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FPC Church scholarship applications

​The First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of Elizabeth W. Robinson, John W. Parks, Sr. and James G. Stuart. The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to church members pursuing a secondary education. The church business office is now accepting applications for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Awards are based upon financial need; however, merit, academics, Christian character, and the record of service within the church are taken into consideration during the review of applications. Previous award recipients must re-apply and are not automatically eligible for continuance of the scholarship.
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Those interested in applying may receive an application through the church business office or clicking the buttons below. Applications must be completed and returned by May 1, 2023, in order to be considered.

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Event Planning
To promote/communicate activities and events to the congregation and community:
  • Email communications@fpcgastonia.org to have info placed on the church website, in the weekly E-Blast, in the bulletin, in the newsletter, on social media platforms and on the scroll on the TV screens.  In the email, please put “announcement” in the subject line.  All pertinent details must be included in the email or the announcement will not be promoted.
The newsletter deadline is typically the third or fourth Friday of each month, but will shift if it’s near a holiday.
For inclusion in the bulletin and weekly E-Blast, information must be received Monday by 12:00 p.m.
To promote events successfully, 4-6 weeks lead-time is optimum.
  • Word of mouth and hitting “share” on your social media platforms are your best avenue for talking up what is happening at First Presbyterian Church!
  • Work with your ministry’s staff liaison to come up with other ways to share the good news of the ministry you oversee—be creative!
  • If your event needs extra promotion or attention, reach out directly about your committee’s particular special event to Director of Communications, at communications@fpcgastonia.org.

When you are planning an event, here are some steps your committee needs to be sure to cover:
  • Is your event on the calendar? To see about available dates and rooms in the church, please fill out the form below and send it to (communications@fpcgastonia.org) to get your date and the location of your event locked in. Your date is NOT guaranteed unless Mot Davis confirms with your committee/group that it is on the master calendar. Mot Davis also assists with church van/bus reservations.
  • Do you need access to the Fellowship Hall Kitchen and/or catering services? Please be in touch with Sherry Moore (smoore@fpcgastonia.org), kitchen liaison, at least two weeks in advance of your event if you need access to the Fellowship Hall kitchen. The church has a preferred caterer who is familiar with our kitchen space who can be lined up for your events.  To use the church’s preferred caterer will be a cost savings to your group.
  • For room set up, A/V set up and facility issues, please be in touch with Rodney Owens (maintenance@fpcgastonia.org) at least two weeks in advance.

For all of your events, the sooner you are in touch with the aforementioned staff persons, the more smoothly your event will run.