Posts from November 2026

Dear Govans family, Now that I am officially installed as your pastor, my heart is full of gratitude for Sunday’s joyous, celebratory, and deeply moving service. I am not usually one for pomp and circumstance, yet crossing this threshold with you meant the world to me. The afternoon was filled with warmth, laughter, radical welcome, and a shared commitment to justice. From the music and preaching to the worship leaders, Presbytery representatives, staff, and the volunteers who hosted a wonderful…

Dear Govans Family, I love being part of the Govans family, and my heart is filled with gratitude for the journey that brought me to you. This coming Sunday, November 8, marks a meaningful threshold for us as we take our next faithful steps together. We celebrate it twice. At 10:30 AM, I will preach on Psalm 46 in a sermon titled “The Sacred Pause.” At 3:00 PM, the Presbytery of Baltimore gathers at Govans for a service installing me…