The Rev. Schuyler Rhodes is in his tenth year as the pastor of Temple United Methodist Church.He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam and his Master of Divinity with honors from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.Pastor Rhodes has also carried on graduate studies in Literature and Criticism at State University of New York at Albany, and in Liberation Theology at Maryknoll School of Theology.
He has served churches in New York City, New Jersey, and in rural New York State. His other experience includes Campus Ministry, Retreat Director, Teacher and Workshop Leader, and serving as the National Director for Peace with Justice Week.Schuyler has had extensive public speaking experience, traveling throughout Europe, Latin America, and the United States.He has also served as Consultant on Peace and Justice ministries to the General Board of Global Ministries Women's Division of the United Methodist Church, and served for nine years as President of the Board of Directors of the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization.
Pastor Rhodes is very involved in his denomination.In San Francisco he serves as a Circuit Leader, responsible for working with clergy of eight United Methodist Churches as they partner in the planning of mission and ministry.He Chairs the California Nevada Annual Conference Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries, and holds a number of other offices including seats on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry and the Committee on Buildings and Location.Pastor Schuyler also works in the wider community, serving on the Steering Committee of the Religious Witness with Homeless People.
An accomplished author, Rev. Rhodes has published numerous articles and monographs, as well as five books, "Words of Hope and Clarity," "Words for a Birthing Church," "Pentecost Fire: Preaching Hope in Times of Change (CSS Press)" and "Words to the Silence: A Book of Uncommon Prayer (Ed. Min. Press)." His fifth book, "A Journey Through The Psalms,” is available on Amazon.com.The Pastor also pens a regular column in “Emphasis Preaching Journal.”
Rhodes’ recent honors include a Civic Safety Award from the City of San Francisco, honoring him for his role in creating a safer community, and the National Human Rights Award from Church Women United.
He is married to Lisa Quoresimo and is the father of Emma Elizabeth and Aaron Schuyler, both age 16. His spare time interests involve a love of music.Schuyler plays both guitar and mandolin and enjoys playing in a band called 'Gospelicious,' with friends and members of his congregation. He also loves spending time at the family's mountain retreat in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, where he writes and spends time working outdoors.
