Wilshire Baptist Church – Dallas, TX

Koinonia Cafe To Go

September 04, 2020 14:18

Koinonia Cafe To Go now offered each Wednesday. Pre-order and pay online by Tuesday. Menu changes weekly. The post Koinonia Cafe To Go appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Apply to audition for the 2021 Faith in 3D virtual readers theatre performance of The Living. Applications due Sept. 27. The post Faith in 3D Application appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Fall plans taking shape

August 28, 2020 15:51

Fall plans taking shape: Wilshire’s staff and members have been busily planning what church will look like this fall, and many ministries and programs will be kicking off or re-starting in the coming weeks. Associate Pastor Heather Mustain says, “Our staff is hopeful that our adaptations of normal programming and the implementation of new ideas will help us find our… The post Fall plans taking shape appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Jessica Capps honored for 20 years on staff

August 28, 2020 15:50

Jessica Capps honored for 20 years on staff Minister to Senior Adults Jessica Capps recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary as a Wilshire staffer. She will be recognized during worship on Aug. 30. Senior Pastor George Mason describes Jessica this way: “Gentle, caring, thoughtful, thorough. What would you want from a minister to senior adults other than those qualities that define… The post Jessica Capps honored for 20 years on staff appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Flu shots, Sept. 19

August 28, 2020 15:46

You’ve probably been hearing that it is time to get your flu shots, and some may have wondered if it is really necessary during this time of COVID-19. It is particularly crucial this year since both the flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory illnesses. There are similarities and differences. Typically, the flu develops one to four days after exposure, while… The post Flu shots, Sept. 19 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Voting by mail critical in 2020

August 28, 2020 15:42

Christian Advocacy Committee: Voting by mail critical in 2020. As we enter election season, Wilshire’s Christian Advocacy Committee wants to make sure all are ready and registered to vote; Oct. 5 is the registration deadline. In normal times, the committee would host a voter registration drive in James Gallery to answer questions and help update and register voters. Instead, we… The post Voting by mail critical in 2020 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Julie Girards celebrates 15 years

August 14, 2020 19:35

Julie Girards celebrates 15 years on Wilshire staff Minister to Children Julie Girards is marking 15 years as a Wilshire staffer on August 15. She will be recognized during the worship service on Sunday, August 16. “I love working with kids and getting to see how God creates each of them as an individual,” Julie says. “And I hope I… The post Julie Girards celebrates 15 years appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

MOPS opens fall registration

August 07, 2020 15:50

Wilshire opens MOPS 2020-2021 Registration MOPS, which stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, is a Wilshire ministry designed to offer stress relief, encouragement and spiritual nourishment to mothers of preschoolers. This is an international movement, and Wilshire is a charter member of MOPS International. Wilshire MOPS is kicking off its 2020–2021 year with a new virtual lineup. Our theme this year is Decide… The post MOPS opens fall registration appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - D...

Promotion and more Aug. 23

August 07, 2020 15:48

Promotion Sunday and more begins Sunday Aug. 23. Wilshire will mark the traditional start of fall programming with Promotion Sunday on August 23, when children and students in preschool through grade 12 will promote to the next class. Parents can expect to receive more information soon from the appropriate age-graded department. For adults, Promotion Sunday offers a natural opportunity to… The post Promotion and more Aug. 23 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

New pastoral residents begin

July 30, 2020 15:30

Wilshire’s two new pastoral residents, Jenna Sullivan and Ashley Robinson, will officially begin their two-year terms on Monday, August 3. The post New pastoral residents begin appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Irvin celebrates 15 years

July 30, 2020 15:28

August 1 is Holly Irvin’s 15-year anniversary as a member of Wilshire’s administrative staff. The post Irvin celebrates 15 years appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

New titles/roles for staff

July 24, 2020 19:18

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 descriptions for several roles. The changes are the result of reorganizing done in the wake of Mark Wingfield’s departure and the… The post New titles/roles for staff appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Educator panel discussion

July 24, 2020 19:10

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 virtual panel discussion featuring experienced educators from the Wilshire community. The event will will take place… The post Educator panel discussion appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Beyond Bible Study

July 16, 2020 15:55

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 normal class time, offering virtual social events and enhancing their communication efforts. For the Ithaka Class of young… The post Beyond Bible Study appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

New associate pastor roles began July 1

July 02, 2020 17:39

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 associate pastors will continue to oversee their former areas of focus while adding new areas of responsibility. As… The post New associate pastor roles began July 1 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Mark of Excellence

June 26, 2020 16:45

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 gifts, and a drive-by reception will take place at the Wingfield home from 5 to 7… The post Mark of Excellence appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Faith-Based Media Resource List

June 26, 2020 16:30

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 podcasts and other resources. Follow the links to learn more or subscribe — all at… The post Faith-Based Media Resource List appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Virtual Choirs and Winds Videos: a Behind-the-Scenes look

June 19, 2020 18:39

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 of Howard Goodall’s The Lord is My Shepherd. Wilshire Winds’ virtual performance of Precious Lord, Take My Hand appeared on May… The post Virtual Choirs and Winds Videos: a Behind-the-Scenes look appeared first on Wilshire Bap...

Wilshire Antiracism Videos and Articles

June 10, 2020 16:27

Videos and written resources from Wilshire George Mason on death of George Floyd and protests George Mason: Racism is America’s original sin Mark Wingfield: Bible study on Responding to Racism Artcle: Mark Wingfield: Racists Don’t Get to Determine Who’s Racist Article: Mark Wingfield: Why White Clergy Must Say ‘Black Lives Matter’ George Mason on Confederate monuments: George Mason on police, race, skin color… The post Wilshire Antiracism Videos and Articles appeared first on Wilshire Bapti...

