Nov 9, 2026
Music Mondays: CREATE: A Night of Music, Purpose and Inspiration
Join award-winning Christian recording artist Matthew Jenkins for CREATE, an uplifting concert experience centered on discovering, developing, and walking in the purpose God has placed within you. Through original music, worship, storytelling, and encouragement, CREATE reminds us that we were not created simply to exist – we were created with gifts, potential, and purpose meant to impact others. Whether you’ve felt stuck, discouraged, uncertain about your next step, or simply need to be reminded of what God has placed inside…
Nov 8, 2026
Rev. Andries (Dries) Coetzee Installation
Join us on Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. for Rev. Andries (Dries) Coetzee’s Installation Service! Dries brings nearly three decades of experience across two continents, with installed pastorates in Texas, Minnesota, and Ohio and interim calls most recently in Saratoga Springs, New York, and Darien, Connecticut. Born in South Africa and shaped by the country’s transition from apart-heid to democracy, he immigrated to the United States in 1998 and has served as a trained transitional ministry specialist, HIV awareness…
Nov 7, 2026
Dismantling Racism Training
Govans continues its efforts to grow in its journey toward being an anti-racist congregation. Sign up to join Govans session members and session/congregants from our Covenant Partner, Knox Presbyterian on November 7 for a Presbytery sponsored Dismantling Racism training session. Full cost $150 but for anyone needing to pay less there are subsidized costs of $30 and $75. Cost will not be a barrier for anyone who wishes to attend. Please contact Lea Gilmore at lea@govanspres.org or (410) 435-9188 with…
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Govans Garden Group
The Govans Garden Group meets every Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. during the growing season to tend the two gardens we have on our property. This is a great opportunity to serve the church and have fellowship time. New volunteers are always welcome. Email Bonnie Thomson (blt218@aol.com) for more info.
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 24, 2026
Ladies Out Loud & Friends: Spirits of Devotion
If you want to stay local on Saturday October 24 and hear four-part vocal music that spans the centuries and sensations, from William Byrd to the Spice Girls, join us at Govans on Saturday October 24 at 7:00 p.m. for Ladies Out Loud and Friends, featuring Marie Herrington, Elisheva Pront, Jake Elfner, and Jacob Plaisted. Were you here over the summer? If so, you got to hear these singers featured in services throughout August, and now we get to hear…
Oct 24, 2026
Open House with Doors Open Baltimore
All are Welcome. Walk in any time. See and learn about the church’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Special bonus: Inclusive Sanctuary Art by Ky Vassor. Govans Presbyterian Church was founded in 1844 to serve the small village of Govanstown, then in Baltimore County. The charming church is built of native stone reminiscent of a Scottish medieval chapel, with a clock tower and turret that encloses a circular staircase. The original chapel in gothic revival style (extant, now with expansions…
Oct 18, 2026
Govans Improv Collective
If you’ve heard of High Zero, or the Red Room in Baltimore, you might have also heard of the Volunteers Collective at the Red Room. Since January, Marie has been hosting improvisations for local instrumentalists and singers here at Govans to riff on the concept of the volunteers collective. Now, we are happy to introduce ‘Govans Improv Collective: LIVE’ featuring performers Michael Begay, Sarah Parker, Kylan Hillmann, Patrick Flannery, Forrest Wentzel and Marie Herrington. You are all invited to join…
Oct 17, 2026
Samaritans Documentary Film Premiere
Award-winning documentary filmmaker David Damian Figueroa brings his new film “Samaritans” to Govans on Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. for a Baltimore premiere and free screening. In the shadow of remarkable human struggle, “Samaritans” weaves a poignant narrative of hope and humanity on the US-Mexico border, shedding light on dedicated volunteers who challenge the harsh realities of migration through unwavering compassion and life-saving aid. A Q&A with the filmmaker follows. The Green Valley/Sahuarita Samaritans are a significant part of…
Oct 12, 2026
2026 BUILD Statewide Action
2026 BUILD Statewide Action – Monday, October 12 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join approximately 2,000 people as we engage officials and candidates about the issues that matter to us. We’ll celebrate and press for actions around BUILD’s priorities including, housing criminal justice, immigration and neighborhood issues. We hope you can join with BUILD and their many member churches. Help us power an unforgettable action! The event will take place on Monday, October 12, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at…
Oct 10, 2026
Handbell Workshop
Want to learn more about playing handbells and reading music while having fun socializing with friends and newcomers? Join us for our handbell workshop in the Sanctuary on Saturday, October 10 at 3:00 p.m.! If you’re curious to learn more info, please email Marie Herrington at marie@govanspres.org.