Worship at Govans
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. In-person and online.
Location Details
5828 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212
News and Announcements
From Soul Kitchen to Community Fridge: Continuing Our Commitment to Feeding Baltimore
Govans Presbyterian Church will begin a new direction for its Food Ministry in the near future. Our campus will soon launch the Govans Presbyterian Church Community Fridge and pantry, which will be accessible 24/7 for community members to take what they need and/or donate what they can. The Govans Presbyterian Church Fridge will be part of the Baltimore City Fridge Network, which supports 20+ refrigerators and pantries throughout Baltimore City. Entirely run by volunteers, this growing network of residents works…
Volunteers Revitalize Spiritual Walkway
The decades haven’t always been kind to the Santa Rosa Labyrinth at Govans Presbyterian Church. The circular walkway was installed in 1999 outside the landmark house of worship in north Baltimore. It was part of a rediscovery then going on around the country of the spiritual powers of labyrinths, which trace their history to prehistoric times. Greek mythology holds that one was built to contain a half-man, half-bull minotaur. Govan’s labyrinth had fallen into disrepair until a group of volunteers…
Govans Hosts BUILD Listening Session to Guide Action Plan
Fifteen congregants and community members met the afternoon of November 2, 2025 for a BUILD (Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development) listening session. After joining BUILD this year, Govans pledged to host a listening session before the end of the year to help identify the important community issues we collectively face in North Baltimore. We addressed two questions during the listening session. The first asked for names of successful initiatives that were only possible through working with others. Some examples were…
Joining BUILD to Make a Difference
After many months of discussion, the Racial Justice Ministry Committee (RJMC) recommended to the Session last month to join Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD) and the Session approved it. According to their website, BUILD is a “broad-based, non-partisan, interfaith, multiracial community power organization rooted in Baltimore’s neighborhoods and congregations.” The largest and oldest organization of its kind in Baltimore, BUILD has worked to improve housing, increase job opportunities, and rebuild schools and neighborhoods, among other issues. Becoming a member…
New Sermons
Keep Your Eyes Open and Stay Alert
Pastor Ron emphasizes the importance of spiritual vigilance, hope, and readiness for the coming of Jesus Christ, while also highlighting lessons from scripture and contemporary challenges faced by our congregation.
Give Thanks to the King
A reflective and uplifting message for Christ the King Sunday, exploring the close of the church year as a moment for gratitude, reflection, and hopeful new beginnings. Pastor Ron connects personal growth, congregational transition, and spiritual wisdom to encourage us through times of change.
An Opportunity to Testify
“Is God good all the time?” Amidst the presence of suffering, injustice, and hardship in the world, God’s goodness is constant. Despite the brokenness of the world, we are encouraged as believers to maintain faith and endurance during difficult times.
