RESPONSE TO COVID PANDEMIC: UPDATE (July 10, 2020) In response to guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, Cross Roads Church is now in a partial Phase 2 of opening. Sunday worship and all small group and gatherings remain suspended until a 14 day decline in cases is realized in Bexar County. Limited office visits are by appointment only. Please worship with us on our Facebook page at 10am on Sundays. Small group gatherings and Sunday School classes remain to be held via ZOOM. If you would like more information about any of the above, or would like for us to be in prayer for you, please contact us at Cross Roads Church and we'll email/phone you to chat!
Statement on Racism As a faith community that includes people of multiple races, ethnicities, and backgrounds, we as Cross Roads Church stand against racism. Scripture teaches us that at the time of creation, God breathed into the first human the breath of life (Genesis 2:7). Likewise, after his resurrection, Jesus breathed the new life of the Holy Spirit into his disciples (John 20:22). This sacred breath is the gift of life that God intends for all of humanity who are created in God’s image. We lament all the more, therefore, that so many of God’s children are currently crying out for justice with the words, “I can’t breathe.” We acknowledge the suffocating grip of living in a system and culture that systematically benefits white people at the expense of black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous persons, and that all too often treats being a person of color as a cause for suspicion and fear. We grieve at the hurt caused especially to those who are black or brown by the unjust deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others and we bear witness in gratitude to those who have spoken up collectively for justice and great change. This is not a statement on political polarization or politics in the United States, nor does it condone destruction of life or property, but is meant to speak directly to the sin of racism. Racism is against the will of God who loves all of humanity, and who identifies most especially with the hurt and oppressed. We believe that racism dehumanizes not only the victim, but also the perpetrator, and stands contrary to the divine vision for humanity described in Revelation 7:9 that celebrates, rather than erases, our differences. In contrast, we confess that in our silence we have been complicit and that we as a people have not always been on the side of what is right, what is loving, and of what Jesus taught us to do. We have used neither our actions nor our voice to decry racism or inequality in all its forms and we struggle as to how best to love our neighbor, honor our history, and work for justice for all. We are committed to doing the work of anti-racism: learning, growing, holding one another accountable, advocating for the unheard, supporting police officers who do live up to the high standard required by their position, and working for the reality of the “Beloved Community.” We have come a long way over the years – much too slowly – and we recognize that we have a long way to go, but we hold onto the hope set out for us in the reconciling and transforming work of Jesus Christ at work in us, through us, and around us. We stand against racism. Love demands it. The Session & Congregation of Cross Roads Church June 17, 2020 Cross Roads Church 8102 Midcrown Drive San Antonio, TX 78239 Phone 210.657.4441 office@crossroadsofsa.church |
Sermon Series - September 13 1 Kings 17:1-4, 7-16 Supply My Need September 20 1 Kings 17:17-24 Tragedy September 27 1 Kings 18:16-40 Showdown October 4 1 Kings 18:41-46 Looking for Rain October 11 1 Kings 19:1-18 A Still, Small Voice Or text your donation to: 210-405-0046 |
Campus PartnershipsCould You be a Campus or Community Partner?
We believe that lives are changed forever when people experience God’s unconditional love. To that end, we are exploring possible partnerships and facility renters who share our core belief in serving and ministering to their own constituents. As you review this prospectus and visit with one of our team members, we invite you to consider using our facilities for your one-time event or recurring effort.
We believe that lives are changed forever when people experience God’s unconditional love. To that end, we are exploring possible partnerships and facility renters who share our core belief in serving and ministering to their own constituents. As you review this prospectus and visit with one of our team members, we invite you to consider using our facilities for your one-time event or recurring effort.