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Holy Week Opportunities


holy week art walk

Drop by the Sanctuary the week of April 11-14, to participate in an immersive prayer experience through the Stations of the Cross. Self guided tours may be done during business hours throughout the week, or a guided tour will take place on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. ​
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maundy thursday dinner and service

​Join us around the table on Thursday, April 14, as we observe Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. A combined meal and service will take place in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Children aged 5 and up are invited to attend. Nursery care will be available for younger children. An offering will be taken for S.O.C.K.S.
maundy thursday bulletin

community procession of the cross

Join fellow churches on April 15, at 10:30 a.m. for a Procession of the Cross beginning and ending at First United Methodist Church (190 E. Franklin Blvd.) led by Rev. Dr. Matthew Burton. Ability to walk a full city block is needed in order to participate in the complete experience; or, one can remain at FUMC to experience the first and the last stations of the cross.  Lunch will be served immediately following.  Meals will cost $7 per person. Contributions will be received as offering and divided equally between CAM (Crisis Assistance Ministry) and The Gateway Gaston. ​
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good friday tenebrae service

Our Good Friday Tenebrae Service will take place in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15
click for the good friday bulletin
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easter worship services

We will offer three worship opportunities to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ on Easter morning!
Easter Sunrise service will take place in the Columbarium at 7:00 a.m.
Easter Thrive service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 8:55 a.m.
Traditional Easter service will take place in the Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.
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Easter Sunday Bulletins

easter flower cross

On Easter morning, there will be a flower cross at the Narthex entrance of the sanctuary. You are invited to bring fresh flowers and place them on the cross to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.
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First Presbyterian Church

Contact Us

Address
​1621 E. Garrison Blvd.
​Gastonia, N.C. 28054
Phone
(704) 864-2651
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Affiliated with: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Presbytery of Western North Carolina
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  • About
    • Visitors
    • What We Believe
    • Our Staff and Leadership
  • Worship
    • Services
    • Livestream
    • Music
  • Faith Formation
    • Adults
    • Youth
    • Children
  • Outreach
    • Local Missions
    • Global Missions
    • Pastoral Care
  • Giving
    • Giving
    • Planned Giving
    • Stewardship
  • Connect
    • Calendar
    • Videos
    • Weekly Announcements
    • Articles and Blog Posts
    • Resources
  • Careers
  • More
    • Volunteer
    • Presbyterian Weekday School >
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Mother's Morning Out
    • APNC Search