May 13, 2022
Racial Justice Outdoor Film Screening: 13th
***The May 13 event has been postponed due to rain. The new date is Friday, May 20.*** In the thought-provoking Netflix documentary, “13th”, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African-Americans and the U.S. prison boom. We will gather on the front lawn of Govans Presbyterian Church. Socializing and Fire Pit start at 7:30 pm and film screening will start at 8:30 pm. Discussion to follow screening from about 10:10-10:45 pm. Bring your own chair and refreshments.
May 9, 2022
Community Children’s Choir
Minister Lea Gilmore and Pastor Billy lead a community children’s choir at Govans Elementary School for children grades K to 5. If your child would like to participate and is not a student at Govans Elementary School, please email billy@govanspres.org.
May 8, 2022
Youth Servant Leader Council Meeting (on Zoom)
For 8th graders and above we have a special program designed to nurture leadership for our youth. A one-year commitment to the program includes monthly leadership in worship, service to the church, and service to the community. There is also a monthly Youth Servant Leader Council meeting to process how these commitments are going and dream about ways to make the church better. One year in the Youth Servant Leader Program qualifies a youth to join the church as an…
Apr 23, 2022
Earth Day Spring Garden Event
Celebrate Earth Day with Govans! We will be planting cold weather vegetables, cleaning out the bio-retention pond, planting herbs, amending soil and other great stuff. Contact Jody Morris at jodyomorris@gmail.com or 717-713-9840 for more information.
Apr 17, 2022
Easter Sunrise Service
The Sunrise Service is an informal time to gather and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. We will gather around the Columbarium behind the sanctuary along Orkney Road. We will sing a couple songs accompanied by guitar, hear the Easter story, and share our hopes for the new day. The service will be about 30 minutes and is in-person only.
Apr 16, 2022
The Little Prince & The Fourth Gospel
Discover a new appreciation for Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s novella The Little Prince as we read it alongside the Gospel of John this Lent. Pastor Billy will offer two weekly discussions of the book and related sections of John’s Gospel on Saturdays via Zoom. On Saturdays, he will lead an English-language discussion of the book from 3 to 4pm and a French-language discussion from 4 to 5pm. To RSVP and receive a reading guide, email billy@govanspres.org. No prior reading is required to…
Apr 15, 2022
Good Friday Worship Service
Remember Jesus’ death on the cross with a moving service of music, readings, and acts of remembrance together with both music teams. Email wilson@govanspres.org for the Zoom link.
Apr 14, 2022
Maundy Thursday
Join us in-person or online for a Maundy Thursday service as we remember the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples before he was arrested and executed. There will Communion and music from both worship teams. Email wilson@govanspres.org for the Zoom link.
Apr 10, 2022
Poem Sunday
Join us for Poem Sunday! You are invited to bring a poem to share during the service. Both children and adults are encouraged to share a poem. Poems may be shared live in-person or live or pre-recorded via Zoom. They can be on any topic and do not have to be specifically religious. Songs are also welcome. Email wilson@govanspres.org for the Zoom link.
Apr 5, 2022
Lenten Study of Jesus and the Disinherited
Join Rev. Kevin Johnson and Pastor Tom Harris on Tuesday evenings in Lent for a deep dive into this theological classic. In the forward Vincent Harding writes, “Jesus and the Disinherited is the centerpiece of the Black prophet-mystic’s lifelong attempt to bring the harrowing beauty of the African American experience into deep engagement with what he called ‘the religion of Jesus’. The study will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm March 8, 15, 22, and 29 and April 5.…
Apr 4, 2022
Community Children’s Choir
Minister Lea Gilmore and Pastor Billy lead a community children’s choir at Govans Elementary School for children grades K to 5. If your child would like to participate and is not a student at Govans Elementary School, please email billy@govanspres.org.
Apr 2, 2022
Community Kickball with Young Families
Community kickball and outdoor games have returned to Alhambra Park. The first Saturday of each month, Govans Presbyterian Church and other local Presbyterian congregations gather for games and refreshments with our neighbors at Alhambra Park (5200 Alhambra Avenue) from 10:30 am to noon. The next gatherings will be on March 5 and April 2. Email billy@govanspres.org to learn more. Pictured here, Tanya Morrell and Pastor Billy weather the cold for smores in the park in February.