Jul 26, 2021
Govans Community Gospel Choir
Music is a unifying force. There is no better way to build and feel community. Join us on Monday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for the initial gathering of those interested in joining the newly formed Govans Presbyterian Community Gospel Choir. No Experience Required. Register to receive the Zoom Link. Just bring with you a desire to make a joyful noise – together!
Young Families Trash Pick Up
Families with children ages 1-18 are invited to help care for the environment by picking up trash on the church campus and neighboring sidewalks. Facemasks are required for all participants who are not fully vaccinated. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
June Youth Group – Water Party
Youth grades 3 – 12 are invited to an outdoor youth group at the church from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. Please wear clothes that can get wet. Facemasks are required for all participants who are not fully vaccinated. Email billy@govanspres.org to learn more.
Juneteenth with Keith Snipes
Join us for an afternoon of song and spoken word as Keith Snipes leads us on a journey celebrating the long road to freedom, connecting historical and contemporary realities in American life.
Young Families Canoe and Scoop Day
Enjoy a morning of FREE kayaking while also cleaning up our local waterways! Govans is partnering with Baltimore City Parks & Recreation for a “canoe and scoop” day at Middle Branch Park. Parks and Recreation will provide kayaks, safety gear, and paddling instructions. We’ll enjoy the water while also collecting trash from the shoreline. No kayaking experience is necessary and kids of all ages are welcome (with a parent). All participants must wear a face mask. Space is limited and all…
Music Mondays @ Govans: Walt Michael In Concert
Walt Michael first encountered southern Appalachian culture and music as a student volunteer/organizer in 1966. With guitar and banjo in hand, he heard the voices and learned songs emanating from the hollers in the coal fields of the Cumberland Plateau. In song and story, he will share his 55 year personal journey in the mountains. Email Lea Gilmore (lea@govanspres.org) for the Zoom link.
Music Mondays: Roderick Demmings, Jr.
POSTPONED TILL A LATER DATE DUE TO ILLNESS We are thrilled to welcome back to Music Mondays, Roderick Demmings! A dynamic and engaging performer, Roderick will feature works from genres that include gospel, blues, soul, jazz, and activism-art. As art imitates life, the one central theme throughout the entire concert is — connection. Be it loss, desire, addiction, or grief, there’ll be plenty with which many people can identify. Roderick is a deeply committed advocate for minors who’ve been victimized…
Young Families Trash Pick Up
Families with children ages 1-18 are invited to help care for the environment by picking up trash on the church campus and neighboring sidewalks. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
Conversation Corps Gathering
Govans’ Conversation Corps connects church and community members through monthly one-on-one conversations. At our quarterly gatherings, we share what we’ve noticed and learned from recent conversations. Email billy@govanspres.org to learn how you can become a conversation convener.
May Youth Group
Youth grades 3 – 12 are invited to an outdoor youth group at the church from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information. Face masks are required.
Racial Justice Ministry Speaker Series: Charita Cole Brown
Charita Cole Brown was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was in college. She wrote her recent book, “Defying the Verdict: My Bipolar Life,” to help people understand the disorder and to challenge the stereotypes that surround mental illness generally, especially in communities of color. Brown had a career in elementary education, and now is a mental wellness advocate for numerous organizations. Brown’s mission is to help cure mental healthcare stigma by sharing her story.
Music Mondays: Marc Borms
Marc Borms is a Belgian pianist and guitarist whose musical life has been inspired by African-American traditional music. He has recently released the critically acclaimed and deeply personal album of original songs named Scars.