By Judith Guthrie If we’re being completely honest, there are days we float through feeling like we are the least of these. Often, it’s easier to throw a pity party and envision ourselves as the figurative hungry with no food or the stranger with no welcome than it is...
By Bryce Shelton I have a hard time recognizing the presence of God. I’m not usually quick to admit that, but it’s the truth. When challenging moments come, I’m often left feeling adrift and alone, wondering why God was not there. I struggle to slow down and take note...
By Annette Owen Here’s your bit of church history for the day. On Nov. 1 in 731 A.D., Pope Gregory III dedicated a small chapel within St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to “all the saints” and instituted All Saints Day as an annual feast day for the church in Rome. A...
By James Dolph Let’s travel back in time for a moment to the early years of the 16th century. Something happened that changed the course of Christian history. At this time, many took issue with the way the Church was running things. Many felt it was prioritizing power...
By Bill Jernberg On this day of worship at Wilshire, we gather with thanksgiving for the joyful opportunity to be side by side as the Holy Spirit, knowing our individual needs, speaks to us. We celebrate the opportunity for all to worship either by live-stream today...
By Amanda Hines I remember the very first Sunday my parents told me I was old enough to be in “big church.” Gone were the days of playing in the nursery during the worship service. As I held my dad’s hand, we weaved our way through the sanctuary to sit in our pew. I...
By Heather Mustain Every year on the first Sunday of October, Christians in congregations around the world celebrate World Communion Sunday. We gather around the Lord’s Table remembering something that can be easy to forget: The church is bigger than us. World...
By Abbey Adcox Before the music begins, we pause and listen. A singer waits for the signal. A bell ringer holds still, hands ready. Those of us in the pews turn toward the sound that will bring us together. We may have come from different mornings, but for a little...
By James Dolph Last weekend, I decided it was time to explore some art museums around the city. As I made my way through the various exhibits, I examined each piece closely, noticing the colors, brush strokes, lighting, shadows and a plethora of other details, all...
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...