The Great Awakening United Church of Christ

The Great Awakening United Church of Christ The Doors of the Church are open to all Including the LGBT community. Worship service starts @ 8:30am We believe that we are created by God and in God’s image.

We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, and Creator of all that we see and all not seen, Father of our Savior Jesus Christ. We believe that God seeks relationship with all people, and that relationship is redemptive. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God the crucified and risen Lord, he has come to us and shared revelations of the Eternal spirit our God with us, redeeming us through his life,

death and resurrection. We believe God fills us with the Holy Spirit creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant all people of faith, regardless of their diversity. We believe that believers are called into church in the unity of the Spirit to accept the cost and joy of servant-hood, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus to the entire world, and to resist evil and add to the body of Christ daily. We believe in the promises of God according to the Holy Bible:
Forgiveness of sin
Fullness of grace
Courage in the struggle for justice and peace
The Eternal presence of God

We believe in the Eternal Life in the Kingdom of God that has no end.

09/13/2026

Good morning! Please join us for live service.

Our family would like to welcome your family to worship with us at The Great Awakening. We gather every Sunday at 8:30am...
09/12/2026

Our family would like to welcome your family to worship with us at The Great Awakening. We gather every Sunday at 8:30am. If you’ve never been, or haven’t been to church in a while….this is your official invitation to come to church. There’s a seat with your name on it.

🔥 TWO PASTORS. ONE PULPIT. ONE POWERFUL WORD. 🔥This Sunday, Pastor Joy Carrington and Pastor Nanette Hilliard are tag-te...
09/11/2026

🔥 TWO PASTORS. ONE PULPIT. ONE POWERFUL WORD. 🔥

This Sunday, Pastor Joy Carrington and Pastor Nanette Hilliard are tag-teaming the message for a sermon experience you don’t want to miss!

🎬 “The Haves and the Have Nots”
📖 Featuring Psalm 51
🗓️ Sunday, September 13 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Great Awakening UCC | Portsmouth, VA

There’s a word with your name on it. Meet us at TGA! 🙌🏾🔥

September is FULL at The Great Awakening! 🙌🏾 From food distribution and Bible study to fellowship, celebration, and our ...
09/10/2026

September is FULL at The Great Awakening! 🙌🏾 From food distribution and Bible study to fellowship, celebration, and our 25th Anniversary, there’s something happening all month long!

📅 Save the dates, share the schedule, and join us! We’re growing, serving, celebrating, and doing life together. ❤️

✨ And don’t miss September 27th as we celebrate 25 years of The Great Awakening + Pastor Joy’s 3rd Anniversary! 🎉

09/09/2026

We got over 2,000 reactions on one of our posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

09/06/2026
Sundays are for WORSHIP. COMMUNITY. JESUS. YOU. 🙌🏾💜And tomorrow, we’re welcoming Pastor Joy back home to TGA! There’s no...
09/06/2026

Sundays are for WORSHIP. COMMUNITY. JESUS. YOU. 🙌🏾💜

And tomorrow, we’re welcoming Pastor Joy back home to TGA! There’s nothing like gathering with family, lifting up the name of Jesus, and starting the week in community.

Come worship with us!
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 1520 High Street | Portsmouth, VA

There’s a place for YOU at TGA. See you Sunday! 💜✨

There’s a difference between sleeping and truly resting. 🙏🏾Psalm 23 reminds us that God doesn’t just walk with us—God re...
09/04/2026

There’s a difference between sleeping and truly resting. 🙏🏾

Psalm 23 reminds us that God doesn’t just walk with us—God restores us. This week, release the worry, quiet the fear, and trust the Shepherd who is already present in every situation. 💜

Rest. Pray. Trust. God is already there.

Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t in getting more, it’s in releasing what God already told you to let go of. 🙌🏾Stop carry...
09/03/2026

Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t in getting more, it’s in releasing what God already told you to let go of. 🙌🏾

Stop carrying what you were called to surrender. Give it to God and leave it there. ❤️

25 YEARS deserves a celebration like THIS!The TGA 25th Anniversary Sneaker Ball is coming, and we’re trading the traditi...
09/02/2026

25 YEARS deserves a celebration like THIS!

The TGA 25th Anniversary Sneaker Ball is coming, and we’re trading the traditional anniversary banquet for a night that feels like US! 💃🏾🕺🏾

🎶 Great music
📸 Photo Booth
🏆 Awards & prizes
💃🏾 Line dancing
👟 Fresh kicks + formal fits
🥳 And plenty of surprises!

Come dressed to impress, but don’t forget the sneakers because we plan to DANCE! 🔥

📅 Saturday, September 26
🎟️ $100 | Cash App: $25TGA
📍 Hilton Garden Inn – Suffolk

Visit our website for more information. The host hotel room block ends tonight. Book your stay while there’s still time.

25 years of faith. 25 years of ministry. 25 years of impact. Now it’s time to CELEBRATE!

Tag somebody who needs to be at the Sneaker Ball with you! 👇🏾👟✨

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1520 High Street
Portsmouth, VA
23704

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 6pm - 7pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12pm

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