Church staff
- Pastor
- Rev. Christopher Gentile
- S.A.M.
- Mark Tezel
- Music Director
- Martha Noblett
- Grace Niños Director
- Audrey Markert
- Office Manager
- Nicole Shenot
- Parish Nurse
- Betty Johnson
- Custodians
- Unicorn / Ralph Palafos
who we are
Organized in 1903, Grace Lutheran Church was the only English-speaking Lutheran church in San Antonio.
The original church, a beautiful framestructure building, was located across Avenue E from the current sanctuary. Our church was dedicated in 1929 with the Educational Building and Chapel being completed in 1961. Twenty Pastors have served Grace through our first 97 years. Grace is a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Read more about our church history.
Take a Virtual Tour of our Sanctuary.
As Lutherans, we believe that attending church regularly is important to our relationship with God and each other, and that our attendance permits us to learn more about the good news of His Son, Jesus Christ. Our worship services are Bible-centered with teachings from both the Old and New Testaments. Our belief is we do not gain God's favor through good works, but that God freely bestows his Grace and forgiveness on us through our faith in Jesus Christ. As members of the universal catholic church, we share in the promises, blessings and obligations of His gift. Good deeds and sharing are but an extension of the love God gives us. It is through the Word and the Sacraments that the Holy Spirit calls us and keeps us in the Church, the body of Christ.
A Window to Worship
Grace has often been referred to as "The Jewel Box of San Antonio" - probably due to the many stained-glass windows located throughout the building. Be sure to view some of our beautiful windows here. Of course, they are but a small part of the Grace worship experience. Visitors feel welcome here from the very start. One might say that all members of our congregation are on the "welcoming committee." They make everyone feel comfortably at home. For a rewarding worship experience, see what Grace Lutheran Church has to offer.
