Community activist Rev. David Semrad remembered for dedication to education equity
Rev. David Semrad led campus ministries, helped found the San Antonio Education Partnership, and was active in COPS/Metro.
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Pastor Max Lucado asks forgiveness for Christian white supremacy
Prominent local pastor and author Max Lucado got down on his knees Sunday in San Antonio to beg forgiveness for his and his white ancestors’ acts of racism and inaction.
Cornerstone Christian Schools Sues Local Officials to Open Campus in August
Cornerstone Christian Schools has filed a lawsuit challenging a local health directive that would prevent it from starting in-person learning on Aug. 17.
How Churches Talk About Racism, Police Brutality, and Black Lives Matter
While the topic of racial justice isn’t new at many black churches, the recent police killing of George Floyd has prompted other churches to discuss racism.
Faith Leaders Pledge to Follow Health Guidelines as Texas Reopens
As more businesses resume activity in San Antonio, more than 70 faith leaders in the community have pledged to follow health guidelines.
San Antonio Ismaili Community Holds ‘Share Your Blessings’ Drive
San Antonio’s Ismaili community came together with San Antonians Saturday to hold a “Share Your Blessings” COVID-19 recovery drive.
Archbishop Takes to the Skies to Announce Return of Daily Mass
San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller announced that churches can open their doors on Tuesday, May 19, for daily services.
Archbishop at Streaming Easter Mass: Roll Away the Stone From Your Own Tomb
In his Easter message on Sunday, delivered to empty pews and a handful of priests and deacons, García-Siller called on Christians to renew their faith.
Crowd Gathers for San Antonio Church’s Revival-Style Services
Though many churches are canceling worship services to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, one San Antonio church is holding its weekly events outdoors.
Streaming the Story of the Exodus: Passover Begins Online in Empty Synagogue
The Congregation Agudas Achim led the first Seder of Passover on Wednesday evening at a synagogue empty of worshippers, who instead watched online.
Coronavirus Put Limits on San Antonio’s Easter, Passover Observances
San Antonio’s Catholic churches and Jewish synagogues institute social distancing rules for upcoming Holy Week and Passover celebrations.
San Antonio Pastor Max Lucado Recasts Christmas Story as Immigration Allegory
Oak Hills Church pastor and author Max Lucado doesn’t want to preach about politics – immigration is a spiritual and moral issue, he said.
Businessman Bill Greehey Promotes ‘Servant Leadership’ Through $1M Gift to St. Mary’s
Bill Greehey has donated $1 million to the St. Mary’s University school of business.
