Worship at Govans
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. In-person and online.
Location Details
5828 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212
News and Announcements
Weekly Message – October 4, 2026
Dear Govans Family, I am overjoyed to write to you as we prepare to worship together for my first Sunday after Candidating Weekend! Since starting on Monday, I’ve gotten my first week under my belt, taken part in a couple of committee meetings, and experienced firsthand the incredible teamwork and support of our staff, as well as the warm welcome from so many people who have stopped by the church office. This Sunday is especially meaningful because we gather for…
Govans Presbyterian Names Racial Justice Advocate as Pastor
Govans Presbyterian Church has called Andries Coetzee, a native of South Africa who lived through that country’s transition to democracy and emerged with a deep commitment to racial justice, as its new pastor. Coetzee is the first openly gay pastor, head of staff, for the historic church in North Baltimore. Coetzee witnessed his country’s transition from apartheid to democracy as a teenager and young adult, giving him a unique perspective on the power of truth and reconciliation and fueling his…
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…
New Sermons
Stewardship
Speakers Jenny Williams, Karl Starks, Fred Gaede, and David Hornbeck discuss stewardship in the church. They each discuss some of the wonderful ministries in the church like teaching, fellowship, music, and racial justice and their vital roles.
Telling Our Stories
Speakers Susan Saunders, Charese Jordan, and Ramon Lindsay discuss confronting racism through vulnerable storytelling within a church community. Centered on personal narratives spanning decades, they seek to foster understanding across racial lines and promote collective healing and justice. They share childhood and adult memories of experiencing racism, highlighting both overt violence and subtle systemic inequities. They encourage us to engage in honest conversations, build trusting relationships, and take active steps toward dismantling racism—not as a one-time discussion but as an…
Don’t Give Up
Life can leave us weary—tired of waiting, tired of struggling, and tired of trying to do what is right in a world that can feel resistant to hope. Yet God does not grow weary, and God gives strength to those who NEED IT. Isaiah assures us that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, while Acts shows a courageous church that refused to stop bearing witness despite opposition. Minister Lea Gilmore invites us to rest in God’s…
