Our Lenten Journey Toward Easter
Churches in the community are hosting Lenten Lunches and worship every Wednesday at noon during Lent, with donations going to Least of These Carolinas. Cost: $8/person.
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February 25, First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia
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March 4, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
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March 11, First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Gastonia
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March 18, First Baptist Church, Gastonia
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March 25, First United Methodist Church, Gastonia
Holy Week Opportunities
Palm Sunday Worship Service
Sunday, March 29 | 11:00 am | Sanctuary
When you worship on Palm Sunday, you’re stepping into the full story of Holy Week, not just the celebration, but the calling. It’s a powerful reminder that faith involves both joy and courage. Come be part of the beginning of this sacred week.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 29 | 10:00 am | Fellowship Hall
Our Easter Egg Hunt is more than candy and baskets. It’s about creating memories, building friendships, and helping children connect celebration with faith.
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When families participate, children learn that church is a place of joy, belonging, and love. Invite neighbors. Bring grandparents. Let’s celebrate together.
Maundy Thursday Dinner and Worship
Thursday, April 2 | 6:00 pm | Fellowship Hall
Maundy Thursday brings us to the table. In a world that feels rushed and divided, this quiet service centers us in love, humility, and grace.
Through communion and scripture, we remember the depth of Christ’s love and what it means for us today. If you are longing for something meaningful and grounding, this night is for you.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Friday, April 3 | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary
We live in a world that avoids discomfort. Good Friday does the opposite. It invites us to sit in the reality of sacrifice, grief, and costly love. And in doing so, we discover something powerful: we are not alone in our suffering.
When you attend Good Friday worship, you prepare your heart for the hope of Easter in a deeper way. Come and experience the full story.
Easter Sunday Services: Sunday April 5
7:00 am | Sunrise Service | Columbarium
9:00 am | Thrive Service | Fellowship Hall
11:00 am | Traditional Service | Sanctuary
When we gather on Easter morning, we celebrate resurrection, not just something that happened long ago, but something that still happens in hearts and lives today.
If you need hope, renewal, or a reminder that God is still at work, Easter is for you. Come celebrate the joy.
Stations of the Cross: A Self-Guided Meditation
Walk through the Stations of the Cross for a memorable Holy Week experience! You can do it individually or with your family. As you walk through each station, the visual, scriptural, and prayerful offerings will provide you with a meditative journey to the cross.
Monday—Thursday
March 30 through April 2, 10:00 am—4:00 pm.
Monday and Tuesday
4:00—7:00 pm.