New Hope Community Dinners
Come as a stranger.
Stay as a Friend.
Return as Family.
Come as a stranger.
Stay as a Friend.
Return as Family.
Gather
About us
We believe every community needs a time and place to come together. What better way to do this than with warm food around tables in friendship, laughter, and connectedness.
Each week we invite our neighbors, of all ages, ethnicities and lifestyles to gather around the table with us to share a meal, a good story and build authentic community together.
We are on a mission to bring renewal to Virginia Beach neighborhoods, by gathering around weekly dinner tables, talking about real life topics, and helping people experience a life that is being made new.
True Stories
“I'm really excited about the Gathering Spot @ Magic Hollow because it gives me a chance to engage in relationships. I was a bit anxious about the whole concept at first because I wasn't sure what it would look like or what to expect. Sitting with a complete stranger, having a meal, engaging in conversation, what would we talk about?
Well, let me tell you. During our second Dinner Church gathering, I met a lady with her young daughter. We sat together and in no time, the conversation just seemed to flow. It was as if we had met before. And now each time we meet we greet each other with a big smile and the conversation seems to pick up right where we left off.
I thank God for the opportunity to be a part of the dinner church at Magic Hollow. I can’t wait to get there each week in order to see what the Lord has in store for each of us as we gather together around the table.”
Gwen Brock
The Gathering at Magic Hollow
Second and Fourth Wednesdays we host The Gathering at Magic Hollow. This meeting includes a free warm meal for everyone, space around the table to build relationships and community, a story from the life of Jesus Christ, and prayer for those that would like it.
We meet second and fourth Wednesdays each month at the Roma Lodge, 3907 Magic Hollow Blvd, Virginia Beach at 6:00 pm.
So come join us in their spacious Ballroom which allows us to share a meal around the table. Bring your neighbors and let's build a strong community together. We are committed to providing as safe an environment as possible for you and your family as well as a place to connect with one another.
The Story at Magic Hollow
First and Third Wednesdays we host The Story at Magic Hollow. This meeting is a welcoming place to explore the Bible together, whether you’ve read it your whole life, haven’t opened one in years, or aren’t even sure what you believe. We gather around the tables to learn, ask honest questions, have real conversations, and discover what the Bible has to say.
We meet first and third Wednesdays each month at the Roma Lodge, 3907 Magic Hollow Blvd, Virginia Beach at 7:00 pm.
Each gathering uses a mix of teaching, short videos, discussion, and conversation as we explore different books, passages, questions, and topics throughout the Bible. Everyone is welcome at the table. Bring a Bible if you have one, or we’ll provide one for you. And of course, there will always be coffee, tea, and something sweet!
Volunteer!
The Gathering @ Magic Hollow is able to bless dozens of lives every week, but it requires a lot of work! We have many areas where your help could be put to good use and you can volunteer as often or as little as you would like.
Click Here to sign up to volunteer!