Garner marks 20 years as Wilshire’s parish nurse. Linda Garner celebrated her 20-year anniversary as Wilshire’s parish nurse this month. In this volunteer role, she coordinates health and wellness ministries and serves as a resource to members and staff. “The whole...
Doug Haney, longtime music minister, to retire.
Associate Pastor Doug Haney will retire from full-time ministry this spring after nearly 19 years on Wilshire’s staff.
Refugee Support Transforms Lives
Refugee support transforms lives. When refugees move to a new country, the burdens of a traumatic past and an uncertain future can weigh heavy on an entire family. For the Noor family, a generous gift from Wilshire Baptist Church is helping them ease those...
Debby Burton celebrates 25 years as Wilshire staffer
Debby Burton celebrates 25 years as Wilshire staffer. On Nov. 17, Ministry Assistant Debby Burton became the latest Wilshire staffer to celebrate 25 years on the job. For most of her tenure — all but the first year — Debby has served in the senior pastor’s office,...
Missions Plus funds granted
Missions Plus funds granted. In January, the Finance Committee allocated $100,000 of surplus giving from 2021 to Wilshire’s Missions Plus Fund, allowing us to provide funds to organizations apart from those supported through the Unified Budget. The Missions and...
George Named Senior Pastor Emeritus; Sermon Book Planned
George named senior pastor emeritus; sermon book planned. George Mason was named senior pastor emeritus during worship last Sunday, Aug. 28, his final Sunday before retiring as senior pastor. Deacon chair Debbie Meripolski made the announcement, reading from a...
Jessica Capps to Retire
Jessica Capps to retire. Minister to Senior Adults Jessica Capps is retiring from Wilshire’s staff after 22 years of service. She will be recognized during worship on her last official day, Sunday, Sept. 18, and a reception will be held after worship in James Gallery....
Wilshire Voter Drive
Wilshire hosting voter registration drive, Sept. 4. Wilshire will host a voter registration drive Sunday, Sept. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteer Deputy Registrars will be in James Gallery, the South Atrium and the third-floor coffee bar to provide assistance...
Faith in 3D 2022
Watch Faith in 3D To Whom It May Concern after worship June 5. Is there a God? Does anything make sense? What is worship all about? These are some of the questions raised by To Whom It May Concern: A Musical Celebration, the Off-Broadway play adapted by Wilshire for...
Guest Preachers
Guest preacher schedule 2022. Preaching duties during Wilshire's time of pastoral transition will be handled by a diverse lineup of guests as well as our pastoral residents. Below find the schedule of our confirmed pulpit guests. For dates that have already passed,...