Upcoming Events at FPC
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LENTEN LUNCHES
Various churches in the community will host a Lenten lunch several Wednesdays throughout Lent. Meals will be available for $8 per person. An offering will be taken during lunch. If you require transportation, please gather under the Church Portico at 11:30 am. FPC will host the first Lenten Lunch on Wednesday, February 25, in the Fellowship Hall at noon.
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ROADRUNNER’S TRIP TO EARL SCRUGGS CENTER
Thursday, February 26, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Cost: $12/person, $8/seniors. Celebrate the life and legacy of legendary banjo player Earl Scruggs while exploring the rich cultural traditions of the Carolina Piedmont through interactive exhibits, music, and storytelling. Connie Gesser at 704-473-6430.
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March 2026
FAITH FORMATION: FPC MEMBERSHIP 101, STRUCTURE AND GOVERNMENT
Sunday, March 1, 10:00 am, Library. This is a brand new class being offered that explains the structure and governance of our congregation. Come learn how FPC conducts its business, understand the roles of the session, diaconate, committees, stewardship, and more.
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FAITH AND FICTION
Sunday, March 1, 4:00 pm, off-site.
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EASTER LILY AND ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Sunday, March 29, is the deadline. Honor or memorialize someone with a lily or One Great Hour of Sharing. Return the completed form with a check payable to First Presbyterian Church, with “Lily” or “OGHS” in the memo line.
VALENTINE'S DAY BANQUET: NOT SO NEWLYWED GAME
Sunday, March 1, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Cost: $10/person. We invite you to join us for our “Not So Newlywed Game.” Childcare for younger children will be provided; a K-4 program with dinner (free) will be at the PAD.
LENTEN LUNCH THIS WEEK
Wednesday, March 4, Noon, off site. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Gastonia will host this week's Lenten lunch. Meals will be available for $8 per person. An offering will be taken during lunch. If you require transportation, please gather under the Church Portico at 11:30 am.
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WNA-CARE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Chronic health conditions affect not only individuals, but families and caregivers as well. Dietitian Beth Silvers will be the speaker. Cost: $8/person. Menu: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, bread, and dessert.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S BAKE SALE
Saturday, March 7, 9:00 to 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall. Presbyterian Women will host their Annual Food Festival and Bake Sale. Proceeds will support various missions of Presbyterian Women throughout the year. Donated food items will be accepted on Friday, March 6, 4:00-6:00 pm.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, March 8. We will collect an offering during the worship service. This mission is supported by Presbyterian Women and aids the Church World Service by providing blankets, hygiene kits, and other supplies to those recovering from both natural and man-made disasters.
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LENTEN LUNCH THIS WEEK
Wednesday, March 11, Noon, off site. First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Gastonia will host this week's Lenten lunch. Meals will be available for $8 per person. An offering will be taken during lunch. If you require transportation, please gather under the Church Portico at 11:30 am.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE-NURTURING FAITH AND LEARNING FROM THE START
Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Why does a full-time day school matter to the whole church? You are invited to explore how faith, learning, and community come together in this new chapter. Cost: $8/adults, $2/child. Menu: Sloppy Joe’s, chips, slaw, and dessert.
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LENTEN LUNCH THIS WEEK
Wednesday, March 18, Noon, off site. First Baptist Church of Gastonia will host this week's Lenten lunch. Meals will be available for $8 per person. An offering will be taken during lunch. If you require transportation, please gather under the Church Portico at 11:30 am.
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WNA-ANTISEMITISM: ME, YOU, AND US
Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Why does antisemitism persist, and what responsibility do we share in addressing it? Join this Wednesday Night Alive gathering for a thoughtful exploration of its roots, its modern expressions, and the faithful responses that help us move forward together. Dr. Mark Epstein will be the speaker. Cost: $8/person. Menu: Gwen's Trio Chicken, potatoes, green beans, slaw, rolls, and dessert.
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RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Sunday, March 22, 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall. As part of our commitment to a meaningful mission, First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, is participating in Rise Against Hunger.
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LENTEN LUNCH THIS WEEK
Wednesday, March 25, Noon, off site. First United Methodist Church of Gastonia will host this week's Lenten lunch. Meals will be available for $8 per person. An offering will be taken during lunch. If you require transportation, please gather under the Church Portico at 11:30 am.
PALM SUNDAY AND EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, March 29, Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday with Thrive and Traditional services at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary. There will be a church-wide Easter Egg Hunt for children at 10:00 am, and we encourage you to bring your own baskets.​​​​