Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, is departing the Wilshire staff and moving to his native Oregon to be near family and aging parents. Wilshire will celebrate Jeff on Oct. 18, his last Sunday to lead in worship. Jeff made the announcement in an...
There are so many ways you can participate in meeting the needs of those in our community who are food insecure. Whether you do that here with us at Wilshire or find a closer or more convenient time for you and your family, the opportunities are there. Here are a few...
Ralph Manuel will be stepping down from his role as Wilshire’s handbell coordinator at the end of September and will be recognized during worship on Sept. 27. He has held the part-time position and directed Carillon Ringers since 2019. Ralph and his wife, Donna, are...
By Carolyn Murray When folks ask me my favorite thing about my job at Wilshire, most are surprised when I quickly answer “Committee on Committees.” Seems like a bland answer for someone who loves to plan (and attend) a good party! But matching people and their skills...
The following note from Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, was emailed to Wilshire members on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. A note from Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples follows. Dear Wilshire, What an amazing church you are! For over twenty years,...
This page is usually updated Fridays. Songwriter Vespers: Dolly Parton set for Sept. 27Dolly Parton, the iconic songwriter and performer who died Aug. 25, will be the focus of the next Songwriter Vespers, set for Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:30 p.m. in Choral Hall....
September is Hunger Action Month — a month that invites us to look beyond the statistics and see the people behind them: children arriving at school hungry, parents choosing between groceries and rent, seniors deciding whether to buy food or medicine, and neighbors...
By Jeff Brummel You may have noticed a different sound in worship starting last Sunday, as Wilshire was recently gifted a mint-condition Bösendorfer grand piano from member Marilyn Bick. Imported from Vienna, Austria, the Bösendorfer boasts the so-called “Viennese...
J’Von Brown has been named Wilshire’s Children’s Choir Coordinator. He will start in the part-time position right away, leading as children’s choirs begin rehearsals on Aug. 23. J’Von brings a decade of professional performance experience, primarily in opera, and a...
He’s going to be dedicated as a baby. She’s going to make lifelong friends. They’re going to learn that Jesus loves them. He’s going to have fun playing with trucks, magnets, baby dolls, puzzles and dress-up. She’s going to come to Preschool Choir, Children’s Choir...