Mar 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us in the sanctuary on Tuesday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. for a special Ash Wednesday worship service. This will be a time of prayer, scripture, music, and the imposition of ashes as we begin the Lenten season together. Additionally, Pastor Ron will be available from 7:00 a.m. to noon for those who wish to receive ashes at a different time. For more information, please email him at pastor@govanspres.org. We hope you can join us.
Feb 23, 2025
Taylor Wang: Impressions of France and Spain
Join us at Govans for Taylor Wang: Impressions of France and Spain on Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m. This will be an epic concert that you don’t want to miss. Taylor is an incredibly accomplished pianist – her notable solo engagements include performances at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, PianoArts North American Competition in Milwaukee, Chicago International Music Festival, Community Concerts at Second in Baltimore, and abroad in Canada, Italy, and Germany. Taylor also regularly works with both…
Feb 10, 2025
Spirituals and more…A Live Concert featuring Laura Sligh & Roderick Demmings, Jr.
Join us for special night of music celebrating Black History Month and the new art installation in our sanctuary with Govans Band soloist Laura Sligh and friend of Govans, Roderick Demmings, Jr. Laura is a multidisciplinary artist who combines the genres of theater, performance, and production and compiles them into a mixed visual art media. Her art is complex and layered, not only visually, but psychologically and emotionally as well. She has also worked as a director, theater teacher, and visual artist in Baltimore and its…
Feb 9, 2025
Worship and Sanctuary Art Dedication
Sanctuary Art Dedication Please join us for a special worship service where we will dedicate “Sanctuary City, Parts I & II” by local Black artist Ky Vassor. Liturgy for the service will include prayerful reflection on our intention to diversify the imagery in our worship space and acknowledge a legacy of racism in the founding of the historic church on a former plantation. A reception will follow after worship. Want to attend online? Email wilson@govanspres.org for the Zoom link. More Information
Jan 20, 2025
Music Mondays: Celebrating MLK Holiday with Aaron Hill
Aaron Hill is a powerhouse musician with a sound that transcends genres. As the founder of the groundbreaking neo-soul group Fruition Music, Aaron has captivated audiences with his innovative approach, seamlessly blending hip hop, gospel, and jazz into a style that is uniquely his own. Having opened for celebrated icons like Musiq Soulchild and Iyanla Vanzant, Aaron’s artistry has already graced prestigious stages, leaving audiences inspired and longing for more. Aaron will be joined by vocalist Keith Snipes who has…
Jan 13, 2025
Music Mondays: Remembering Knot -A Celebration of Hope, Renewal, and Strength
Join us as we welcome local poets and musicians for the first Music Monday of the new year. Featuring poetry by Marcus Colasurdo, Alan Barysh and Gregory Mosson and music by In The Clear. Email Lea Gilmore (lea@govanspres.org) for more information.
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Eve at Govans
Join Us for Our Annual Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service! This year we are having a single service on Christmas Eve. We invite you to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with us at our annual Lessons and Carols service on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful variety of Christmas music, thoughtfully interwoven with scripture readings that tell the timeless story of Christ’s birth. All are welcome to come and share in the joy and peace of the…
Dec 22, 2024
Knox/Govans Partnership Sunday
Join us on December 22 at Govans as we welcome our friends from Knox Presbyterian. This is the last Sunday before Christmas and is sure to be a special service. Help is needed for a reception afterwards. Email wilson@govanspres.org for the Zoom link. For more information Email Drue Hodgetts to learn more (hodgetts2202@gmail.com).
Dec 21, 2024
Walt Michael & Co. Annual Holiday Concert
Presented by Common Ground on the Hill. Hammered dulcimer virtuoso Walt Michael brings his band to celebrate the season with bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and original tunes, as well as some holiday favorites. Multi-instrumentalist Walt Michael is joined by Jon Simmons (fiddle), Tom Wetmore (bass), Michael G. Ronstadt (cello) and Harry Orlove (guitar). Tickets: $28 general admission, $25 ages 60 and up & ages 25 and under.
Dec 8, 2024
Advent Mission and Fellowship Fair
The Govans Mission Committee is pleased to partner with the Fellowship Committee this year for an Advent Mission & Fellowship Fair on December 8 in the Gallery following worship. You will have an opportunity to learn more about Govans’ many mission partners and purchase crafts and gifts to support their work. The Fellowship Committee is planning Christmas activities to further engage congregation members and youth.
Dec 7, 2024
Sing for Peace!
Sing for Peace: A Live Music Event Celebrating Peace and Justice for All Join us in the sanctuary for a very special afternoon of music! The concert, organized by Lea Gilmore, Music Director and Minister for Racial Justice will feature performances by Ama Chandra, Amado, Ohland, Elizabeth Melvin (of the Freedom Choir), Sahffi Lynne, and Andy Wilson. To learn more email Lea at lea@govanspres.org.
Oct 20, 2024
Courageous Conversations: Understanding and Defending DEI
Join us on October 20 in the Gallery at noon for a presentation and discussion by Baltimore-based diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging specialist Charles D. Jackson. Jackson is a distinguished leader with a proven track record of driving positive change. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, his passion for addressing racial disparities was ignited during his undergraduate years at Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. Furthering his expertise, he earned a Diversity Practitioner certification from NTL Institute and a Community Health Leadership…