What Are the Weekly Gatherings and Worship Times at Wilshire Baptist Church?

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Wilshire Baptist Church holds its main weekly gatherings on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. On Sundays, Chapel Worship begins at 9 a.m., Sunday School for all ages meets at 9:45 a.m., and Sanctuary Worship follows at 11 a.m., with an 11 a.m. livestream available. On Wednesdays, dinner starts at 5 p.m. and faith formation for all ages begins at 6 p.m. These times apply to the church's regular weekly schedule as described on its website.

Sunday Schedule

Time Gathering Notes
9 a.m. Chapel Worship Earlier, smaller-format worship service
9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Classes grouped by age
11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Main worship service
11 a.m. Livestream Watch the service remotely

The two Sunday worship options give you a choice between an earlier chapel service and the main sanctuary service, with Sunday School in between. If you attend the 9 a.m. Chapel Worship, you can stay for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and then continue into the 11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship. If you can only attend one service, the 11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship is the one that is also livestreamed.

Wednesday Schedule

Time Gathering
5 p.m. Dinner
6 p.m. Faith formation for all ages

Wednesday evenings combine a shared meal with age-based faith formation, making it a midweek option alongside the Sunday gatherings.

What to Expect on a First Visit

The church's own framing is "Come on a Sunday. Come on a Wednesday. But above all: come as you are." Wilshire describes itself as an inclusive, justice-oriented, intergenerational community of faith, and states that everyone is welcome and valued "not for what they might contribute, but for who they are."

For practical planning:

  • Pick a service time. Choose 9 a.m. Chapel Worship or 11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship. Arriving a few minutes early gives you time to find the chapel or sanctuary.
  • Add Sunday School if you want a smaller setting. The 9:45 a.m. hour sits between the two services and is offered for all ages.
  • Can't attend in person? The 11 a.m. service is livestreamed.
  • Consider a Wednesday. Dinner at 5 p.m. followed by faith formation at 6 p.m. is a lower-pressure way to see the community midweek.

Common Questions

Is there a service earlier than 11 a.m.? Yes — Chapel Worship at 9 a.m.

Is there something for children? Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. is offered for all ages, and Wednesday faith formation at 6 p.m. is likewise for all ages.

Can I watch without attending? Yes, the 11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship is livestreamed.

What if I'm LGBTQ+? Wilshire states that it is a welcoming and affirming congregation where LGBTQ+ individuals participate fully in the leadership and life of the church.

Before You Go

Times and formats can change around holidays and special events, so it is worth checking the church's current calendar or news updates before a first visit. The website also lists upcoming events — recent examples include a blood drive, Wednesday Night Live dinner and faith formation, and Songwriter Vespers — which can help you time a visit around something beyond the standard weekly schedule.