Missions & Advocacy Update

Oct 2026

With midterm elections right around the corner, the missions and advocacy committee are encouraging multiple ways for our community to be involved. Here are three ways Wilshire is encouraging engagement, but of course the opportunities are endless!

Check your registration status, know your polling location and then beginning Oct 19th add an “I Voted” sticker to poster boards around the church once you’ve casted your vote.
There is a great panel focused on voting rights coming Oct 4th at First Unitarian. Register as a guest and join others there.
And lastly for those who want to be on the ground monitoring the polls, we are encouraging the poll chaplain/peacekeeper training (see below).

Special Events & Opportunities

You Don't Want to Miss This!

2026 CenterPeace Conference at First United Methodist Church in downtown Dallas, October 15-17!

You can learn more about the fantastic lineup of LGBTQ Christian speakers and all the extra happenings at this year's conference HERE. If interested in attending alongside other Wilshire members, please contact cevans@wilshirebc.org, Wilshire has two registrations available.

Would you be willing to help? If so, please complete the volunteer application HERE.

Click To Reserve Your Seat At The Table

Last poll training before elections

Oct 15

Click below to register!

GATEWAY OF GRACE

RSVP Here

NFNL Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed

New Friends New Life is looking for sponsors for their annual trunk or treat. This is an organization that provides resources and life changing assistance to those who have survived human trafficking.

Event Details:

Thursday, October 29

Volunteer set-up: Beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Location: Back parking lot at New Friends New Life

This would be a great opportunity for your Sunday School class! If anyone is interested in volunteering in this way, please reach out to Vanessa Barker, one of Wilshire and Labyrinth’s own.

Wilshire Generosity

Did You Know?

Wilshire continues its support of our neighbors through providing rental and utility assistance. This year we began accepting referrals from three of our primary mission partners, White Rock Center of Hope, Empowering the Masses and the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center.

"We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and for the genuine care you continue to show our students. Knowing that Tatianna has one less thing to worry about because of your generosity is such a blessing. Support like yours gives our students the opportunity to stay focused on completing their training and building a better future for themselves and their families.”

-ED Tammy Johnson of ETM

"Knowing that Tatianna has one less thing to worry about because of your generosity is such a blessing."

Ongoing Opportunities with

Mission Partners

Monday Morning Prayer Vigil

led by Dallas Area Faith Leaders

8:00 am-10:00 am weekly

Respite Tent with La Colectiva

Dallas ICE Headquarters

8101 N. Stemmons Frwy Dallas, TX 75247

Contact Heather for more information.

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation

Success Center Mobile Food Truck with Catholic Charities

October 23

4th Friday each month

7110 Holly Hill Dr. Dallas 75231

8:45 am-12:00 pm

Contact Charlie Estee for more information or to join the list. Please rsvp to Charlie by Tuesday of the week you will serve. You do not have to serve every month.

There are two ways to serve at Wilkinson Center-

on your own or with a group of Wilshire folks.

On Your Own

Use the link below to sign up anytime to assist in their Food Pantry. Volunteers at the Food Pantry must be 16 years old to volunteer on their own and 12 years old to volunteer with an adult. Volunteers with the Pantry2Go mobile food truck must be at least 18 years to volunteer.

On Your Own Sign Up

With Wilshire Folks

Oct 20

Wilshire member Cindy Estee is coordinating volunteers to serve as food pantry assistants on the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 3:45 p.m. Wilkinson’s food pantry serves all ages in all stages: kids, single moms, fathers trying to support their families and seniors on a fixed income. Assistants greet and help clients, restock shelves and pack food boxes.

Volunteers do not need to serve every month. If you are interested, contact Cindy. She will reach out monthly to confirm our team of four to six.

The food pantry is located at 3402 N. Buckner Blvd.