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
Beware the Ides of March
Chaplain Annie Owens’ sermon from March 15, reminds us to stay vigilant in faith and guard against spiritual drift, greed, and false teachings. Reflecting on the idea of the “Ides of March,” she noted that times of crisis can become moments of awakening and transformation. Her message pointed to the hope found in a renewed faith in Jesus Christ, strengthened through forgiveness, mercy, community support, and honest self-awareness.
Loving Our Enemies
Rev. David Harris reflects on the challenging Christian call to love our enemies. In the spirit of Lent—a season of reflection on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection—the message invites us to examine the ways hatred and “us versus them” thinking can take root in our hearts. Acknowledging how easy it can feel to justify resentment, the sermon reminds us that hatred ultimately harms the one who holds it. The gospel calls us to something deeper: recognizing that God’s love extends…
You’re a Big Deal
Minister Lea Gilmore wants you to know you are a big deal! You are a big deal, because you are known, chosen, named, and treasured by God. Your worth is anchored not in your performance or the approval of others, but in the intimate, personal love of your Creator.
