Holy Communion Lutheran Church (Portsmouth, VA)
Updated 11/18/2025
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Community Playtime
Thursdays, 10am-Noon
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Our goal is to create a safe space for the young kids of our community and their caregivers to play and connect.
Sunday School
Sundays at 9am
Simul-worship with Grace Lutheran (Chesapeake)
Sunday, November 23rd at 10am
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Join us on site (6220 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701)
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Join us on Zoom: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/984794689?pwd=dEx0N3FDa055WFNQQTV5UFFyOUc5QT09 ​(Passcode: Grace).
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Join via phone by calling 646-558-8656 and entering the Meeting ID: 984 794 689 and Passcode: 546963.
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Join us on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/HCPort
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Watch later on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HCPort
Hanging of the Greens & Potluck Dinner
Sunday, November 23rd, 4-6pm
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Help adorn the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas! We will conclude with a potluck dinner. Please sign up in the entryway to bring a dish to share.
Community Thanksgiving Feast
Saturday, November 29th, 3-8pm
We are using a $1000 grant that we got from the Stewardship for Life Institute and partnering with Cruisin’ to Help the Homeless to host a Community Thanksgiving Feast. If you are able to cook, set up, help serve, and/or clean up, please contact Natalie Rowland.
Simul-worship with Grace Lutheran (Chesapeake)
Sunday, November 30 at 10am
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Join us on site (6220 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701)
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Join us on Zoom: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/984794689?pwd=dEx0N3FDa055WFNQQTV5UFFyOUc5QT09 ​(Passcode: Grace).
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Join via phone by calling 646-558-8656 and entering the Meeting ID: 984 794 689 and Passcode: 546963.
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Join us on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/HCPort
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Watch later on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HCPort
Toys for Tots Collection
through Sunday, November 30th
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New, unwrapped toys may be placed in the box near Pastor’s office. Please include batteries if needed.
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Holiday Meal Food Drive
through the beginning of December
Grace’s Food Pantry will be distributing Holiday Food Baskets at Thanksgiving and the first part of December. We will provide a turkey, several other food items for the meal and for future meals.
Requested items include:
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stuffing
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canned corn
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canned green beans
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brownie mix
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Bisquick
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gravy
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breakfast cereal
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canned yams
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canned soup
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mac-n-cheese
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instant potatoes
...but any food items are appreciated!
PLEASE NO GLASS CONTAINERS. Please place donations in Pastor’s office.
Advent Midweek Gatherings @ Grace (Chesapeake)
Wednesdays in Advent (Dec 3, 10, & 17)
6:30pm (Soup Supper) & 7:15pm (Holden Evening Prayer)
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Join via your computer/smartphone/tablet by clicking this link https://us.02web.zoom.us/j/621600567?pwd=OHhzWUFlc0FlQit0MjN5c0lEclNtQT09 (Passcode: Grace).
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Join via phone, by calling 646-558-8656 and entering the Meeting ID: 621 600 567 and Passcode: 672531.
Advent Soup & Study @ Holy Communion (Portsmouth)
Thursdays in Advent (Dec 4, 11, & 18) at Noon​
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Join us for a simple lunch (soup, salad, and bread) and Bible Study each Thursday in Advent. Sign up in the entryway to bring part of the lunch.
Messy Church
1st Sunday of the month (Dec 7) 4-6pm
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All ages are welcome to join us to explore, wonder, learn about God, have fun, be creative, and connect with others. Each child under 18 must have an adult (18 years or older) stay with them throughout Messy Church. Learn more and register at www.HCPort.com/MessyChurch
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Small Business Vendor Market
Sunday, December 14th, 1-5pm
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To sign up as a vendor, visit https://www.hcport.com/sbvm.
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Christmas Eve Worship—Wednesday, December 24th
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4pm @ Holy Communion Lutheran Church (Portsmouth)
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7pm @ Grace Lutheran Church (Chesapeake) and on Zoom
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Tidewater Conference Youth Group
ON HIATUS UNTIL 2026
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Middle & High School (grades 6-12) are invited to gather with other Lutheran youth from around Tidewater for a time of fellowship, fun, faith, and food. Let Pastor Leslie know if you would like to attend.