Feb 14, 2022
Music Mondays: Paris Kern and Joy Trukowski
Join us Live on Zoom. Paris Kern is a singer who delights in sharing folk songs mostly in the tradition of Britain . The last few years her newest joy has been in Improvisational Choral singing known as circlesinging, a form created by Bobby McFerrin with whom she has studied. Joy Truskowski is a member of VoiceExchange, a group of singers and improvisers based in Washington, D.C. which spontaneously creates improvised choral pieces, leads community-singing events, and delivers a cappella…
Feb 12, 2022
Racial Justice Ministry Speaker Series: Mark Williams
Environmental Injustice: How Contamination of Water, Air, and Land Constitutes Violence Against Black Communities Flint, Michigan gained international attention during the past five years because of a water crisis in which residents were consuming contaminated drinking water. In White Hall, Alabama residents are exposed to raw sewage because basic sanitation is not affordable. An area of Saint James Parish in Louisiana is known as Cancer Alley because the concentration of petrochemical plants there causes such high rates of the disease…
Feb 12, 2022
Young Families Ski Trip
Young families are invited to a skiing day with Pastor Billy at Liberty Mountain. Liberty Mountain has terrain perfect for beginner and advanced skiers. Lift tickets are $84 for adults and $70 for kids and seniors (over 65). Scholarships are available, email billy@govanspres.org to request a scholarship. Families with kids ages 1 to 18 are welcome. Non-skiing parents are also welcome to come and watch.
Jan 24, 2022
Music Mondays: Intro to Guitar with Andy Cohen
Here is your opportunity to experience beginner/intermediate guitar lessons from a master! If you are an advanced player, there is still so much that can be learned from Andy. Don’t have a guitar? Just wanna listen to some great music on a Monday evening? You are welcome. Join us for the lessons, laughter, music and fun! This will be an amazing evening of story and song, as well. Live on Zoom.
Jan 8, 2022
Young Families Ice Skating @ Inner Harbor
Let’s go skating! Enjoy the beautiful downtown holiday decorations while ice skating at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink with your Govans friends. Parking is available at 100 East Pratt Street. Adult tickets and rentals are $14 per person; children’s tickets and rentals are $13 per person. Scholarships are available, email billy@govanspres.org to request a scholarship. Families with kids ages 1 to 18 are welcome.
Jan 2, 2022
10 am Worship, First Sunday of the Month
On the first Sunday of each month, we worship at 10 am with both music teams leading worship.
Dec 26, 2021
9 am Worship Service
This service is designed to be “child and family-friendly” but participants are from all ages and demographics. Music includes diverse musical genres and is upbeat and lively with piano, guitar, singers, and percussion playing. Congregational singing is encouraged and emphasized. There are multiple opportunities for children to engage and participate in the worship service including a Children’s Sermon with music, bringing forward the offering, monthly Communion where children of all ages are welcome, and activity packets.
Dec 19, 2021
Young Families Night @ Soul Kitchen
Families with children ages 1 to 18 are invited to volunteer at Soul Kitchen as we prepare and serve a meal for hungry neighbors. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
Dec 17, 2021
December Youth Group
Youth grades 3 – 12 are invited to Govans’ monthly youth group in-person at the church from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
Dec 13, 2021
Music Mondays: Gospel for the Holidays
Join us for an evening of Gospel music, celebrating the season of hope, light and peace. With performances from acclaimed musicians: Maurice Carroll, Andy Cohen, Roderick Demmings, Jr. and Shelley Ensor. Join us Live on Zoom. Email Lea Gilmore (lea@govanspres.org) for more info.
Dec 12, 2021
Music Sunday: Vivaldi’s “Gloria”
Join us for in-person or online on Zoom for worship at 11:00 am on December 12 to hear Vivaldi’s “Gloria performed by the Govans Chancel Choir, accompanied by a string quartet, all-female a la Vivaldi, as well as oboe and guest organist.
Dec 12, 2021
Music Sunday: Christmas Coffeehouse
Join us in-person or online on Zoom for worship at 9:00 am on December 12 as Govans presents is annual Christmas Coffeehouse – an “open mic” style showcase of church members sharing their musical talent with the congregation. All ages and skill levels welcome. If you would like to perform, please contact Lea Gilmore at lea@govanspres.org. Merry Christmas!