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The Rev. Deacon David Rhodes

A “Cradle Episcopalian,” I grew up in Princeton, NJ where I was active as a choir boy and acolyte. I attended University of Pennsylvania, the College of Guam, and am a graduate of Rider University.

USAF veteran and career Surety/Insurance Executive.

I have served in various roles in my service to God at various Episcopal churches; Lay Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Vestry, Treasurer and Church Plant Founder. I served a term as Lay Diocesan Council member.

I entered discernment for the diaconate in 2011, attended the newly formed San Diego Diocesan School for Ministry, graduated in 2015 and I was ordained in February 2015.

Diaconal accomplishments include:

  • “Clergy/Deacon in Charge”, St. John’s, Indio, CA,

  • Deacon, St. Margaret’s, Palm Desert, CA,

  • Deacon, St. John’s, Waterbury, CT

  • Chaplain, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT (per Diem)

  • Deacon, St. Paul’s, Woodbury, CT – Current assignment

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