St. John’s Episcopal Church – The Cornwall Local

Church acoustics play integral role in recording sessions

October 18, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Bands typically record albums in a studio, but the Collective Brass Quintet, seeking a similar sound to music recorded during the Romantic Era, held its recording sessions in the nave of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cornwall.

BFF tea could become a lifetime job

January 9, 2020 Ken Cashman

When you volunteer to help BFF, you’re not making a lifetime commitment. But sometimes it feels that way.

Add BFF’s Victorian tea to list of annual events

March 17, 2017 Editorial Staff

Someone should make a list of all the annual events we have in Cornwall. They’re part of what makes our community unique.

Additional volunteers needed for Victorian Tea

January 27, 2017 Editorial Staff

The third annual Victorian Tea is fast approaching and the organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with a number of items. The tea is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The event will benefit Backpacks for Food (BFF).

Capacity crowd attends Victorian tea

February 19, 2016 Jason Kaplan

The second annual Victorian Tea raised $1,700, to help Backpacks For Food (BFF) provide weekend meals for needy students.

Victorian Tea trivia questions

February 18, 2016 Ken Cashman

BFF hosted a Victorian Tea at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Feb. 7. During the event, the following trivia questions were asked…

Interfaith service awakens the soul

December 4, 2015 Ken Cashman

Among the participants in the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, there was one voice that may not have been familiar.

Community continues to support BFF

October 23, 2015 Ken Cashman

“It’s a good community,” Sally Mattausch said, “and people do support you when they know there’s a need. Our need is so local and so hidden.”

Food, sparklers, trains & news bites

April 17, 2015 Editorial Staff

It started two years ago as the Tri-Chamber Expo. Now it’s called the “Community Connection” and it includes businesses and non-profit organizations.

Winter farmers’ market continues to expand

December 26, 2014 Jason Kaplan

It’s been a month since the Cornwall Farmers’ Market fell under the purview of the Town of Cornwall Recreation Department and new manager Erin O’Dell says things are going great. The winter market is already expanding with more vendors on the way.