Faith and Frontier: Buffalo Soldiers within U.S. Religious History

Fatih and Frontier: Buffalo Soldiers within U.S. Religious History

presented by Dr. Raymond Bryant, Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9:00AM - 12:00pm CST

Registrants can participate IN-PERSON or ONLINE, via Zoom.

TICKETS: $10 (+ $2.51 non-refundable processing fee)

Check-in begins at 8:30AM

Whitley Theological Center at Oblate School of Theology
285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, TX 78216

DESCRIPTION

Join the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership and True Vine Church for a powerful Black History Month celebration honoring the enduring legacy of Black Americans during our nation’s 250th Anniversary.

This special gathering brings to life the remarkable story of the Buffalo Soldiers—men whose courage, discipline, and faith helped shape both the western frontier and the spiritual fabric of the United States. Through historical presentation and reflection, members of the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association, along with Rev. Dr. W. Raymond Bryant, will explore how these soldiers were not only defenders of a nation, but also vital contributors to U.S. religious history, community formation, and moral leadership.

More than a history lesson, Faith and Frontier is an invitation to reflect on resilience, vocation, and the sacred threads of faith woven into America’s past. Attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the role of Black Americans in shaping religious life, expanding the frontier, and bearing witness to hope amid adversity.

All are welcome to join us for this meaningful opportunity to remember, honor, and learn—celebrating faith, service, and legacy at the crossroads of history and belief.

The presentation is sponsored by Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership.

PRESENTER

Rev. Dr. W. Raymond Bryant, Sr. is the Presiding Elder of the San Antonio District of the Southwest Texas Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a role he has held since 2017. A devoted pastor, teacher, and advocate for holistic health, he encourages a daily spiritual walk rooted in prayer, education, and community service.

Dr. Bryant is a national leader in faith-based health and wellness initiatives and currently leads the San Antonio Million Garden Project, promoting food justice through organic community and home gardens. He also serves as the education coordinator for the AME Gardening Project, a global initiative of the AME International Health Ministry.

He holds a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity from Houston Graduate School of Theology. Dr. Bryant and his wife, Rev. Linda Carmen Bryant—a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Pastor of Grant Memorial AME Church in San Antonio—minister together through teaching, gardening, and community outreach.

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REFUNDS

· Refunds up to 7 days before the event.

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