Contact & Location for First ARP Church
Service Times for First ARP Church
Sunday 8:30 AM
Worship
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship
Programs & Ministries at First ARP Church
About First ARP Church
First ARP Church is a historic Associate Reformed Presbyterian congregation in Gastonia with traditional worship on Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 AM. Pastor Matt Kuiken serves the church. The congregation was launched on October 29, 1887, and its current Chester Street church building was completed and dedicated on November 14, 1948. A new education building was added in 2002, and the campus underwent a major renovation from 2016 to 2019. First ARP also planted Gaston Community Church in 2008. Ministries include children’s ministry and youth group.
First-Time Visitor Info for First ARP Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Traditional worship services are held on Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 AM. Visitor Tips: Families can ask about children’s ministry and youth group opportunities when visiting.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
Take your faith journey deeper
Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.
Continue with YouVersionFree for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email
Quick Actions
Churches Near You
Other Churches Nearby
Take your faith journey deeper
Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.
Continue with YouVersionFree for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email