Celebrating 23 years!
"No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey. You are welcome at the great awakening!"
Welcome to The Great Awakening United Church of Christ. Here at (TGA) you will find a relaxed, casual, and friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk into the door.​
We envision a family-oriented way of doing church. A place that encourages the spiritual growth of all people who seek God. The Great Awakening is committed to impacting the lives of the least, the last, and the lost. No pressure, no rules, just church! We can't wait to see you there!
MEET OUR PASTOR
PASTOR
jOY
CARRINGTON
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Reverend Dr. Joy Carrington was originally ordained by the AME Zion Church, bringing over 20 years of preaching and service to congregations throughout the state of Virginia. In 2015, Pastor Joy joined our congregation and was ordained by the United Church of Christ on a "Privilege of Call". She was called initially as "Pastor of Development and Outreach" at The Great Awakening. During the crisis of the Covid pandemic, Dr. Carrington served The Great Awakening as acting Co-Pastor. She labored alongside our Senior Pastor (Now Rev, Dr. Nanette Hilliard, Pastor Emertia) to open every available option for our congregation and community to continue to worship and service without interruption. Praise God, the support for The Great Awakening poured in from local people and many individuals who were out of state. We survived and thrived during Covid! Senior Pastor, Dr. Nanette Hilliard announced her retirement in 2023 and installed Dr. Joy Carrington her successor.
Pastor Joy loves her family, preaching, and sharing the gospel and love of God with others. She is passionate about building healthy relationships and a healthy congregation.
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Worship with us!
EVERY
SUNDAY
8:30 AM EST
Online or
In Person
1520 High St
Portsmouth
...In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!
Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.
But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Hebrews 5:12-14
WE LOVE OUR FAMILY!
We Are More Than Church,
We're Family!
