Announcements
News and announcements about what we’re up to.
Introducing the Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins – Govans’ new Interim Pastor!
The Interim Pastor Search Committee (IPSC) has selected the Reverend Dr. Ron Hankins (“Pastor Ron”) to fill the role of Interim Pastor with Govans Presbyterian Church. Pastor Ron comes to Govans with 35 years in ministry where he has been blessed to serve diverse congregations which have given him experience to lead and serve in many different settings. His first day at Govans will be Monday, August 19. Pastor Ron’s approach to preaching, teaching, moderating church meetings or engaging with the local…
Lea Gilmore Joins Giants of Music and Activism in Winning Major Award
by Jon Morgan In the 24 years it has given out its signature award for music, Common Ground on the Hill has ranged far and wide to commemorate giants of art and social justice. Pete Seeger won it once. Also Richie Havens, Odetta, Jose Feliciano and Buckwheat Zydeco. This year the nonprofit folklife center headquartered on the campus of McDaniels College found an honoree closer to home: our own Lea Gilmore, Govan’s music director and minister for racial justice and…
Govans to renovate Education Building, Signage and Playground
The Education Building that houses the Govans Preschool and the Senior Network of North Baltimore (SNNB) was built in 1958 and features two window walls that are badly in need of replacement. This project will replace them with brick façades and new energy efficient windows including a canopy covering the entrance to the SNNB. Additionally, the project includes a complete regrading and resurfacing of the playground, and new exterior signage will be installed across our entire campus. Frequently Asked Questions:…
Watch “A Moment of Margaret Bonds”
Did you miss the Govans Chancel Choir’s wonderful special music presentation from Palm Sunday? Or do you simply want to watch it again. You can watch the whole thing below. Thank you to our choir members and our Music Director, Marie Herrington and also to our special guest pianist and vocalists – Timothy Krippner, Elisheva Pront, and Ben Ross.
Black Baltimore artists sought to design new art for Sanctuary
The Racial Justice Committee has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for art work to supplement the window at the front of our sanctuary. Artwork will be hung on both sides of the window. Our desire is to portray a welcoming and inclusive community in our worship space. Please distribute the attached RFP to any interested Black artists who reside in Baltimore. Deadline for submission is March 11, 2024. Submissions and questions can be directed to Patreena Parsons, govansart@gmail.com.
Govans in the News following Black Lives Matter vandalism
WBAL Aired August 30, 2023: WJZ Aired August 31, 2023: Follow up on WJZ aired September 3, 2023 WMAR Aired September 1, 2023 https://youtu.be/H_j9N6jrvEM?si=TmNtGCktOSoWQnPg
WYPR’s “On the Record” features Govans’ “Juneteenth Jubilee”
WYPR’s On the Record with Sheilah Kast featured our Juneteenth Jubilee celebration, happening June 12, 2023! This multi-genre concert (classical, jazz, blues, gospel, spirituals, ragtime, folk, etc.) will feature music composed by or for African-American musicians. It is being organized by Jonathan Jensen, bassist for the award winning Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Lea Gilmore, First Service Music Director and Minister for Racial Justice and Multicultural Engagement.
Govans to visit Harriet Tubman’s Birthplace and Museum on June 17
The Racial Justice Ministry has planned a visit to Harriet Tubman’s birthplace on the Eastern Shore Saturday, June 17, (rain date, June 24). We will leave in carpools at 9:30 a.m. from the Govans parking lot and travel to Church Creek, MD. and begin at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. We will enjoy our lunches (brought from home) in a park pavilion and tour the museum. From there wewill visit Brodess Farm where Harriet was born into slavery…
Palm Sunday Choral Program – featuring world premiere of piece by B.E. Boykin
This Palm Sunday, April 2 during the 10:00 a.m. service, we are meditating on the ideas and concepts of spiritual death, rebirth, and resurrection. We begin with works by Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo, starting with two instrumental works, The Crossing, and Reflections, which provide us with a meditative and contemplative space to prepare for the choral work, Dark Night of the Soul, which indulges in the concept of spiritual death. Dark Night of the Soul is a poem of St.…
Uncovering Our Truth: Govans’ Attitudes and Actions during the Civil War Era
Myra Brosius, a member of Govans’ Racial Justice Working Group, recently conducted research into the history of Govans during the years leading up to the Civil War. On February 27 and April 24, 2022, she presented the results of her research as part of our Adult Options education time. Through a case study of Robert Galbraith, an early Govans’ minister who led us in the years leading up to and through the Civil War. There are so many fascinating and…
What is Spiritual Direction? A Conversation with Therese Taylor-Stinson and Lisa Beacham
illy for a conversation about spiritual direction (what is it, exactly?) and how we can each find our connection to the Divine and our callings as humans.
The Caroline Center discusses Career Training for Local Women on Believe in Baltimore
Jessica Robey and Kisha Barnes of The Caroline Center discussed the importance of career training for local women with Pastors Tom and Billy on the latest episode of Govan’s community podcast, Believe in Baltimore. The podcast features local leaders and changemakers, interviewing them about their work in our city and discussing a relevant Bible story alongside Govans pastors and staff. The Caroline Center provides free career education for women in Baltimore City. Learn more about their work on their website:…
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