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News & Updates

Watch this space for the latest Wilshire news. Check the Events section for information on upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our two weekly emails; Tapestry News, sent Fridays, includes news and a worship preview, while the Monday Recap has links to videos and blog posts from the prior week.

Current News

This page is usually updated Fridays. Summer 2026 camps for children and preschoolers. | Read more > Timothy Peoples sabbatical, April 21–May 24. | Read more > Pathways Director Charlie Fuller to retire. | Read more > Next class of pastoral residents named. |...

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I Am Wilshire: Steve Brookshire

Hometown: Temple Present City: Dallas Tell us about your family. I met my wonderful wife, Gail, at Wilshire, and our son Andy met his lovely wife, Jessica, through Wilshire connections (thanks Mary Lu!). The four of us gratefully serve as deacons here. Andy and...

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Preparing for Worship: April 5, 2026

By Heather Mustain Through word and song today we proclaim that resurrection is not only something that happened to Jesus long ago — it is something still unfolding among us.  In our tradition we understand resurrection not as an escape from the world, but as God’s...

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Preparing for Worship: March 29, 2026

By Ariel Merivil I was recently asked, “What is your favorite church season to plan music for?” As a musician who has spent most of my working life leading worship, you’d think that would be an easy question. It wasn’t. And honestly, I’m still not sure I have an...

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I Am Wilshire: Rhona Phillips

Hometown: Seattle, Washington Present City: Plano Education: I’m in 6th grade at Schimelpfenig Middle School in Plano ISD.  Tell us about your family. I have two mothers, Katie and Sarah Fuller, and a goldendoodle named Archie. My dad, Austin Phillips, still lives in...

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Prayer Notes

Wilshire Prayer Notes — April 3, 2026 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceShirley, Larry OthersDonna, Jan, Jan, Bettye, Barbara, Robert, Jackie, Neil, John, Ralph, Montgomery, Bert, Marilyn, John, Carol Ann, Dwight, Brenda, Donna, Beverley, Ella, Owen, Emily Friends and Family...

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