In their own words
A Christ-centered community of believers that exists to be a blessing, both locally and globally, through making disciples of Jesus. They believe life is too hard to live alone and that God works powerfully through connection with His Church, developing deep roots into God's word and a wide reach into God's world through the grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Gastonia First ARP Church, from their website
Service times
- SUN8:30 AM — Blended Service (Contemporary)
- SUN9:45 AM — The Gathering
- SUN10 AM — Sunday Morning Community
- SUN11 AM — Traditional Service
- SUN6 PM — Sunday Evening Service (Last Sunday of Every Month)
- WED1:30 PM — Covenant Village Bible Study
- WED5:15 PM — Family Meal in the Fellowship Hall
- WED6 PM — Chancel Choir Rehearsal
- WED6:30 PM — Wednesday Elective Classes (For all ages)
- WED7:45 PM — Praise Team Rehearsal
- SUN9:45 AM — 10:00 AM - The Gathering
- SUN10:00 AM — 11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Community
- SUN11:00 AM — Traditional Service
- SUN6:00 PM — Sunday Evening Service (Last Sunday of Every Month)
- WED1:30 PM — Covenant Village Bible Study (September - April)
- WED5:15 PM — Family Meal in the Fellowship Hall (September - April)
- WED6:00 PM — Chancel Choir Rehearsal (September - April)
- WED6:30 PM — Wednesday Elective Classes (September - April)
- WED7:45 PM — Praise Team Rehearsal (September - April)
Where it is
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317 S Chester St
Gastonia, NC 28052
Getting in touch
- Phone
- +1 704 864 3468
- Website
- www.firstarpchurch.org
- Pastor
- Matt Kuiken
- Denomination
- Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) — Presbyterian & Reformed
- County
- Gaston County
Confirmed from the denomination's own directory · checked Jul 22, 2026 · source