Antiracism Articles

June 10, 2020 16:17

“America’s Racial Contract is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer, The Atlantic (May 8, 2020) The 1619 Project (all articles), New York Times Magazine “The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston, Vox (May 28, 2019) “Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Ibram X. Kendi, The Atlantic (May 12, 2020) “It looks like Amy Cooper…is a liberal. That’s important.” By Nylah… The post Antiracism Articles appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Antiracism Organizations

June 10, 2020 16:14

Follow these organizations on social media: Antiracism Center (Twitter) Black Women’s Blueprint (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) Color Of Change (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) Equal Justice Initiative (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) Families Belong Together (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) NAACP (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) Showing Up for Racial Justice (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) SisterSong (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) More antiracism resources The post Antira...

Antiracism Podcasts

June 10, 2020 16:13

1619 (New York Times) 1865 About Race Code Switch (NPR) Intersectionality Matters! Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Seeing White The post Antiracism Podcasts appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Antiracism Films and TV Series

June 10, 2020 16:12

BlacKkKlansman (Spike Lee, 2018) Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee, 1989) Get Out (Jordan Peele, 2017) Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016) If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins, 2018) Selma (Ava Duvernay, 2014) 13th (Ava Duvernay, 2016). When They See Us (Ava Duvernay)—Netflix Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton, 2019) Dear White People (Justin Simien)—Netflix More antiracism resources The post Antiracism Films and TV Series appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Antiracism Books

June 10, 2020 16:09

Recommended Books Nonfiction Alexander, Michelle. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindedness. Angelou, Maya. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Baldwin, James. The Fire Next Time. Brown, Austin Channing. I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World made for Whiteness. Coates, Ta-Nehisi. Between the World and Me. Collins, Patricia Hill. Black Feminist Thought. Cone, James… The post Antiracism Books appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Pentecost and A Love Supreme

May 29, 2020 23:03

For Pentecost, we hear this Sunday excerpts from one of the jazz musician John Coltrane’s most popular works, A Love Supreme. The music intermingles with the reading from Acts about the coming of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. Coltrane recorded A Love Supreme in December 1964 and released it the next year. It was a spiritual declaration that… The post Pentecost and A Love Supreme appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Second COVID-19 Report to Congregation – May 28, 2020

May 29, 2020 15:50

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 who last week completed our online survey. A summary of those findings can be found here. All your… The post Second COVID-19 Report to Congregation – May 28, 2020 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

History lesson

May 29, 2020 15:30

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 that indeed this is a historic time… The post History lesson appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Report, May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020 18:52

In these unprecedented times, the COVID-19 Advisory Task Force was formed at Wilshire Baptist Chuch to give counsel to the senior pastor and other church leadership about when it might be safe to return to in-person gatherings and how to prepare for the adjusted reality of this time. To give wise counsel, we are gathering and reviewing as much scientific,… The post COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Report, May 18, 2020 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.

Preparing for Worship

March 27, 2020 23:12

How does one prepare for worship when we’re as scattered as we are today? When you can come to worship in your pajamas with breakfast laid out in front of you, how much preparation do you really need? Having been at home watching the livestream along with you the last two Sundays instead of being present in the Sanctuary, I… The post Preparing for Worship appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

Tapestry News

March 27, 2020 23:11

Join the Friday 5. All Wilshire congregants are invited to join in an easy pastoral care project during our time of physical distancing. The idea for “Friday Five” is this: Every Friday during the coronavirus isolation, commit to contact at least five Wilshire friends in your circle of influence to see how they’re doing. Think first of those who are… The post Tapestry News appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

Preparing for Worship

March 20, 2020 16:54

By Leanna Coyle-Carr, pastoral resident In both of the church’s penitential seasons there is a special Sunday halfway through. In Advent, we light a pink candle on Gaudate Sunday, remembering to rejoice amidst our preparations and active waiting for Christ. Similarly, on the fourth Sunday of Lent, purple vestments can turn to pink. “Latare!” says a voice of old: Rejoice,… The post Preparing for Worship appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

Tapestry News

March 20, 2020 16:40

Wilshire closures: Due to COVID-19 virus order in Dallas County, all public gatherings and meetings at Wilshire are suspended until further notice. All committee meetings will be held via the Internet, as will some rehearsals. The church offices are currently closed but our staff members are working from home. If you call a staff member, please leave a voicemail. Emails… The post Tapestry News appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

Rapid Response Teams Formed

March 20, 2020 16:34

Wilshire has formed three rapid-response teams available to help you with specific needs during the COVID-19 crisis. Health Response Team is comprised of medical professionals in the church who are willing to make themselves available for general counsel and encouragement. These volunteers are not dispensing medical care but are available for general questions and guidance especially when it may be harder… The post Rapid Response Teams Formed appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

All Wilshire public gatherings suspended

March 13, 2020 21:45

Thursday, March 12, 2020. Based on the mounting evidence of concern about the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all public gatherings at Wilshire for at least the next week. Whether this suspension needs to be extended beyond this week hopefully will become clearer in the next few days. What this means… The post All Wilshire public gatherings suspended appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

Preparing for Worship

March 13, 2020 21:44

Most of the time, worship here at Wilshire leans toward the intellectual more than the emotional. We love to be challenged to think deeply about the faith more measured on whether we feel good about the faith. In much of the Christian tradition in America today, these are the two poles of measuring worship: Head or heart. As we prepare… The post Preparing for Worship appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church.

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