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Latest Updates
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Project VITAL Talks Vacant Lot Transformation
Dr. Kristin Mmari, Brandi Welsh, and Natasha Neale joined Pastors Tom and Billy on Govans’ podcast, Believe in Baltimore, to share about Project VITAL’s work to transform vacant lots in Baltimore City through greening initiatives and youth-led transformation. Learn about the project online, as well as BMORE Beautiful and the Baltimore City Green Network plan. You can also support the project by helping to identify lots and greening activities in your neighborhood by visiting Project VITAL Greening Lots (arcgis.com). Listen to the podcast episode online,…
Chris Dipnarine talks Food Waste with Believe in Baltimore Podcast
Pastors Tom and Billy discuss reducing food waste and creating amazing compost with Chris Dipnarine from the local non-profit, 4MyCity. Learn more about their work in Baltimore on their website, https://4mycity.us/. Listen to the episode online, click here! Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and…
Councilmember Mark Conway speaks to Believe in Baltimore Podcast
Is the environment a social justice concern? How can neighborhoods around Baltimore work together to strengthen our city? Baltimore City District 4 Councilmember Mark Conway recently joined Govans’ community podcast, Believe in Baltimore, to discuss his work on the council and in the community with Pastors Tom and Billy. Mark Conway hails from the Bronx, New York. Mark studied Government and Politics and Philosophy at the University of Maryland. After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Master’s of Public…
The January issue of The Light, Govans Racial Justice Ministry e-Newsletter is available now.
Racial Justice E Newsletter January by tiffany.james
Govans Barber Promotes Mentoring and Literacy
Lots of people know that barber Tony Wheatley gives great haircuts at TGQ CUTZ, but did you know that he is also an advocate for mentoring and reading for kids in our neighborhood? Listen to the final episode of Believe in Baltimore season one and hear how Tony is making our neighborhood a better place one haircut at a time: https://bit.ly/3vKWa0L
Reading the Bible from a Queer Perspective
This month, Govans Presbyterian Church’s associate pastor, Rev. Billy Kluttz, discussed LGBTQ interpretations of the Bible as part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) talk show, Just Talk Live. In a recent article, The Presbyterian News Service highlighted that conversation on how queer readings of the Bible can transform the lives of all Christians. Read the full article and listen to the talk show here.
Govans Racial Justice Ministry featured on WYPR
Listen below to Lea Gilmore and Pastor Tom’s appearance on the WYPR’s On the Record with Sheilah Kast that aired on May 13, 2021.
Summer Stories Sermon Series
From May 16 to August 22, Govans’ Summer Sermon Series will feature a modern children’s book each week in conversation with a story from Scripture. Get ready for these exciting Sunday sermons with an Introduction to Children’s Literature by Govans’ own Wendy Smith.
Believe in Baltimore Podcast with Hex Ferments
We discuss sauerkraut and social change with Meaghan (she/her) and Shane (he/him) of HEX Ferments in Baltimore, Maryland.
Join Our Easter Virtual Choir
Participate in our virtual choir for Easter! We invite you to join us in singing Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee!
Believe in Baltimore Podcast Launched
Govans Presbyterian Church’s first podcast conversation, “Believe in Baltimore” featuring Pure chocolate by Jinji. is out today! In the first episode we speak with Jinji Fraser (she/her) of Pure Chocolate by Jinji about chocolate making, what makes Baltimore special, and closing the chasms of difference in our community. Read more about Jinji and Govans in the show notes! About the Podcast Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian…
Lea Gilmore in the News
Our very own Lea Gilmore made the Baltimore Sun! This #internationalwomensday2021, we are celebrating Lea’s work as Govans’ Minister of Racial Justice and Multi-Cultural Engagement. The anti-racist is the person who is proactively not racist, and who is doing things to make a difference in the community Lea Gilmore, Baltimore Sun Learn more about her leadership of Govans’ Racial Justice Ministry in the article below. You can support Lea’s work leading Govans’ Racial Justice Ministry by making a donation.