Ann Helmke

Ann Helmke is an ordained Lutheran minister, is the Faith Liaison for the City of San Antonio TX. She has served as the Director of Spiritual Services at Haven for Hope, a transformational center for those without permanent shelter in their lives. Ann’s 30 years of service in San Antonio includes teaching theology and spirituality at the University of the Incarnate Word and Texas Lutheran University, workshop and retreat leadership, mission development, co-founding the all-volunteer and interfaith San Antonio Peace Center, co-author of a couple books, and always social justice with civic engagement. Rev. Helmke considers Peace is Our BirthRight as her most important book which pales in comparison to the seven babies she is passing peace onto in her life – 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-love, 2 gorgeous grand-boys and 1 vivacious grand-girl!

Participation on Humanity Rising

Day 195 - Tuesday March 2, 2021 The Intersection of Trauma, Compassion and Value Economics