August 20 COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update Our church body’s spirited response to COVID gives us hope for the future and consolation as we face the prospect of several more months of physical separation. We were fortunate to have basic online infrastructure in...
New titles and roles for Wilshire admin staffWilshire staff members formerly called administrative assistants will now hold the title of ministry assistant. This change was approved by the Personnel Committee on July 19. The committee also approved new job...
Back to School?? A Panel Discussion with Educators for Stressed-Out Parents - Wednesday, July 29 • 7 p.m. via Zoom. Register here. With so much uncertainty in the air regarding the opening of schools this fall, Minister to Children Julie Girards has organized a...
Beyond Bible Study: Classes Stay Social During Shutdown During this time of extended shutdown, most Wilshire Sunday School classes are meeting for Bible study via Zoom or another online platform. Some classes have gone to great lengths to stay connected beyond their...
Changes to Wilshire’s staff precipitated by Mark Wingfield’s departure took effect on July 1. Heather Mustain, Darren DeMent and Doug Haney now hold the title of associate pastor and form a leadership team reporting to Senior Pastor George Mason. The three new...
Mark Wingfield honored for 16 years on staff This Sunday, June 28, Wilshire will express gratitude to Mark Wingfield as he departs the church staff after 16 years as associate pastor. The online worship service will feature a time of recognition and presentation of...
Faith-based media resource listIf you’d like to keep up with the latest news and updates about the issues of faith and life that matter most today, here’s a list of our ministry partners engaged in publishing everything from news and features and opinion piece to...
Since the COVID-19 shutdown started, YouTube has swelled with virtual choir and band videos done by schools, churches and professional groups. Two Wilshire ensembles have now undertaken virtual performances. June 14 saw the debut of Sanctuary Choir’s virtual rendition...
This is the second report to the congregation from Wilshire’s COVID-19 Advisory Task Force. We are seeking to keep the congregation informed as we continue our work of evaluation and recommendation. First, the task force expresses its gratitude to the 344 congregants...
At the dinner table recently I asked our parents if they had a sense that they were living in historic times during the Great Depression and World War II, and if so, do they feel that same way now during the pandemic? I told them I was asking because my own belief is...