Wilshire Presbyterian Church

>Los Angeles
300 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020

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A Church for All
Come As You Are, Be Inspired, Share God's Love

Wilshire Presbyterian Church (WPC) is part of the Reformed tradition and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Since 1912, WPC has stood on the corner of Third and Western in Los Angeles, trying to follow Jesus as best as we can. Over the century, the surrounding area has transformed from cornfields to single family dwellings, apartment buildings and businesses, and immigrants from all over the world have settled in the surrounding neighborhoods. Wilshire Presbyterian Church is a church that mirrors this diversity.

Meet Our Pastor

Rev. Jacoba Vermaak (a.k.a. Pastor Kobie)
Introduction of Our Pastor: The best way to get to know someone is to know their story. Here is mine: My name is Jacoba, but you can call me Kobie (pronounced qwih-bee... it's Afrikaans). I have been the pastor at Wilshire Presbyterian Church since 2012 and love pastoring this amazing, diverse, and loving faith community. I am like so many of the other people who attend our church an immigrant. I emigrated with my two children in 2001 from South Africa and became a USA citizen five years later.

My faith story begins with God. I do not have a Damascus (like the Biblical story of how Paul came to faith after meeting Jesus in a blinding light) experience to share. My story is similar to the story of Timothy in the Bible. Frankly, I cannot remember a time in my life when I wasn't aware of God’s presence in my life. Just like Timothy, my grandmother planted and nurtured my faith. Above my grandmother’s bed hung a framed verse from 1 John 4:19 in which the writer profoundly states, “We love (God) because God first loved us.” This basic truth about God would become the very foundation my faith was built upon. My grandmother was my first faith mentor. Although she never even finished elementary school (I was the first in my family to attend college), she possessed a wisdom and knowledge that cannot be found in books. I can describe her faith in one simple statement: she loved God. It is from her that I learned how to pray. I loved hearing her sing hymns in church. When she lifted her voice up to God in praise I could hear that same adoration I felt when I was overwhelmed by God’s presence in a beautiful sunset.

9 AM

Choir Rehearsal

10 AM

Worship Service

10:15 AM

WPC Sunday School

11 AM

Courtyard Hangout

11:30 AM

Children Bell Choir and the WPC Youth Band

Current Event & Ministry

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Thanks Giving

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a heart of gratitude at our dedicated service this Thursday. We welcome everyone to participate in a time of prayer and thanksgiving at 11 AM

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Wednesday Bible Study

We're excited to invite you to our weekly Bible Study group! Come explore the teachings of the Bible and discuss its relevance in our lives today. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.

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Monday Food Pantry

Our community Food Pantry is open every Monday from 8:30 AM to 10 AM. We provide a variety of food items to those in need. Please feel free to visit us at the downtown Community Center."

Need Help or Join? Help

The church offers a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere that I truly appreciate, enriching my spiritual life significantly

Emily Johnson

Attending services at this church has been a profoundly positive experience, fostering a sense of belonging and spiritual growth.

Michael Smith

The sense of community and the inspiring sermons at this church have greatly impacted my life, making it a place I deeply cherish

Sarah Lee

Financial Secretary Position Available at Wilshire Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles

Wilshire Presbyterian Church, a diverse church on Western and Third Streets in Los Angeles, with a small congregation, has an opening for a Financial Secretary to work approximately 7 hours a week. Days and times are flexible Candidate must be knowledgeable and comfortable working with Excel, AME for payroll and Quick Books. Candidate should have 5 years experience in an accounting office Experience working in a church environment is a plus

Please send your resume to: Wilshire Presbyterian Church, 300 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 213-387-5387 Fax: 213-3879542

Small Group Meetings at Community Center

We are looking for a church to use the sanctuary and a small group for meetings at the community center.

Our Church

Los Angeles:
300 S Western Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 387-5387
Email: [email protected]

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