First ARP Church Gastonia

06/14/2026

Thank you to all of you who've been collecting change in the annual Baby Bottle Blessings campaign that supports Crisis Pregnancy Center that First ARP is honored to participate in.

Just a reminder that all bottles are to be turned to in on Sunday June 21st, and can be dropped off to the church office or brough to the Welcome Center.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Is church just somewhere you attend…
or somewhere you belong?

Why does membership actually matter?

Episode 9 of Let’s Talk First explores how church membership is more than a name on a list—it’s a commitment to a body, a people, and a shared mission.

Because faith was never meant to be lived casually or alone.
It was meant to be lived in covenant.

“Now you are the body of Christ…” — 1 Corinthians 12:27

🎥 Watch Episode 9 now: Why Does Church Membership Matter?

06/09/2026

If you’ve ever wondered “why”…
this is for you.

🎥 Let’s Talk First
New episode Thursday at 5:30 PM EST. Join us.

06/08/2026

Looking forward to meeting with everyone tomorrow for our second week in the WM Summer study "It Is Well!"

06/06/2026

School may be on break, but Summer Sunday School is just getting fired up!! We're excited to welcome your child! Please see the infographic for updated summer schedules and classrooms!

06/05/2026

With several amazing options, which Sunday School class will you be enjoying this Summer??

06/04/2026

You can attend a service… and still feel alone.

So why does community matter so much?

Episode 8 of "Let’s Talk First" brings it all together—showing why fellowship isn’t an add-on to the Christian life, it’s essential to it.

Because we don’t just gather to worship…
we gather to belong.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works…” — Hebrews 10:24–25

🎥 Watch Episode 8 now: Why Is Community and Fellowship So Important at First ARP?