The Great Awakening United Church of Christ
The Great Awakening United Church of Christ
AI Summary
Guided by Luke 4:18–19 and a mission to reach the least, the last, and the lost, the congregation—led by Senior Pastor and Teacher Rev. Dr. Joy Carrington (installed 2023) and honoring Founder/Pastor Emerita Rev. Dr. Nanette Hilliard—practices radical inclusiveness with active LGBTQ outreach and regular Pride participation. Music is vibrant, with the choir Voices of Praise rehearsing Thursdays at 6:30 PM under ministers Albert "AJ" Jackson, Angie Carree, and Anthony Owens. Ongoing community offerings include a weekly food distribution on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM and weekday morning and evening dial‑in prayer lines at 6:30 and 7:30 PM, and the church expanded its online ministry and live streaming during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Founded informally in late 2001 and joining the UCC in October 2003 before moving into its 1520 High Street, Portsmouth home in 2014, the congregation of more than 200 draws people from across Virginia and beyond and maintains an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube; events use Zeffy ticketing and donations are accepted via Givelify, Cash App ($TGANation) and in person.
Service Times
Sunday Worship: Sunday 8:30 AM
Worship Style
Gospel/Choir
⛪Church Details
🙏Ministries
📜Version History
Changes:
- Name:The Great Awakening United Church of Christ
- Street Address:1520 High Street
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: The Great Awakening United Church of Christ
Changes:
- Name:The Great Awakening United Church of Christ
- Website URL:https://www.thegreatawakeningucc.com
- Summary:Guided by Luke 4:18–19 and a mission to reach the least, the last, and the lost, the congregation—led by Senior Pastor and Teacher Rev. Dr. Joy Carrington (installed 2023) and honoring Founder/Pastor Emerita Rev. Dr. Nanette Hilliard—practices radical inclusiveness with active LGBTQ outreach and regular Pride participation. Music is vibrant, with the choir Voices of Praise rehearsing Thursdays at 6:30 PM under ministers Albert "AJ" Jackson, Angie Carree, and Anthony Owens. Ongoing community offerings include a weekly food distribution on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM and weekday morning and evening dial‑in prayer lines at 6:30 and 7:30 PM, and the church expanded its online ministry and live streaming during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Founded informally in late 2001 and joining the UCC in October 2003 before moving into its 1520 High Street, Portsmouth home in 2014, the congregation of more than 200 draws people from across Virginia and beyond and maintains an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube; events use Zeffy ticketing and donations are accepted via Givelify, Cash App ($TGANation) and in person.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/21/2026