Jun 17, 2026
Govans/Knox Bible Study
All are welcome to join the Govans/Knox Bible Study each Wednesday at noon on Zoom. We hope you can join us! Email Andy Wilson (wilson@govanspres.org) for the link.
Jun 15, 2026
Juneteenth Jubilee
We invite you to join us for the fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Monday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. as we come together in music, remembrance, and community. This meaningful and uplifting evening will celebrate the rich heritage of African-American music and mark the significance of Juneteenth, a day honoring freedom and resilience. All are warmly welcome to share in this time of reflection, celebration, and fellowship. Admission is free, with donations accepted.
Jun 14, 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 7, 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 6, 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…
May 11, 2026
Music Mondays presents: Jesse Palidofsky
Join us on Monday, May 11 for an evening of music from Jesse Palidofsky. Azalea City Recordings artist and award-winning songwriter Jesse Palidofsky brings his music to folk clubs and festivals, social justice rallies, hospitals, hospices and prisons. Jesse has performed his original songs at Hugh’s Room (Toronto), “On Your Radar” series in NYC, the National Theatre, for Samaritans in the Desert in Arizona, and on the sloop Clearwater with Pete Seeger. Jesse’s “I Am an Immigrant” won an Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting award from the Great American…
May 10, 2026
Sunday School
All are welcome to join us in the Education Building at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room. We make art, tell stories, and think about scripture and faith in our daily lives. We hope you’ll join us! Drop-ins are welcome – no registration required. Email Joanna Wilson (Joanna_wilson@verizon.net) for more information.
Apr 19, 2026
Community Farm Grand Opening
Come on out for the grand opening of the Govans Community Farm. Celebrate with an afternoon of community, food, and fun for all ages. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and family-friendly activities including a bug hotel project, rock painting, face painting, seed bombs, and nature-inspired sacred journaling as we welcome this new space together. Rain or Shine (held indoors if inclement weather).
Apr 5, 2026
Easter at Govans
10:30 am Worship Service (In-person only & online) Join us for Easter Sunday! Experience the joy of the resurrection as we come together to sing Easter hymns, reflect on scripture, and offer prayers of gratitude. Easter Egg Hunt following the service The Easter Bunny will pay a visit, and children are invited to take part in an Easter egg hunt and other family-friendly activities on the church lawn. Come enjoy this festive time of fellowship and celebration as we rejoice…
Apr 2, 2026
Maundy Thursday Supper & Worship Service
Join us during Holy Week for Maundy Thursday as we gather for food, fellowship and worship. A soup and bread supper will be served at 6:00 p.m., provided by the Worship Committee. Worship will follow in the sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. as we remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and enter into the sacred story of Holy Week.
Mar 30, 2026
POSTPONED – Music Mondays with Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis & William Lee Ellis
Tonight’s Music Monday Concert is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding. Sending light and prayers. Join us for a special concert on Sunday, March 30 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary at Govans Presbyterian Church featuring acclaimed folk and blues artists Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, and William Lee Ellis. Reuniting for the first time in decades, the trio will perform music from their new album Whistlin’ Past the Graveyard, a collection of traditional and original songs rooted…
Mar 29, 2026
Palm Sunday: New Music Sunday
Join us for Palm and New Music Sunday, featuring the premieres of works by two local DMV composers, Justine Koontz and Patrick Flannery, along with music by nationally known composer Noah Michael Smith and internationally recognized Ola Gjeilo. The music will be offered by the Govans Chancel Choir under the direction of Marie Herrington. Palm Sunday is known for its processional that starts on the Peace Terrace, as we wave our palms high and shout, “Hosanna!” Hosanna is an interesting word…