Coker Methodist Church — Attraction in San Antonio

I'm not a Methodist, but I delivered a eulogy recently at Coker for a good friend. My interactions with clergy and church staff were related to the funeral only, but I think they were well representative of Coker Methodist Church, a historically important church which used to be on what was the far north side of San Antonio. It was so long ago, the church has it's own graveyard. And full disclosure, my wife was an employee of Coker Methodist several years ago as a weekly teacher of preschool music students.

The funeral service was held in what was historically the second of four church buildings constructed for church worshippers. It is well furnished and maintained, and I estimate it will hold about one-hundred people. Besides a platform for a lectern, a piano or organ can be used. A large fellowship hall served as a gathering place after the funeral service. The cremains of my friend were to be buried at the church graveyard at a later date.

The campus itself has grown dramatically over the years. The newest building, the Wellness Center, was built just a couple of years ago. There are numerous buildings for education, day school and a gym. I attached several still photos of the campus. Coker Methodist Church can be accessed from the new Wurzbach Parkway or the older North Loop Road.

Please remember a church is more than buildings. My interactions with clergy and members were very good and...

Update: While i appreciate that Coker church replied to my initial review below, the reply does not address the fact that Coker did NOT provide all the forms during the disaffiliation vote that the UMC conference requested it make available to its congregants. The conference did provide me with information about how to remain a United Methodist and it has been very helpful in that regard.

Earlier this year I revoked my 20+ year membership at this church after its congregation voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist denomination. Some weeks afterward, I learned from the UMC district office that it had asked the pastors to provide forms in the sanctuary on the day of the vote that explained the options to congregants who wanted to stay in the UMC and to announce the availability of those forms. I was present for the entire meeting on the day of the vote and the pastors did neither of...

I once was a member of Coker 40 years ago. I married my wife there. In those days the congregation seemed to be made up of alot of car dealers and attorneys who were more about trying to flash how much money they had as the offering plate came by. Out of town employment and life took me away from Coker. Recently, my wife and I separated, and I felt the need to revisit the congregation where much of what I am was formed. The warmth, depth, and sincerity the welcome I received was very much stunning to me. Gone was the veneer of worldly possessions, rather a heart felt embrace of souls with one goal and that is to worship our Lord & Savior. I understand that the primary pastor there is relatively new, but he had a powerful sermon and could engage well with members of any age. Although I promised myself to visit several different area churches, my gut tells me where I need to be...