Rev. Dr. Thomas Orlando McDowell, Pastor
Rev. Dr. Thomas Orlando McDowell is a distinguished alumnus of Huston-Tillotson University, where he completed his studies in 1982. He has built an impressive career as a Nursing Home Administrator, dedicating over three decades. Pastor Thomas holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and a Doctorate (PhD) in the same field. He joins us with great enthusiasm from New Community United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Texas, where he has actively engaged in community service and spiritual leadership. Pastor Thomas is eager to bring his wealth of knowledge, compassionate outreach, and experience to our congregation, contributing to both our spiritual growth and community welfare. Pastor Thomas is a devoted father to a son and daughter, as well as a grandfather to six grandchildren.
Staff and Volunteers
Cynthia Galang, Office Administrator
Cynthia has been the Office Administrator since 2010. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Banking and Finance, from Centro Escolar University in Manila, Philippines. She worked at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital as a Patient Financial Counselor from 1992-1997, then as an Administrative Manager in various specialty units from 1997-2006. Cynthia took delight in working as an International Flight Attendant from 1980-1988. She enjoys family and church time.
Jason Brown, Music Director
Joined Trinity in 2009. Jason also teaches middle school music in the NISD. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from UTSA.
Business office hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 11:00am-2:00pm. Appointments are welcome outside of this time schedule. Please call 210-684-0261.
Tyler Brown, Audio/Visual/Slides Facilitator
and Boy Scouts Liaison
Stacie Brown, Handbell Choir Director
and Boy Scouts Liaison
Joined Trinity and started the handbell choir in 1994. Stacie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a Music Specialization at UTSA. She gained her handbell music expertise through several workshops and clinical courses. Stacie lives in San Antonio with her son, Tyler.
Joan "Mitzi" Kelly, Bookkeeper
Connie Medrano, Pianist
Harriet Phillips, Church Office Volunteer
Harriet is our Thursday office volunteer. She provides bulletins together. She has been a member of Trinity since 1978, currently serving as church Lay Leader. She has been a member of our Chancel Choir since joining Trinity and is a charter member of the Jubilee Ringers (handbell choir) beginning in 1994. She has been the librarian for all our music except bell music since 1988. Harriet currently lives with her husband Tom in San Antonio. She has two sons, Brent and Brian, and a daughter-in-law, Shadia, Brent’s wife.
Kay Aguilar
Kay is the scheduler for Godly Play (a Montessori type of program during the worship hour that uses manipulatives to tell Bible stories). She is a part of the prayer group which meets on Wednesday afternoons. Kay is a retired elementary school teacher of 30 years. She lives in San Antonio with her husband Tony (who is also an active member of Trinity UMC).
