Give and connect easier with new modern platform. Wilshire’s current ACS and Access ACS databases will be converted to a new platform called Realm beginning July 19. The Realm platform will provide a modern feel for online giving and connection. Wilshire members and...
Wilshire and Darren DeMent celebrate 25 years of ministry, mentoring and music On Sunday, June 27, Wilshire will celebrate Associate Pastor Darren DeMent’s 25th anniversary on the church staff. Both worship services will include a time of recognition for Darren, and...
Wilshire Famous: A reflection on Darren DeMent’s 25th anniversary by Milton Brasher-Cunningham I am of an age where a lot of the bands I grew up with are celebrating iconic anniversaries, as are some of my favorite albums, which is another way to say it was 54 years...
New ECLC Director Named. Ramona Randle has been hired as director of Wilshire’s Early Childhood Learning Center. She begins work Monday, April 12. Minister to Preschoolers Joan Hammons says, “With over 35 years experience in early childhood education, Ramona has the...
March 17 Advocacy Update: Medicaid Expansion. Associate Pastor Heather Mustain led the Christian Advocacy Committee’s final Wednesday Advocacy Update on March 17. Those gathered on Zoom viewed a presentation created by Texas Senator Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, on the...
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...
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...
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....
Blood Drive Feb. 10. Carter Blood Care will have a bus in Wilshire’s south parking lot on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donating blood is always essential, but it is crucial to maintaining a healthy blood supply during the pandemic. Thousands of blood...
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...