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 Presbyterian Launches Expanded Food Ministry
Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in” The new community fridge is now open! The Baltimore Community Fridge Network built and installed a structure, a fridge and freezer, plus a pantry for our community to help feed hungry people around the clock. The fridge and pantry are located near the front of the church, accessible…
Baltimore Beat Honors Govans’ Newest Sanctuary Artwork
In its year-end Best of Baltimore issue, the Baltimore Beat named the two pieces by Ky Vassor in our sanctuary as part of the “Best of Baltimore’s Arts Scene” in the category of “Art in a Non-Traditional Space.” Installed in February, 2025 the two eight-foot acrylic panels depict disenfranchised community members and call attention to the history of the church, which is built on land once worked by enslaved people. The artwork invites reflection on history, faith, and justice, acknowledging…
Govans Community Farm Receives $160,000 State Grant
Govans Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the award of a $160,000 grant from the State of Maryland through the Fiscal Year 2026 Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI). This funding will support the expansion of the Govans Community Farm located at 5828 York Road in Baltimore. The Govans Community Farm is an idea born from our work promoting Racial Justice. Recognizing the continued impact and legacy of past injustices, we see an opportunity to address this legacy through the cooperative…
Govans Food Ministry Update
The Govans Presbyterian session (church leadership) shared this message with church members Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to update them about the future of the church Food Ministry. Dear Govans Members, As you probably know, Govans Food Ministry has been the focus of significant discussion in recent weeks, particularly following the session’s November decision to cease operation of the Soul Kitchen in its current form. After prayerful reflection and careful review of feedback from the congregation and community, the session revisited…
New Sermons
Hope in the Soil, Justice in Our Hands
Minister Lea Gilmore invites us to see that the healing of the earth and the healing of human communities are inseparably bound together. As we tend the earth with care and stand in solidarity with marginalized communities, we participate in God’s ongoing work of renewal, trusting that both creation and humanity are being drawn toward liberation, wholeness, and abundant life.
I Think That I will Never See a Poem as Lovely as a Tree
This sermon by Chaplain Annie Owens reflects on the spiritual and symbolic significance of trees, weaving together poetry, scripture, personal stories, and science. Through themes of resilience and interconnectedness—and the powerful metaphor of the axe—it invites deeper awareness and discernment. Ultimately, it calls us to rooted faith, critical thinking, and wise stewardship in a complex world.
Akilah Atkinson’s Sermon from April 12, 2026
Jesus’s resurrection is more than a moment in history—it’s a revolutionary, ongoing act that continues to shape our lives today. In this message, we explore how the risen Christ brings peace in the midst of fear, empowers us to stand against evil with courage and purpose, and offers grace that sustains us even in seasons of doubt. Together, these themes invite us into a life marked by hope, boldness, and active faith—reflecting the transformative power of the resurrection in both…
