John Holt Potter                                                      

The Reverend John “Jack” H. Potter is the Rector of the Anglican Church of the Redeemer. He has been the rector of Church of the Redeemer since its inception in January 2008.  During the past several years he has been actively involved in the ministry of the Anglican Communion Network in New England and its development into the Anglican Diocese in New England which is part of a united, biblical missionary movement of Anglicans in fellowship with Anglican Christians around the world.  The Anglican Church in North America is ready and willing to work with other Christians to proclaim the Gospel in our region and beyond. He currently serves on the Standing Committee of the Anglican Diocese in New England.

During Father Potter’s ten years of leadership as the Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin, the parish was committed to programs of Christian education and spiritual growth for all ages. The Alpha course, The Truth Project, other adult education offerings and a biblically-based Sunday School curriculum for children were important elements by which the parish pursued its mission to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord in the power of the Holy Spirit and to share the Gospel with others. These offerings and Sunday morning worship were designed to help parishioners developed a richer and deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

Father Jack grew up in New Hampshire, graduated from Dartmouth College and received a Master of Business Administration from The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration. He practiced as a Certified Public Accountant for 20 years, was a partner in an international CPA firm and also was involved in other business activities. He received a Master of Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and was ordained a priest in 1994.

Father Jack and his wife, Gail, have been married for 45 years and are delighted to be settled in Franklin after moving many times during their married life. They have two adult children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in New England.



Alan Bouffard

Alan is the Vicar of the Norwood congregation of the Anglican Church of the Redeemer.  During 2009 he was the Curate in Franklin and for the preceding six years he was the leader of the Norwood Anglican Fellowship.

Alan grew up in Pittsburgh when it was known as the “Steel City”.  He and his family were members of Calvary Church.  He attended the University of Pittsburgh and received a B.S. in Mathematics.  He worked for U.S. Steel Corp. for five years before going to law school, and he spent nine months working at a steel mill as part of the management training program.  After graduation from law school, he spent five years as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Pittsburgh.

Alan moved to the Greater Boston area in 1981 to attend Harvard Divinity School, where he met his wife, Vivien.  He received a Master of Divinity degree in 1985.  He continued to practice law and to engage very actively in lay ministry.

Alan entered the ordained ministry in 2008 after practicing law for 32 years.  He served as a Deacon for one year and was ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church in North America in 2009.

Alan’s wife, Vivien, is the organist/pianist for the Norwood congregation.  Alan is a Red Sox and Patriots fan.


Father John (Jack) H. Potter
Rector
774-571-8579

Father Alan Bouffard
Vicar, Redeemer in Norwood
781-769-7940