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Meet the Staff

Weddings & Funerals

What We Believe

Faith. Community. Purpose.

We welcome people from all walks of life to grow in faith, find connection, and live with purpose.

Meet The Staff

Senior Pastor

Rev. Dan Commerford

Associate Pastor

Rev. Brad Simpson

Minister of Visitation

Rev. Grady Moseley

Receptionist

Alexandra Adams

Director of Communications

Wendy Gem

A/V Coordinator

Cody Howell

Pastoral Associate

Jill Kimbirl

Director of Music Ministries

Bethany Jennings

Organist

David Jennings

Business Administrator

David McFadden

Financial Assistant

Ana Meyer

Director of Mother's Morning Out

Cheryl Mims

Administrative Assistant

Sherry Moore

Director of Building and Grounds

Rodney Owens

Director of Presbyterian Weekday School

Becky Rowland

Director of Faith Formation

Mary Taneti

Thrive Music Leader

Noah Williams

Director of Youth and Young Adults

Vacant

Celebrations and Remembrances

Celebrate Your Wedding at FPC

First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia offers a sacred and beautiful setting for couples seeking a Christian marriage ceremony. Whether you're a church member or exploring faith traditions, we are honored to support you in this joyful milestone.

What We Offer:

A traditional sanctuary and an intimate chapel option
Dressing areas for the wedding party
Music coordination and organist services
Experienced wedding coordinator
Premarital counseling with a pastor
Rehearsal and ceremony support

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

Honoring Life and Sharing Hope

At First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia, we offer a sacred space for grieving, remembering, and celebrating the hope we have in Christ. Whether you’re a member or connected through a loved one, we are here to support you with compassion and care.

What We Offer:

Funeral or memorial services led by one of our pastors
Sanctuary, chapel, or columbarium service options
Music coordination and support from our Director of Music
Pastoral care before, during, and after the service
Reception space (as available)
Access to our church columbarium

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.

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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What We Believe

As followers of Jesus, we come together across all ages to learn from God’s word, worship with joy, care for our neighbors, grow in faith, and work for a more just and peaceful world. We believe God’s grace is meant to be shared—and we’re here to share it with everyone.