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March 10 Advocacy Update

United Way shared priorities in March 10 Advocacy Update.  The Christian Advocacy Committee welcomed Stephanie Mace of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to an open Zoom session on Wednesday, March 10, to share legislative priorities for the current Texas legislative...

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Immigration reform is key advocacy issue

Immigration reform is key issue for Advocacy Committee.  Immigration reform is of enormous importance to millions of Americans, notably the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. With recent public polls showing strong support for overhauling...

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Watershed, Sunday Night Live move indoors

In consultation with the COVID-19 Advisory Task Force, Wilshire's education staff has announced an adaptation to the church's current COVID-19 policy and protocols with a decision to host two ongoing in-person gatherings for youth and children inside the building....

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January 2021 COVID Task Force Update

January 2021 COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update.  Moving into 2021, our church and community stand hopeful in the fight against COVID-19 thanks to the beginning stages of the vaccination process. As vaccines are administered to front line workers and vulnerable...

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Staff promotion, new hires

Lori Gooden promoted, others hired in business area.  Wilshire has promoted one staffer and filled two new part-time positions as it prepares for the retirement of Director of Business Administration David Nabors. Nabors’ retirement, announced in October, takes effect...

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December 18 COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update

COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update, December 18 With Christmas fast approaching and the effects of Thanksgiving travel and gatherings still unfolding, it’s easy to settle into a spirit of pessimism as to when life will once again be “normal.” The COVID-19 numbers are...

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Christmas Eve

Drive-in and online options for Christmas Eve.  Wilshire will offer two in-person outdoor services plus an online-only worship option on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24. Two identical drive-in Christmas Eve services will be held in the north parking lot at 4:45 p.m....

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Hanging of the Green adapts for 2020, recalls 1918

Hanging of the Green adapts for 2020, recalls 1918.   "We’ve never done it this way before,” says Associate Pastor Doug Haney of this year’s Hanging of the Green. It should be no surprise that the 2020 version of the beloved service — a traditional kickoff to the...

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Honest Advent Experience

Sanctuary open for Honest Advent Experience.  Wilshire’s Sanctuary will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. each Sunday during Advent for “Hopes & Fears: An Honest Advent Experience.” The exhibit, which began Nov. 29 and ends Dec. 20, represents the first opportunity for...

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Church in the Lot – Oct. 18

In-Person Worship Sunday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m. Wilshire's North Parking Lot REGISTER TO ATTEND Make plans to join us in the north parking lot on Sunday evening, Oct. 18, for our first worship gathering on the church property since March. Church in the Lot will include...

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