Past Events (Page 8)

Past Events (Page 8)

Sep 11, 2022
Back to School 2022

Blessing of the Backpacks and Sunday School Open House

Start the school year off right at Govans! Join us on September 11 for Back to School Sunday. Blessing of the backpacks during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.Ice cream social and open house between services at 10:00 a.m. We’ll have ice cream outside on the Peace Terrace and a Christian Education Open House where you can learn about Sunday School and adult education opportunities for the upcoming school year. All are welcome! Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
Sep 6, 2022
Preschool stairwell

Preschool Welcome Back Breakfast

We’ll welcome back parents, kids, and teachers for another great year of learning at Govans Presbyterian Preschool with a free breakfast to go outside (and a few other treats). Email billy@govanspres.org if you’d like to help provide food or volunteer!
Aug 23, 2022
Beloved Graphic

Beloved Conversation

Join us for Govans Racial Justice Ministry book discussion of Toni Morrrison’s classic, Beloved. One night only. Email lea@govanspres.org for more information. Email wilson@govanspres.org to register to receive the Zoom link.
Aug 21, 2022

Young Families Pool Party

Families with kids ages 1 to 18 are invited to a pool party at Pastor Tom’s house from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 21. Email billy@govanspres.org for more information.
Aug 15 – 19, 2022

Kids Day Camp at Woodberry Crossing

Kids (rising kindergarten to 5th grade) are invited to enjoy farm animals, hiking, swimming, crafts, stories, and more at Woodberry Crossing’s free summer day camp. Camp runs from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm each day, Monday, August 15 to Friday, August 19, 2022 at Woodberry Crossing (925 Stablersville Road Parkton, Maryland). Registration is required. Fill out the form online: https://forms.gle/pRNDvfuEzyAjG57W6 Email billy@govanspres.org to learn more.
Jun 28, 2022

How do Queer Folks Make Sense of the Bible?

What unique gifts and questions do LGBTQ people bring to reading the Bible? In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, Presbyterian pastors Brooke Scott and Lee Catoe will discuss their perspectives on Biblical interpretation and their recent series on how LGBTQ people interpret the Gospel of Mark in the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s social justice journal, Justice Unbound. For more information, email billy@govanspres.org. Read the series online, click here.
Jun 19, 2022

Juneteenth Celebration

Govans celebrates Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, & Emancipation Day – Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Join us for a special Juneteenth worship service with a guest preacher, Rev. Elder Dorothy Parrish-Harris.
Jun 6, 2022

Community Children’s Choir

Minister Lea Gilmore and Pastor Billy lead a community children’s choir at Govans Elementary School for children grades K to 5. If your child would like to participate and is not a student at Govans Elementary School, please email billy@govanspres.org.
Jun 5, 2022

Intergenerational Sunday School

Intergenerational Sunday School will relaunch for the spring 2022 season on Sunday, January 23, 2022. On the first Sunday of each month, Intergenerational Sunday School for families and kids takes place at 11:05 am on the playground. Every other week, Intergenerational Sunday School takes place between the services at 10:05 am. We will gather inside the Education Building in the gallery and/or Sharp Hall (as space is needed/available) for “stations” Sunday school. Each week, we will have new stations to…
May 29, 2022

Intergenerational Sunday School

Intergenerational Sunday School will relaunch for the spring 2022 season on Sunday, January 23, 2022. On the first Sunday of each month, Intergenerational Sunday School for families and kids takes place at 11:05 am on the playground. Every other week, Intergenerational Sunday School takes place between the services at 10:05 am. We will gather inside the Education Building in the gallery and/or Sharp Hall (as space is needed/available) for “stations” Sunday school. Each week, we will have new stations to…
May 23, 2022

Community Children’s Choir

Minister Lea Gilmore and Pastor Billy lead a community children’s choir at Govans Elementary School for children grades K to 5. If your child would like to participate and is not a student at Govans Elementary School, please email billy@govanspres.org.
May 22, 2022

Young Families Litter Pick Up

Families with children ages 1 to 18 are invited to pick up litter with Pastor Billy from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm around the church campus and nearby street and sidewalks. Email billy@govanspres.org to learn more.