The Church of Our Saviour

10 Amherst Street (P. O. Box 237)
Milford, New Hampshire  03055

The Rev. David G. Robinson, Jr., Rector

Phone: (603) 673-3309, Fax: (603) 672-2712

(We’re easy to find —click here for a map and directions)

Welcome!

The Church of Our Saviour is an Episcopal Parish in the fast-growing southern tier of the Diocese of New Hampshire. We strive to live by the message of Christ, in which all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be, as followers of Christ.

Exploring our site may answer some of your questions — or raise additional ones! Visit our church, and you'll find out more. The best way to learn about the Church of Our Saviour is to become a part of it. Come and grow with us!

Our Sunday Morning
Service Schedule

(through the school year)

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. Journey to Adulthood
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist

(through the summer)
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Bishop Robinson blesses the land for our new church site

Our Saviour”  Window
Over Altar

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Our Mission Statement

The Vestry has stated our Parish Mission as follows:

The Church of our Saviour is a parish of the Episcopal Church. Jesus Christ is our Lord. As children of God and as Christians, our mission is to know Christ, to live Christ, and to make Christ known, together. We do this as we gather in worship through Word and Sacrament, and are sent to serve in the power of the Holy Spirit. Through education, fellowship and stewardship, we foster the Christian life to which we have been called in our baptism; and we minister through the practical application of the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to every member.

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Episcopalians: A Primer

At left, you will find links to several pages that will help introduce us to you.

Be sure to check out our brand new calendar page!

Below, you will find highlights
of coming events.

Are we ready to embrace our future?

Vestry sets May 18 deliberative session; June 1 vote

     On Tuesday, April 15, the Vestry, in a long, but productive meeting, heard extensive presentations on three possible plans for a facility that will meet our needs for the foreseeable future.

The first two, both produced by the design-build firm, Arenco of Amherst, were for a new building on our Route 13 site.

·         One, a 15,000 sq. ft. design, was quite similar to the proposal offered last October – but with some simplifications that would keep costs in check.

·         The other, a reduced-footprint version with 12,000 sq. ft. of space, was produced in the hope that even greater savings could be achieved. In the end, however, it came in at an estimated cost of only $35,000 less than the larger plan.

The third, produced by Bedford architect Cary Simmons, offered an alternative for the renovation and expansion of our current building should neither of the two new building alternatives prove feasible. It called for the demolition of a portion of our current building to allow expansion into 10,500 sq. ft. of floor space.

After considerable discussion and debate, the Vestry voted to present to the parish Arenco’s 15,000 sq. ft. plan.

At that same meeting, the dates for the deliberative session and the vote (as outlined at Annual Meeting last winter) were set:

·         The deliberative session will be on Sunday, May 18 after a single 9 a.m. service.

·         The vote will be on Sunday, June 1, in the context of a single 9 a.m. service (not as a separate meeting following it – see below).

One major difference between our process last fall and the plan agreed upon for this time around is the setting within which the vote will take place. Instead of voting on the same day debate is heard (May 18), we will reconvene to vote on the proposal two weeks later. No further debate will occur at this meeting. Somewhat like an “SB-2” town meeting, the debate will occur at the deliberative session, and only the voting at the final meeting.

A lot of hard work and meticulous planning have brought us once again to the place where we as a parish can make our voices heard. We voted once to embrace our future in May of 2003 – by a margin of 80-20%. We voted again in April of 2006 when we raised more in Capital Campaign pledges than anyone thought possible for a parish our size – $830,000. And even though we didn’t quite reach the two-thirds threshold last October, the fact that nearly 60% of us said “yes” then indicates that many among us still hold fast to the hope that this is the vision God has set before us.

The time has come to ask, once and for all, “Are we ready to embrace our future?”                  

— The Rector

Rogation Sunday, April 27…

A Rogation procession on our new land

Weather permitting, we will “beat the bounds” of our Route 13 property on Rogation Sunday, April 27. Immediately following the 10:00 service that day (which will be shortened to accommodate the Rogation Procession), we will carpool our way down Route 13 to our plot of land. The procession will take us to the newly refurbished outdoor chapel, and from there to a spot near the proposed site of our new church building. Along the way, we will stop at several “stations” to pray for the ministry that God is calling us to fulfill in that setting. We will then return to the church for coffee and refreshments.

Should weather prohibit “beating the bounds” on Route 13, we will substitute an “interior procession” with the same liturgy within our current building. At each station we will post photos suggesting the location we would have visited in the outdoor procession.

Final adult forum of the spring is May 4

     This spring, we resumed the Adult Forums we had been offering to inform the parish on matters of importance and seek feedback where appropriate.

    On March 9, our Rector and Wardens reported on the just-completed Leadership Retreat (held March 7th and 8th at the Barbara Harris Center in Greenfield). Last month, Fr. Chip spoke about his upcoming Sabbatical, June-Aug. 2008, including plans for pastoral and Sunday coverage during the time he will be away.

On Sunday, May 4, the five lay parish members who are going to Angola in June to cement our friendship with the people of St. Andrew’s Church, Ondjiva, will speak about their travel plans.

The forum will occur in two sessions, one between services (9:00-9:45) and one following the 10:00 service (11:30-12:15).

The forum is open to all and you are encouraged to come and join in the conversation. These forums will resume in September and your input as to appropriate topics is welcomed.

An index of this site

Who We Are
A Short History
  What We Are Doing
How We Govern Ourselves
How To Find Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Vestry News

Our Parish Challenges
Our Parish Prayer
Contact Information
Other Episcopal Links
Announcements

What to Expect When You Visit
Children’s and Youth Ministries

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