Hope for a weary world: Advent 2023 begins Dec. 3 Poinsettia orders due Nov. 26 Help decorate the Sanctuary for Advent by ordering a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one. Dedications will be listed in the Dec. 3 worship folder. Each plant costs $12, and...

Thanksgiving Boxes for Wilkinson Center due by Nov. 20 Wilshire has committed to provide 100 boxes for families in our community through the Wilkinson Center. A box costs $50 to $75 to assemble and is a great service opportunity for Sunday School classes, other groups...

Oxford professor Anthony Reddie preaches Nov. 12 Our guest preacher on Nov. 12 is Anthony Reddie, professor of Black theology at Regent’s Park College at the University of Oxford in England. He also serves as director of Oxford’s Centre for Religion & Culture and...

Fireside Chats: Churchwide social Nov. 12 Wilshire will host Fireside Chats at members’ homes on Sunday evening, Nov. 12. This social event with fellowship and light refreshments will deepen connections and provide an intimate setting for us to express our collective...

Fireside Chats: Churchwide social, Sunday evening, Nov. 12 Wilshire will host Fireside Chats at members’ homes on Sunday evening, Nov. 12. This social event with fellowship and light refreshments will deepen connections and provide an intimate setting for us to...

The Stewardship of Memory Remembering is a sacred act. We invite you to join in as we share cherished Wilshire memories during the coming weeks. If you missed Timothy’s introductory video, you can see it on our YouTube channel, and videos from other Wilshire members...

State Fair outing on Oct. 22; Register by Oct. 15 Join us for a church-wide outing to the State Fair of Texas on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Admission ticket and transportation provided for $30. Register at wilshirebc.org/events/state-fair. Lunch and...

Wilshire Welcome is Oct. 15 Wilshire Welcome, which helps guests and new members learn what the church is all about, will meet Oct. 15 at 9:45 a.m. in the Prayer Room near McIver Chapel. Contact: Carolyn Murray (cmurray@wilshirebc.org). Family ministries leaders lunch...

Faith & Firearms: Panel discussion on Oct. 1 Following worship on Sunday, Oct. 1, the Christian Advocacy Committee will host a panel discussion in Community Hall on the growing gun violence crisis in our state and nation. Panelists will discuss its causes, effects...

Updates to family ministry sessions: Lunch for teachers, volunteers added Oct. 15 ■ On Sunday, Sept. 24, parents of preschoolers, children and youth are invited to join Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples at 9:45 a.m. in McIver Chapel for a “Dreaming Together” session on...