Sep 30, 2026
Racial Justice Book Discussion
Racial Justice Book Discussion Join us as we read and discuss Reckoning with History: Settler Colonialism, Slaver and the Making of American Christianity by Dr. William Yoo, a powerful exploration of how settler colonialism, slavery, and racism shaped American Christianity. Through compelling historical research, Yoo challenges readers to confront the past while imagining a more just future for the church. A Presbyterian minister and professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, Dr. Yoo writes with honesty, hope, and a deep commitment to racial justice.…
Sep 22, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
Beethoven and Beyond: Govans Artists in Residence Concert
Join the Artists-in-Residence Nicolle Avila, violin, and Ramilya Saubanova, piano, at Govans Presbyterian Church for an evening of musical storytelling featuring Beethoven’s monumental Sonata No. 9 for Violin and Piano, “Kreutzer.” One of the most celebrated works in the chamber music repertoire, the sonata showcases the profound partnership between violin and piano and it continues to inspire audiences more than two centuries after its creation. The program will also include a selection of beautiful Colombian songs, offering a vibrant and heartfelt…
Sep 19, 2026
Neighborhood Food Drive Bag Pick-Up
Govans Presbyterian Annual Neighborhood Food Drive Each year, we visit our neighbors and leave grocery bags on their porches, inviting them to fill the bags with non-perishable food. The following Saturday, we return to collect the filled bags and deliver them to the GEDCO food pantry. This drive is a wonderful opportunity to meet neighbors near the church, share information about our congregation, and provide much-needed food for the community. Volunteers Needed: Contact Kaye Gooch at kaye.gooch@gmail.com, Annie Owens at…
Sep 16, 2026
Neighborhood Food Drive Bag Drop Off
Govans Presbyterian Annual Neighborhood Food Drive Each year, we visit our neighbors and leave grocery bags on their porches, inviting them to fill the bags with non-perishable food. The following Saturday, we return to collect the filled bags and deliver them to the GEDCO food pantry. This drive is a wonderful opportunity to meet neighbors near the church, share information about our congregation, and provide much-needed food for the community. Volunteers Needed: Contact Kaye Gooch at kaye.gooch@gmail.com, Annie Owens at…
Sep 14, 2026
Music Mondays: Songs that Carry Us featuring Aaron Hill
Songs for Stillness, Strength, and Soul Join Aaron Hill for an evening of music that celebrates the songs that shape our lives and stay with us through every season. Blending original music with soulful interpretations, improvisation, storytelling, and audience participation, Aaron creates a concert experience that is both uplifting and deeply personal. From moments of quiet reflection to joyful celebration, Songs That Carry Us invites listeners to slow down, reconnect, sing along, laugh, remember, and simply enjoy being together. Whether a song…
Sep 1, 2026
Aug 30, 2026
Worship & Congregational Meeting
Join us for worship, including a sermon by pastoral candidate Rev. Andries Coetzee. The service will be followed by a Congregational Meeting to vote on the nomination and the Terms of Call.
Aug 29, 2026
Pastor Nominating Committee Open House
The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has nominated Andries (Dries) Coetzee to be Govans’ next pastor, as announced in church. We look forward to welcoming Dries and giving the congregation an opportunity to meet him, hear his vision for Govans, and get to know him better. This weekend, we have a series of important events as we take this next step together: Open House — Saturday, August 293:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Reception in the Gallery4:00 – 5:00 p.m. — Q&A…
Aug 2, 2026
Community/Peace/Motion, Patrick Flannery in Concert
A concert of new music for piano Performed by Patrick Flannery 3:00pm, Govans Sanctuary Art by Marc Straight
Jun 21, 2026
Woodbrook Players Present Godspell
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love in a masterful retelling of the original sensation with dazzling new arrangements and contemporary references. Godspell, 2012 Revised Version, featuring songs by 3-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (known for the Broadway hits WICKED and PIPPIN), uses song, dance and storytelling to retell several parables from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Filled with high spirited musical styles ranging from pop to vaudeville, audiences will enjoy a…
Jun 20, 2026
Woodbrook Players Present Godspell
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love in a masterful retelling of the original sensation with dazzling new arrangements and contemporary references. Godspell, 2012 Revised Version, featuring songs by 3-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (known for the Broadway hits WICKED and PIPPIN), uses song, dance and storytelling to retell several parables from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Filled with high spirited musical styles ranging from pop to vaudeville, audiences will enjoy a…