Articles and Blog Posts

​Introducing our new Director of Faith Formation

After an extensive search, we are excited to introduce Mary Taneti as our new Director of Faith Formation. For the last ten years, Mary has served as Director of Christian Education for First Presbyterian Church, Goldsboro. When she arrives, Mary will oversee all the ministries of First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia that involve faith formation and discipleship such as Children & Youth Programs, Wednesday Night Alive, Sunday School curriculum, and small groups... Read More

Reflections after a year navigating grief

By Rev. Daniel J. Commerford

In December of 2020 my mother, Gail Turner Viau, passed away after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Except for my wife, hers was the relationship closest to me, and she was the first person outside my marriage I’d go to for advice and counsel. We lived five minutes from one another, spoke almost every day, and shared a meal together at least once a week. My mom was also an amazing grandmother who loved Hannah and Micah fiercely... Read More

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