Worship at Govans
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. In-person and online.
Location Details
5828 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212
News and Announcements
Govans Dedicates Sanctuary Art and Embraces Diverse Congregation
Govans Presbyterian Church dedicated a work commissioned from a local Black artist Sunday, Feb. 9, during a 10:30 a.m. service at the church. The work celebrates diversity and is part of a years-long effort by the church to recognize the role of racism in its founding on a former plantation. It also helps create a welcoming space for all parishioners. The work represents a milestone in the work of the church’s Racial Justice Committee. Formed in 2021 by the mostly…
Introducing the Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins – Govans’ new Interim Pastor!
The Interim Pastor Search Committee (IPSC) has selected the Reverend Dr. Ron Hankins (“Pastor Ron”) to fill the role of Interim Pastor with Govans Presbyterian Church. Pastor Ron comes to Govans with 35 years in ministry where he has been blessed to serve diverse congregations which have given him experience to lead and serve in many different settings. His first day at Govans will be Monday, August 19. Pastor Ron’s approach to preaching, teaching, moderating church meetings or engaging with the local…
Lea Gilmore Joins Giants of Music and Activism in Winning Major Award
by Jon Morgan In the 24 years it has given out its signature award for music, Common Ground on the Hill has ranged far and wide to commemorate giants of art and social justice. Pete Seeger won it once. Also Richie Havens, Odetta, Jose Feliciano and Buckwheat Zydeco. This year the nonprofit folklife center headquartered on the campus of McDaniels College found an honoree closer to home: our own Lea Gilmore, Govan’s music director and minister for racial justice and…
Juneteenth Jubilee concert to highlight Black American musical heritage
Govan’s role as an important regional hub of racial justice and the arts is reflected in an all-star lineup being assembled for the second annual Juneteenth concert. The show is again being assembled by our own Minister for Racial Justice, Lea Gilmore, herself an acclaimed vocalist and human rights advocate. She says it will include blues, jazz and folk selections. “We want to show the multifaceted roots of African American music,” says Lean. “It’s so significant that Juneteenth has become…
New Sermons
Death Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Mary Magdalene went to the tomb of Christ still living in the pain, death and misery of Friday night. Even when a now risen Jesus had appeared to her, she did not recognize Him, still grappling with the pain of Friday night. How often do we as believers, miss out on the blessings of Jesus Christ because of our inability to let go of the pain from Friday night? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ Easter Sermon – April 20, 2025
This Is Now
As we navigate a complex political and global climate, we turn to the voice of contemporary composers. This special presentation by the Govans Chancel Choir and guests musicians, pianist Nelda Clelland and singers Natanya Brennan, Elisheva Pront, and Patrick Klink was presented during our Palm Sunday worship service and features all new works that respond to the world around us, offering fresh perspectives and emotional depth through contemporary music. This concert includes all news works by living composers such as…
What’s That Smell?
At Mary & Martha’s home in Bethany, there are multiple fragrances filling the room; Mary’s alabaster jar of perfume and Judas’ jar of jealousy & hypocrisy. Everyone around Jesus isn’t projecting the same scent. What spiritual scent are we emanating? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from April 6, 2025
