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Help others and gain skills as a Stephen Minister

By Micki Lacker, Stephen Leader Wilshire’s Stephen Ministry program is calling for applicants for the next Stephen Minister training session, which starts in January and will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings through May. Our training covers a broad spectrum of useful...

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Prayer Notes

Wilshire Prayer Notes: Oct. 18 Hospital/Rehab/Hospice:Melissa, George, Shirley, John Others:Bill, Chelsea, Megan, Rudy, Pat, Lavon, Katherine, Montgomery, Jeri, Jim, Emma, Rena, Richard, Mary Lynne, Linda, Ann, Emily, Ethan, Neil, Carol Ann, Judi, Sue, Martha, Pat,...

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Adventurers Travel Survey

Wilshire Adventurers is committed to friendship, belonging and helping people live life fully through serving, learning and exploring together. As they begin planning for 2025, your input is needed on opportunities to travel together as a group. Please consider...

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A voter’s guide to election season

By Jeanne Spreier Wilshire is a voting congregation. We’ve learned this from voter registration events we’ve conducted in the past. Not only are you likely to vote, but you also take the time to research candidates and policies, understanding how they will impact your...

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Deacon Nominations

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...

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A note from the Risk Management Committee

Last Sunday there was an incident at our church before and during the Sunday School hour. An individual entered the building and verbally accosted staff and members. Our security guards and staff engaged with the individual, who refused to leave. Dallas Police were...

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Faith in 3D 2025 Auditions

Wilshire’s Faith in 3D initiative is creating an original vignette-styled musical for its 2025 production and will hold auditions on Tuesday, Sept. 24. In Songs and Stories will feature a compilation of songs, predominantly from Broadway musicals, that will not only...

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I Am Wilshire: Chrissy Alvarez

Name: Chrissy Alvarez (they/them) Present City: Allen Education: Texas A&M University (B.S.), Texas A&M–Commerce (M.S.) Profession: Mental Health Counselor Tell us about your family. My wife, Abigail, and I got married in March, and we live with our two cats,...

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