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From the Church Administrator Search Committee: David Anderson

To the Pullen Memorial Baptist Church and Congregation,

After careful consideration of all of our options, and David’s success in the interim role, the Church Administrator Search Committee has recommended unanimously to the Personnel Committee David Anderson to be our next Church Administrator. Personnel, with support from the pastor, also voted unanimously.

We have offered the job and David has accepted. Please see all of our comments below.

Pullen Mission Women Is Taking the Summer Off!

September 8

10 AM | Room 310 and Zoom

Pullen Mission Women is taking the summer off and looks forward to gathering again in September.

The Table

Wednesdays

5:30 pm in Finlator Hall

Join us at The Table! During this gathering, we connect over a meal, share the joys and concerns of our lives, and discuss relevant topics or just have fun.

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20th Anniversary Interfaith Service and Vigil

August 18

6.30 - 8.30 pm in the Sanctuary

Join the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for an interfaith service and vigil marking 20 years with no executions in North Carolina.

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‘We Will Dwell in Safety’ Prayer Vigil

August 8

10:00–11:30 a.m. | Halifax Mall, Raleigh

Join us as we pray for the safety of all North Carolinians and invite law enforcement officials into prayerful reflection on their even greater responsibility for public safety.

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Youth Pool Party

August 9

12:30–3:30 pm | Rita’s House Community Pool

Youth are invited to a pool party!

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Cuba Container Update

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Gratitude and Generosity Explored in Sunday Groups

July 26 and August 2

9:30 a.m. | Finlator Hall

The Stewardship Committee will present panel discussions about the relationship between gratitude and generosity with the help of Pullen members.

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Joys and Concerns in June

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Guided Tour: Historic Stagville

August 8

Pullen’s Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) has arranged a private, guided tour of Historic Stagville, and all are welcome to join us!

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Our Ancestors’ Garden (OAG) Caregiver and Child Health Cohort

August 9, 2026; August 30; September 20; October 4 and 18; November 1 and 15; December 6; January 24; February 7 and 21; March 7 and 21; April 4 and 18.

3:00–5:30 p.m.

Finlator Hall

Join this 12-week caregiver and child wellness cohort rooted in Black, Ecowomanist, and Afro-Indigenous traditions.

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Postcarding for the Midterms with Reclaim Our Vote

Pullen Friends of Democracy is joining with Center for Common Ground/Reclaim Our Vote to do postcarding for the midterm elections.

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Yard Market 4 Aid

July 18

12pm–3pm | Finlator Hall

Liberation Works Mutual Aid is hosting Yard Market 4 Aid, a community fundraiser

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A Secret Under Pullen's Pavers

A cistern beneath the pavers provides 3,000 gallons of water to support the Green Roof.

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Out Raleigh Pride

June 27 | 12–7 pm

Help represent an affirming Christian community at Out Raleigh by assisting with setup, breakdown, transportation, or greeting visitors at the booth

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Updates from the Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN), June 2026

Learn about recent CCN updates, including leadership changes, new partners, a 2027 international gathering, and monthly Zoom gatherings focused on reconciliation and peacemaking

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Back to School Clothing Drive

August 1–15 | Youth Room

Donate clothing for children ages 5–18 to benefit A Note in the Pocket, which helps provide clothing for students in the area.

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Wiley Elementary Reading Partner Program Update

The Wiley Elementary Reading Partner Program supported 40 students through one-on-one reading sessions, resulting in significant gains in reading fluency, accuracy, and confidence.

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Welcoming our New Yale Interns: Rebecca and Drake

We are delighted to welcome two interns from Yale Divinity School to Pullen this summer.

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Resettlement Committee Requests Items as they Welcome a Family

Our Resettlement Committee welcomes a family of 5 to our community - donations of household, personal care, bedding, clothing, and other items are needed.

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Children’s Summer Sunday Group

June 7 – August 23

(Sundays; no meeting July 5)

9:30 AM–Noon | Room 122

Pullen Kids Summer Sunday Group (K–5th Grades) is here!

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Pullen's Pals Story Time