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Services

Church members and friends can worship with us remotely using our livestream service. Each week both services are broadcast live, so you may worship simultaneously in a different space. An archived video will also be available for viewing after the service has concluded.

thrive band leading worship in the fellowship hall at fpc gastonia

Thrive Service

Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
This contemporary service includes partial liturgy, sermon, and praise songs. 
trip stewart greeting a congregation member on kirkin sunday

Traditional Service

Sunday mornings at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.
Our 11 a.m. worship service is a traditional Presbyterian service with organ, hymns, and full liturgy. 
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Summer Services

Sunday mornings at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary.
During summer months, we gather in the Sanctuary for combined worship.
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Listen to the worship service from the previous week on Sunday, from noon to 1:00 pm, at WGNC AM 1450 and FM 101.1.

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Special Services

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Weddings

A Christian marriage is a covenant through which two people are called to live out together before God their lives of discipleship. The wedding is publicly witnessed and acknowledged by the community of faith.

​For information regarding a wedding at First Presbyterian Church, please email ​Sherry Moore, Administrative Assistant.
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Funerals

First Presbyterian Church offers a ministry of love and hope to all who grieve. Christians do not bear bereavement in isolation but are sustained by the power of the Holy Spirit and the community of faith. Because it is difficult under emotional stress to plan wisely, members should discuss and plan in advance arrangements necessary at the time of death.

​For information on memorial and funeral services, please email Daniel J. Commerford, Senior Minister.
Download our Columbarium Brochure Here
The Columbarium and Garden, located outside the Sanctuary on the west end, was dedicated January 1989. For information about inurnment at First Presbyterian Church, please email the church office.

Other services

In addition to the services listed above, we also celebrate:

Boy Scout Sunday
During this service we recognize and honor our Boy Scout Troop and Eagle Scout recipients. 

Girl Scouts/Women's Sunday
This worship service is led by the women of the church.  We recognize their contributions to our community and also recognize our Girl Scout Troop.

Easter Sunday
Each spring, we observe the season of lent followed by the celebration of Christ's resurrection on Easter morning.

Kirkin o' the Tartans
Celebrated in the autumn, First Presbyterian Church commemorates our Scottish heritage at our Kirkin o' the Tartans service. Join us for this meaningful time of worship, followed by a meal in our Fellowship Hall.

Christmas Eve
In addition to our advent services and vespers, we celebrate the birth of Christ with candlelight services on Christmas eve.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Staff
    • What We Believe
  • Events
    • Events By Month
    • Calendar
  • Worship
    • Services
    • Livestream
    • Music
    • Visitors
  • Faith Formation
    • Adults
    • Youth
    • Children
    • VBS
  • Outreach
    • Local Missions
    • Global Missions
    • Pastoral Care
  • Giving
    • Giving
    • Planned Giving
    • Stewardship
  • Connect
    • Church Directory
    • Videos
    • Careers
    • Volunteer
    • Resources
  • Preschool
    • Presbyterian Weekday School
    • Mother's Morning Out