Episcopal Church of Our Saviour

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Welcome to Church of Our Saviour. This official web site provides information to visitors and members about the happenings at God's church in Placerville, California.

Placerville is in the heart of the California Gold Rush, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range. Gold was discovered in California at Coloma, 8 miles away. Coloma isthe site of the Marshall Gold DiscoveryState Park.

We worship in the Anglican tradition, with our roots in English and Celtic mysticism, reaching back, beyond English Christianity,to the worship and traditions of Jesus' Apostles. We are open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our church. The via media, the middle way, informs our actions and practices.
In 2011, we will celebrate our sesquicentennial (our 150 year anniversery).
We are a welcoming community. All manner of people are welcome here. Please join us in our journey with God.

Mission Statement: Glorifying God by caring for all people and the world around us.

Social Hour follows both services in the Parish Hall
Christian Education for All Ages:

Children's Bible School at 10:20 AM (St. Matthew room for younger children, St.John room for older children)[except in the summer]
Parish Forum at 9:30 (All Angels) --Diocesan Convention. Our delegates to the 100th Convention of the Diocese of Northern California will report on the actions of convention.
Celtic Eucharist: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Morning Prayer: Tuesday through Friday at 8:45 AM
Thanksgiving Service:Thursday, November 25, 9 AM

Established in 1861, we welcome all people to be a part of us.

East bound on Highway 50: turn left (north) on Highway 49 (Spring St.).After Spring St. curves right, at the intersection, turn right (Coloma St.). The church is at the bottom of Coloma St at 2979 Coloma St.
West bound on Highway 50: take the Coloma St exit. At the stop sign, the church is across the street.
South bound on Highway 49: Approaching Spring St., do not take the curve. Instead, stop to wait for traffic to clear, then proceed across the double yellow onto Coloma St. The church is at the bottom of Coloma St at 2979 Coloma St.
Parking is available behind the church.
The front door of the church as many steps. An alternative door is on the north side of the church accessable from the parking lot. Take the ramp to the right at the back of the church.
Overflow parking is available at the City of Placerville parking structure. A walk way connects the top level of the parking structure with the church location.