Beards Hollow Church

03/19/2026

Memorial Organ Recital to Honor Frisch

HOWES CAVE — On Saturday, May 16 in the afternoon. The Community Church of Howes Cave will have an organist recital in dedication to Benjamin Frisch who died in a tragic skiing accident earlier this year. He was also a beloved organist of the church and tour guide for Howes Cave.

We will have more in this week's edition and a follow-up as we get closer to the event.

03/04/2026

Again this winter, our hearts are heavy with another loss.

On Feb. 24 Harold Loder who lived on Beards Hollow Rd has passed away. He lived and farmed in the Hollow for many years while raising a family with his wife Marie. He contributed to so many organizations in the Richmondville and Cobleskill area that his impact cannot be measured including the Beards Hollow Society where he did almost every job there is, to keep this church running. He was a faithful member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmondville where services will be held on Saturday March 14 with visitation from 10 AM until noon time and then a memorial service from noon time to 1 PM.

01/16/2026

A new, and more complete, obituary for Ben. His service is this Saturday at 11 AM at the Lawyersville Reformed Church at 109 Phillips Skyler Rd. in Cobleskill. All are welcome.

View Benjamin Frisch's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/14/2026

Ben Frisch’s obituary is enclosed.

His funeral will be at 11 AM on Saturday morning at the Lawyersville Reformed Church, 109 Phillips Schuyler Rd. In Cobleskill, New York. The public is invited.

View Benjamin Frisch's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/13/2026

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our President and resident organist Ben Frisch who died in a skiing accident on Sunday January 11th. It’s hard to grapple with the thought of a life that was just beginning to blossom has been cut short. Our prayers are with his family and friends.

08/24/2025

The 4th Sunday service was wonderfully led by Rev. Drew Sperry of Calvary United Methodist Church of Latham. While he was preaching for us, his home church was being led by Rev. Carl Shepherd, who will be preaching for us next Sunday, our last service for the year. This was another blessed Sunday as will be next Sunday’s. So please join us one last time for 2025.

08/17/2025

Another beautiful day in the Hollow with Scott Barton preaching. He has probably done every single job at Beard’s Hollow Church except preach. Today that changed. And with organist Ben Frisch providing special music, in made for another wonderful service.

08/15/2025

In this week’s Times-Journal, they reported, IN ERROR, that the annual picnic was after this week’s service. It isn’t.

Our picnic was last weekend!

08/10/2025

Faith means being sure of Christ’s commitment to you, rather than your commitment to him.

~ Joni Erickson Tada ~

We had another blessed day in the Hollow. Leading the 2nd Sunday Service was Jan Herrick who centered her message on “Faith”. Her amazing message including the above quote (which hit this writer like a ton of bricks in a wonderful way). Rustic Chill Music Ministry provided our service with their own brand of special music and we thank them for helping out today.

Following the service, we held annual 2nd Sunday picnic, which was delicious, as always. The highlight of the meeting was electing Ben Frisch onto the Board of Directors and elevating him from the Vice President’s position to become the President of Beard’s Hollow Society. I’m sure he’s the youngest President we’ve ever had.

It was a most wonderful day at the Church in the Hollow. And we all look forward to next week’s service.

08/08/2025

This Sunday we have Jan Herrick preaching plus we will have our annual chicken bbq following the service. All are welcome and we ask you to bring a dish to pass in your own place setting. We will provide the chicken and drinks at no cost.

Following the picnic, we will have our Board of Directors meeting. Please come and join us, it will be a great day in the Hollow.

08/03/2025

Another beautiful day in the Hollow! And Pastor Jacob Chipka brought his youthful passion for Jesus to the forefront of his uplifting message centering on Colossians 3:12-17. The music, as always was a joy.

Please join us next week for our second Sunday service with Jan Herrick with a chicken barbecue picnic following the service. After the pick up, we will hold the meeting the Board of Directors. Please consider joining us again next week.

08/01/2025

Sunday is our first service of the season at Beard’s Hollow and we have a new voice in Pastor Jacob Chipka. Hymn sings starts at 10:30am and the service is at 11am.
All are welcome.