Services
Due to COVID-19, our worship services look a little different right now. Current worship opportunities are listed first, followed by information on our usual worship services.
In-Person Worship Suspended
The Task Force on Reopening held their most recent meeting on Thursday, January 7. It was unanimously agreed that the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic is so severe that it still prevents us from returning to in-person worship.
At this time, we will continue to worship via Livestream from the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Services may be viewed by visiting www.fpcgastonia.org/livestream.
Although we pray it will be safe to worship in the sanctuary come Palm Sunday, the Task Force will not be aiming for a specific date to reopen until it is determined that the coast is truly clear. In the meantime, the Task Force will provide ongoing updates.
Godspeed and thank you for your patience,
The Session, Staff, and the Task Force on Reopening
At this time, we will continue to worship via Livestream from the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Services may be viewed by visiting www.fpcgastonia.org/livestream.
Although we pray it will be safe to worship in the sanctuary come Palm Sunday, the Task Force will not be aiming for a specific date to reopen until it is determined that the coast is truly clear. In the meantime, the Task Force will provide ongoing updates.
Godspeed and thank you for your patience,
The Session, Staff, and the Task Force on Reopening
Worship with us at home
Church members and friends are invited to worship with us remotely using our Livestream service. Each week both services are broadcast live, so that you may worship at the same time in a different space. Additionally, an archived video will be available for viewing after the service has concluded.
Thrive ServiceSunday mornings at 8:55 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
This contemporary service includes partial liturgy, sermon, and praise songs.
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Traditional ServiceSunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Our 11:00 a.m. worship service is a traditional Presbyterian service with organ, hymns, and full liturgy.
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Please note: Our Thrive and traditional services are not meeting at this time due to special procedures regarding COVID-19.
Special Services
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Weddings
A Christian marriage is a covenant through which a man and a woman 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 John Stanley, Minister of Visitation. |
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.
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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. Evening Vespers During the season of Advent we participate in weekly evening vespers in the 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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