The Full Time Pastor Position for Union Presbyterian Church is vacant at this time. A Pastor Nominating Committee has been selected and The Committee is meeting regularly. Updates will be provided as they are available.
Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld, Director of Music
Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld is a lifelong Presbyterian with deep roots in music. She holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in music and a second master's degree in theatre from East Texas A & M University. She holds a doctorate in theatre from Southern Illinois University. She has performed professionally for many years in plays and musicals, as well as being a solo vocalist. Additionally, Nancy Jo is in demand as an adjudicator for the University Interscholastic League and judges one-act play competitions for junior high and high schools all over Texas. She is a Life Member of Texas Educational Theatre Association and Texas Theatre Adjudicators Organization. She taught music and theatre at Howard Payne University for 34 years before taking early retirement. She is a co-founder and the Artistic Director of Brownwood Lyric Theatre where she directs plays and musicals as well as overseeing all productions.
Nancy Jo is a Ruling Elder and conducts the sanctuary choir as well as helping plan worship as a member of the Worship Committee. She delights in serving God and her church family.
Diane Deatherage, Organist/Pianist
Diane Deatherage (Organist/Pianist) was born and reared in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from Central High School in 1969. After graduating, Diane went to Howard Payne University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1974. She went back to Angelo State University, graduating with a Master of Music Education degree in 1982. She also has an Art Certificate - Secondary Level from Angelo State University which she received in 1988.
Diane taught music in public schools from 1974-2008, serving San Angelo ISD, Livingston ISD, Grape Creek ISD, and Christoval ISD. Her other experience includes teaching private piano lessons from 1969-2008 and serving in numerous churches as the pianist and organist. Diane served Southland Baptist Church, St. Ambrose Parish Sacred Heart Cathedral, Christian Scientist Church, Latter Day Saints, Mormon religion, and First Presbyterian Church and Grace Presbyterian Church in San Angelo. Diane was organist at the Methodist Church in Christoval also. She is an amazing musician and we are delighted that she has been our organist/pianist since January of 2022.
In addition to her church work, Diane has been an accompanist for students competing in the UIL music contests at all levels, including state. She serves as the accompanist for the music students at Howard Payne University where she also teaches part time.
Some of her extra-curricular activities include memberships in Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Omicron music sorority, Texas Music Educator’s Association, Texas Classroom Teacher’s Association, Texas Retired Teacher’s Association, and the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Diane played for the musicals at Angelo State as well as the Angelo Civic Theatre for over 20 years.
From 1995-2001, Diane painted the big Christmas cards, some of which are still on display at the Concho Christmas Celebration every year. They are located on the River Drive at Christmastime in San Angelo.
Rosalie Pizarro, Administrative Assistant
Rosalie Pizarro was born and raised in Brownwood. She is the youngest of 12 children with 5 girls and 3 brothers living. Her parents are deceased along with 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Rosalie and her husband Romeo and have 3 children. Hector lives in Weatherford, and Ignacio and Benita live in Austin. They also have 5 granddaughters.
Rosalie and Romeo are lifetime members of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and love being active in the church.
After graduating from High School, Rosalie went to work for GTE as a secretary for the Engineering Dept. After working 15 years for General Telephone, the Engineering Dept. was moved to San Angelo. Given the option to move or commute to San Angelo, Rosalie chose to stay in Brownwood. With help of my her friend and GTE supervisor Bill Faircloth, she was hired by the Brownwood Independent School District. After working in accounting for 1 year, Rosalie became the secretary at Northwest Elementary School, the same Elementary School she attended and all 3 of her children also attended. After 5 years as secretary Rosalie became the Parent Liaison. She loved working with children, parents and especially with grandparents that were raising their grandchildren. After working for B.I.S.D. for 25 years, in January of 2015 she retired to spend more time with grandchildren. Both Rosalie and her husband are retirees of the Brownwood Independent School District.
"God is at work in the world and calls us to service. We have all been given spiritual gifts and talents. In September, 2016 I was asked if I would be willing to apply for a part-time position of Office Assistant here at Union Presbyterian Church. Not knowing what to expect, I applied and am truly blessed to work in the church office on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. As Office Assistant, I pay church bills, answer the phone, help prepare the church bulletin and generally do whatever is needed. I do receive a salary, but to me the most inspiring part of working at Union Presbyterian Church is the spiritual love and friendship of all parishioners.
I indeed have a new chapter in my life. To continue to worship God regularly, though there are many challenges, much suffering and at times life is tough. Union Presbyterian Church has reminded me that spiritual growth is enhanced by doing the work of GOD through prayer, sharing our faith with others, witnessing to our faith and loving our neighbor."
