Pullen’s ministry of congregational, choral and instrumental music resonates our church’s values. With thought-provoking words and expressive music we engage the things that are meaningful in our lives and convey them in worship and service. As we make music together, we experience deep connection with others and realize our oneness with all.
Whether you are new to communal music-making, or someone for whom it has been part of your life-long journey, you are warmly welcomed to participate!
Contact: Larry E. Schultz, Minister of Music, 919.828.0897, ext. 9, lschultz@pullen.org
Music Ministry Groups
All are welcome to participate in Pullen’s Music Ministry Groups.
Childcare is available for Music Ministry Group rehearsals and events by reservation through Pullen’s Minister with Children and their Families. (Tommy Cook, tcook@pullen.org).
Music Ministry space at Pullen is found on the first floor of the church building and includes a Rehearsal Hall (128-B), Robing Area (128-D), Resource Room (128-A) and the Office of the Minister of Music (130-A).
Congregational Voices (Everyone)
The Congregation is the largest of our church’s Music Ministry Groups! Everyone in encouraged to take part in the experiencing and expressing of worship through music.
Adult Choir (Adults of all Ages)
Adults of all ages are invited to participate in this choir that offers a variety of music for worship and enlivens congregational singing. This group also attends the Adult Choir “Festival by the Sea” in Charleston, SC. No prior choral experience is required. Wednesday evening rehearsals for this group take place in the Rehearsal Hall from 6:45-8:15PM.
Pullen Orchestra (Youth & Adults)
All youth and adults who play wind, string or percussion instruments at the intermediate level or beyond are invited to participate in this group that offers instrumental music and accompaniments for worship and other events. Rehearsals take place in the Rehearsal Hall on scheduled Sunday mornings at 8:45AM.
Youth Choir (Grades 6-12)
Youth in Grades 6-12 form this choir that expresses a variety of music for worship and participates in the Youth Choir “Festival by the Sea” in Myrtle Beach, SC. Wednesday rehearsals for this group occur before Youth Group from 6:00-6:30PM in the Rehearsal Hall.
Music Discovery (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Younger Children in K-Grade 2 find a welcoming space during Sunday Groups for Kids where age-focused activities instill the joy of music-making and assist them in experiencing Sunday Group themes. This group gathers in Room 123 at 9:30AM on Sunday mornings.
Children’s Choir (Grades 3-5)
Older Children in Grades 3-5 participate in this choir that is integrated with Sunday Groups for Kids, gathering on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM in Room 122. With a multisensory approach, children experience Sunday Group themes, grow as musicians, and offer music for worship.
Imagine God! exploring & expressing images of God with children
January-May 2024
Beginning January 2024, Pullen’s Children’s Choir and Sunday Groups for Kids combine as older children open their imaginations and the Bible to explore many different ways to imagine the divine. Through story, song and creative arts, children will express gender-full, gender-fluid and non-gender images of God as they learn the musical, Imagine God! by Larry E. Schultz and Jann Aldredge-Clanton. Combining with multiple generations in January through May, songs from the musical will be sung by the Children’s Choir in worship services, and the entire musical will be presented for worship in Spring 2024. A parallel experience for younger children will take place as Music Discovery and Sunday Groups for Kids enjoy the songs and activities from Sing and Dance and Play with Joy!, a curriculum created by Schultz and Aldredge-Clanton for Pullen children.
Additional information for parents and children will be presented on Sunday, November 12, at 9:30AM in Pullen’s Music Ministry Rehearsal Hall (Room 128-B).
Video Series:
May A Song Remain Within You
This video series explores a variety of topics related to Pullen’s Music Ministry.
View episodes via the drop-down menu below.
Music Ministry Videos
When the Covid-19 pandemic brought about the distancing of individuals, Pullen’s Congregational Voices, Choirs and Orchestra continued to experience communal music-making through remotely-recorded videos for worship.
Featured below is the winning anthem of Pullen’s 2015 Church Music Search: Commonwealth of Love by UK composer, Chris O’Hara.