Church of the Holy Innocents – The News of the Highlands

Trombone concert for a good cause

March 3, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Four plus 152 equals 156. That’s how many people watched three trombonists play their hearts out last Saturday evening, with many of them opening wallets at end to help raise money for the Church of the Holy Innocents Food Pantry in Highland Falls.

Color added to the garden

October 28, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

First there was a church lawn. Then there was the idea for a community garden…

If you are interested, church will come to you

March 25, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

These days, instead of going to church on Sundays, church is coming to you.
With the mandated shut down of large gatherings, and the new need for ‘social distancing,’ most church services in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery-Cornwall communities have temporarily closed.

The Cozzens name was a famous one

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

The Cozzens name in the Village of Highland Falls has always been directly associated with the famous Cozzens Hotel.

Murphy, Dodson are now married

November 21, 2019 Editorial Staff

On the 25th anniversary of their car crash off Dunderberg Mountain, Barbara “Charlie” Murphy and John Dodson were married recently at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highland Falls.

Enjoy a holiday meal with friends

November 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The annual free Thanksgiving Community Dinner with all the trimmings will begin to be served promptly at 1 p.m. that day and all are invited!

History of Gardens/Gardening

September 19, 2019 Editorial Staff

Learn about the history of gardens and gardening at a talk by Highland Falls’ Michael Graber on Tuesday, Sept. 24…

Congregation listens to speaker discussing MLK

Despite bad weather, Dr. King remembered

January 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Despite bitter cold temperatures and a coating of ice over everything, a ‘Celebration and Commemoration’ service of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held at St. Mark’s Baptist Church on Monday; about 20 people, including several local clergy, attended.

In case families need a little extra help

January 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

You name it, if it’s non-perishable, the local food pantries will take it. Highland Falls has two food pantries, both operated by volunteers serving the churches.