Wilshire Prayer Notes — Sept. 14, 2025 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceLynette, John, Luz OthersShirley, Larry, Cathy, Ralph, Melissa, Marilyn, Jim, Neil, Ruth, Dwight, Jan, Emma, Brenda, R.G., Donna, Sue, Beverley, Maria, Kathy, Ella, Owen, Emily Friends and Family Concerns•...
The role of deacons originates from Acts 6, where the early church appointed leaders to serve the community’s growing needs, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching. These deacons were chosen for their spiritual maturity and wisdom. In Baptist tradition,...
The Deacon Nominating Committee asks Wilshire members to submit names of persons to be considered for deacon service. Nominees should be individuals who have modeled consistent, faithful service and leadership and who have been Wilshire members at least one year. You...
Wilshire’s Faith in 3D initiative will celebrate its 12th anniversary in March 2026 with an original production, Songs of the People: Life’s Lessons from Folk Music. The show will include a wide array of folk songs, ranging from the lighthearted to the intense, the...
On Aug. 9, more than 120 people gathered at Arapaho United Methodist Church for “What Just Happened in the Texas Legislature?,” an event co-sponsored by Arapaho, Wilshire, First United Methodist Denton and Northaven United Methodist. The event featured breakout...
Wilshire staffer Holly Irvin says her favorite pastime is organizing. “I get a lot of joy figuring out all the details and watching something come to fruition — in my personal life and at work.” That attention to detail has served Holly and Wilshire well for 20 years....
Katie Murray to lead pastoral care; Heather Mustain adds more administrative oversight as Geri McKenzie departs Some Wilshire staff members are taking on new responsibilities and areas of supervision with the departure of Geri McKenzie, who officially vacates the...
Marking the Moments: A Living Timeline of Racial Justice at Wilshire As shared in April, Wilshire’s In Deed and Truth cohort continues its work with the St. Charles Center for Faith + Action and E Pluribus Unum, deepening our study of how predominantly white...