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Holy Week at Pullen
March 29 - April 5
Pullen Campus
Get all the details about our upcoming events surrounding Easter.
Triangle Interfaith Alliance Annual Meeting
Triangle Interfaith Alliance Annual Meeting
May 14
6 pm–8:30 pm
Finlator Hall
Annual meeting with a catered sit-down dinner and program.
2026 Seed Grants Applications open
Seed Grant Applications Open
April 15 - April 30
Applications for 2026 Seed Grants supporting social justice initiatives and community projects.
Historical Oberlin Village Guided Walking Tour
Historical Oberlin Village Guided Walking Tour
April 11, 2026
10:00–11:30 am
1023 Oberlin Road
Join a guided walking tour of Historic Oberlin Village, including the cemetery, historic structures, and Latta University Historic Park
15-Year Work Anniversary for Sylvanda Judd
5-Year Work Anniversary for Sylvanda Judd
We joyfully celebrate Sylvanda Judd for 15 years of outstanding service as Pullen’s custodian and thank him for his dedication to the life of Pullen.
Information Session on Visiting Alabama Civil Rights Sites
Information Session on Visiting Alabama Civil Rights Sites
March 22
12:15 p.m
Room 307
Join the Anti-Racist Committee for a short session about a possible pilgrimage to civil rights museums and historic sites in Alabama.
Siler Garden Plant Sale
Siler Garden Plant Sale
April 19
10:30–11:00 and 12:15–1:30
Finlator Hall
The Siler Garden Committee will host a donation-based plant sale with proceeds supporting Siler Garden maintenance.
Breakfast with the Bunny
Breakfast with the Bunny
March 28
9:30 a.m–12:30 p.m
Alexander Family YMCA Youth Annex
Join Pullen Kids and the Alexander YMCA for pancakes, an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, and other fun family activities
Host Space Move to Cox Building
Host Space Move to Cox Building
March 22
12:15 PM (immediately following the service) | Host Space to Cox Building
We are looking for a few helping hands on Sunday, March 22, immediately following the service (around 12:15–12:30 PM).
Speak Out for Democracy: No Kings March
Speak Out for Democracy: No Kings March
Mar 28
Raleigh, Cary, Apex
Join Pullen folk and friends to express disagreement with unjust government actions through non-violent marches.
Preparing to Meet With Your Elected Representatives
Preparing to Meet With Your Elected Representatives
March 25
6:00–7:00 pm | Zoom
Join a Zoom webinar with Susannah Tuttle from NCCC Eco-Justice Connection to learn step-by-step how to schedule meetings with your NC and US representatives.
Supporting Voter Registration
Supporting Voter Registration
Join Pullen Friends of Democracy in supporting YouCanVote, a non-partisan organization helping register voters in North Carolina.
Darkness RISING: The Kickoff
Darkness RISING: The Kickoff
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Finlator Hall
Join Darkness RISING Project for Darkness RISING: The Kickoff, an exciting prelude to Darkness RISING: Live, the 9th annual arts and mental health block party.
Youth Retreat
Youth Retreat
April 10–12, 2026
5:00 PM Friday – 3:00 PM Sunday | Trinity Center, Pine Knoll Shores, NC
A weekend retreat for Pullen Youth featuring bonfires, group sessions, and time to hang out by the water.
Communion with the Wild
Communion with the Wild
March 15, 2026
3–5 pm | Schenck Forest
Come be in community, not only with other humans but with the non-human world as well.
Do Justice! Monthly Zoom Meeting
Do Justice! Monthly Zoom Meeting
March 5, 2026 | noon–1 pm | Zoom:
Join us to find ways to turn your desire for a better world into action through shared support, strategy, and advocacy
Pullen Solar Energy Update
Pullen Solar Energy Update
Our Cox and Poteat Chapel solar panels have produced 376,197 kWh since 2022, reducing CO2 by 518,957 lbs and avoiding 26,487 gallons of gasoline.
Racial Healing Supper Club
Racial Healing Supper Club
April 2, 2026
6:00pm–8:30pm | Finlator Hall
Join this monthly potluck dinner and discussion hosted by the Anti-Racism Committee to foster reconciliation and friendship across racial groups
Joys and Concerns in February
Joys and Concerns in February
Pullen is a loving, compassionate community that cares for and shares with one another — in sickness and in health, in good times and in troubled times.