20 years Leticia Vega marked her 20-year work anniversary at Wilshire on Jan. 7. As part of the facilities staff, she is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Wilshire building. While her responsibilities haven’t changed...