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Important Notice from the Church Administrator

Important Notice from the Church Administrator

To ensure that your 2026 Pledge is processed correctly, log in to Realm now and double-check that your recurring payments are set up for 2026.

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February Spaghetti Sunday Honors Pullen Elders
Thommie O'Neal Thommie O'Neal

February Spaghetti Sunday Honors Pullen Elders

February Spaghetti Sunday Honors Pullen Elders

February 15

12:15 pm (after worship service) in Finlator Hall

Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the Pullen Elders at this third Spaghetti Sunday, after worship.

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Panel Discussion: Who Is My Neighbor?
Thommie O'Neal Thommie O'Neal

Panel Discussion: Who Is My Neighbor?

Panel Discussion: Who Is My Neighbor?

January 29

6–8 pm in Finlator Hall

Join the Pullen Anti-Racist Committee (ARC) and guest panelists for an insightful look at the challenges of our Latinx neighbors under the Trump administration.

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ICE Watch Dispatcher and Verifier Training
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

ICE Watch Dispatcher and Verifier Training

Siembra NC: ICE Watch Dispatcher and Verifier Training

January 10, 2026

5:30 pm–8:00 pm | Finlator Hall

Participants will learn how to verify ICE activity, communicate accurate information, and support rapid community response.

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A Service of Grief and Healing
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

A Service of Grief and Healing

Service of Grief and Healing

January 31, 2026

2:00–4:00 pm | Sanctuary, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church followed by a reception in Finlator Hall)

This gentle, reflective service creates space to name losses of many kinds and to seek healing together.

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Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

Gratitude and Update from Crossing Lines Africa (Uganda)

Gratitude and Update from Crossing Lines Africa (Uganda)

Dear Friends at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church,

I am writing on behalf of Crossing Lines Africa in Uganda to express our heartfelt thanks for the generous gift of $630 that we recently received from you through BPFNA ~ Bautistas por la Paz.

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Give Democracy a Hand
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

Give Democracy a Hand

Give Democracy a Hand

January 26

6-9 pm in Finlator Hall

Help us identify effective ways to boost voter participation in the 2026 elections.

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Racial Healing Supper Club
Jackline Mbuya Jackline Mbuya

Racial Healing Supper Club

Racial Healing Supper Club

First Tuesdays (Starting February 3, 2026)

6–8 pm in Finlator Hall

Join Pullenites for a monthly potluck and discussion gathering organized to facilitate reconciliation and friendship across racial groups.

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Advent Candlelight Service in the Round
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

Advent Candlelight Service in the Round

Advent Candlelight Service in the Round

December 3

5:30 pm in Finaltor Hall (dinner)

6:30 pm in the Chapel (program)

Amid the holiday buzz, let's center ourselves in the Advent story.

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Lovefeast
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

Lovefeast

Lovefeast

December 17

5:30–6:30 pm in Finlator Hall (Dinner)

6:30–7:30 pm in the Sanctuary (Lovefeast)

Join Pullen’s annual version of the historic Moravian Lovefeast.

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The Table
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

The Table

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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Making Connections Through Foyers
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

Making Connections Through Foyers

Making Connections Through Foyers

Join a Pullen Foyer group—monthly small gatherings over a simple meal that foster warmth, connection, and community.

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 Do Justice! — Work for a World of Justice-Love
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

 Do Justice! — Work for a World of Justice-Love

Do Justice! — Work for a World of Justice-Love

First Thursdays

noon–1 pm on Zoom (new meeting time)

Note: The first meeting in 2026 is rescheduled for January 8.

Would you like to join others in pursuing a more just world?

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