History
The Wilshire Christian Church traces its heritage to the First Christian Church of Los Angeles, established near the present site of the City Hall on August 9, 1874. On May 19, 1940, the First Church and the Magnolia Avenue Church merged with the Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church to form the Wilshire Christian Church of Los Angeles. The present property, at Wilshire and Normandie, was a loving gift of the Chapman brothers and their families. The magnificent sanctuary stands as a witness to Jesus Christ and the gifts and stewardship of many devoted members of this church family. 
The members of this church, known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), are an American religious movement that believes in the unity of Christ's Church. We take as our guide the practices of early Christians as set forth in the New Testament. Our motto is "in essentials unity, in matters of opinion liberty and in all things brotherly love."
We were born a century and a half ago with a strong sense of purpose; a concern for unity; and a strong desire to be free. We have remained strong on freedom and diversity. We shun rigid dogma because it too often is a dividing force. The Lord's Supper or Communion, is open to all Christians. It is celebrated weekly as a central part of our worship. Lay persons regularly preside over the Communion. The embers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) do not claim to be the only Christians. We would like to be thought of as Christians only.
Wilshire Christian Church is an "Open, Affirming, and Discerning" member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We open our doors to all who believe in Christ as Lord. A dynamic program includes church school for all ages, Sunday morning worship at 10:00am, our Hope Net Food Pantry every Wednesday. Visitors are most welcome at all times!
"We believe God's mission for the church is to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth" Acts 1:18
August 9, 1874 - Breaking of Bread by Disciples at old county court house
minister of Downey Christian Church officiated at organization meeting John C. Hay - Evangelist 1878-80
January 3, 1904 - Magnolia Avenue Christian Church at 25th and Magnolia Avenue is founded as a mission of First Christian Church of Los Angles
February 6, 1910 - Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church has its first service as an outreach to the developing Wilshire area.
1935 - Magnolia Avenue Christian Church merges with Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church
January 11, 1959 - Wilshire Christian Church Education Building dedicated
