May 3, 2021
Music Mondays: Community Sing with Shelly Ensor & Paul Hulleberg
Shelley Ensor is a renowned singer, instructor and choir director who has inspired audiences and students across the globe. Paul Hulleberg is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, mandolin, banjo and ukulele. He also loves singing songs from a variety of styles and sources and making and sharing music with others. Paul will be teaching an Intro to Ukulele Class during Music Mondays this coming Fall 2021. Stay tuned. Contact Lea Gilmore (lea@govanspres.org) for the Zoom link.
May 2, 2021
Youth Sunday
Govans youth grades 3-12 will lead worship online on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Youth Servant Leaders will give short reflections, but other youth are invited to share readings, music, artwork, and more during the service. Please let Pastor Billy (billy@govanspres.org) know if you would like to participate.
Apr 30, 2021
April Youth Group (in-person)
Youth grades 3 – 12 are invited to an outdoor youth group on Zoom from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We will be making art for youth Sunday and learning more about upcoming Earth Care initiatives. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
Apr 26, 2021
Music Mondays: Anne Harris
Anne Harris is an American singer, songwriter, violinist, recording artist and actress based in Chicago, Illinois. Her music has been described by various writers as incorporating a variety of influences, including traditional Celtic music, American folk-rock, Afrobeat, soul, and chamber music. For lack of a specific genre label, her work has been dubbed “conscious music” which refers to music and lyrics that have some basis in a spiritual, humanist philosophy. Email Lea Gilmore (lea@govanspres.org) for the Zoom link.
Apr 25, 2021
Youth Servant Leader Council
Youth Servant Leaders (grades 8 through 12) commit to a year of learning and service in the congregation and community. After one year of participation, they are eligible to join the church as members.
Apr 25, 2021
Combined Online Worship with Knox Presbyterian
Combined Online Worship Service with Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 25th at 10:30 am. Download the Lyric Sheet for this service.
Apr 19, 2021
Music Mondays: Eve Blackwater – In Concert
Eve’s music tells of the demons in life’s dark corners and the search for beauty within their stories. Mississippi Delta Blues meld with the 1960’s folk revival and a Brothers Grimm sentiment, creating a steamy, Southern sound with charming twists of humor.
Apr 18, 2021
Young Families Night @ Soul Kitchen
Govans young families (ages 1-18) are invited to volunteer with Carolyn Anewich and Pastor Billy to serve meals to hungry neighbors from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. You must sign-up beforehand (there is a strict limit on volunteers because of COVID19).
Apr 5, 2021
Music Mondays: Community Sing with Paul Hulleberg
Join us for an evening of uplifting songs we love to sing! Paul Hulleberg is a multi-instrumentalist: playing guitar, mandolin, banjo and ukulele. A retired music teacher, he also loves singing and leading songs from a variety of styles and sources and making and sharing music with others. Paul will be teaching an Intro to Ukulele Class during Music Mondays this coming Fall 2021. Please email Lea Gilmore (lea@govanspres.org) to request the Zoom link.
Apr 4, 2021
Easter Sunday
Join us for Online Worship at 10am via Zoom and Facebook Live. We will celebrate the Resurrection of Christ with music, prayer, and preaching. The Govans Choir will be offering a virtual Easter anthem. We will be debuting our latest congregational song project, “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee!” All worship services will be broadcast on Facebook and via Zoom. Please email email us at tom@govanspres.org or billy@govanspres.org for a Zoom link.
Apr 3, 2021
Easter Egg Hunt
Search for Easter eggs and enjoy some in-person fun outdoors at Govans.Everyone is welcome, but all participants must wear a face mask and maintain social distance. For more information, contact Pastor Billy (billy@govanspres.org)
Apr 2, 2021
Good Friday
Join us for online worship via Zoom and Facebook Live at 7pm as our youth read the story of the crucifixion of Jesus. Music Directors Lea Gilmore and Mary Hamlin-Spencer will collaborate to provide wonderful music. Everyone is invited to have 7 candles ready to be extinguished after each reading as we move through the narrative to Jesus’ last breath on the cross. Please email email us at tom@govanspres.org or billy@govanspres.org for a Zoom link.