Zions Kirche - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Zions Kirche, AKA: Bracken United Methodist Church is located at 20377 FM 2252, San Antonio, TX, near the intersection of 3009 and 2252.
Zions Kirche was formed as a German language church to the early settlers in the area. Some land was donated with the stipulation that sermons would be given in German. From its beginning until around 1944, German sermons were preached. However, around that time English Sunday Schools and other services in the church changed to English. Through the 60s and 70s renovations and restorations took place to the older buildings and new ones were built or added on. The church has gone through several name changes as association with various Methodist groups occurred. Its name as of 1968 is Bracken United Methodist Church. Through donationa and purchases, the church's campus has expanded from an original 2 acres to more than 6 at present.
The link attached below goes to the History page of the Bracken United Methodist Church where details of the church's growth and transformations are found. Information of significant additions or changes in the pastors are told in a very readable manner.

Bracken United Methodist Church History website:
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Marker Number: 5962 Marker Text: Organized 1871, with 52 German members, by the Rev. William Felsing, itinerant minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Building was erected 1872 of native limestone; enlarged 1893; had brick façade and bell tower added, 1913. Still in congregation are heirs of founders of this church. (1972)

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