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Alabama Civil Rights Tour: Interest Meeting
Alabama Civil Rights Tour: Interest Meeting
March 8
12:15–1:30 pm in Room 310
Pullen’s Anti-Racist Committee (ARC) is considering a tour of historic civil rights sites in Alabama.
Has Your Contact Information Changed?
Has Your Contact Information Changed?
The Pullen staff wants to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in the church directory on Realm/Connect.
ICE Watch Verifier Training
ICE Watch Verifier Training
(Sponsored by Siembra NC)
Every two weeks on Saturday (Starting January 31)
5–7 pm in Finlator Hall
All community members are invited to learn how to verify ICE activity, communicate accurate information, and support rapid community responses.
Neighborhood ICE Defense Training
Neighborhood ICE Defense Training
February 8
5–7 pm in Finlator Hall
Do you want to keep yourself and your neighbors safe from ICE?
NC Shape-Note Singers Host All-Day Singing Event
NC Shape-Note Singers Host All-Day Singing Event
February 28
9:30 am–3:30 pm in the Chapel
The NC Shape-Note Singers invite Pullenites and the Raleigh/Wake community to the annual statewide singing convention
Wake County Community Assembly for Immigrant Defense
Wake County Community Assembly for Immigrant Defense
January 31
5–7 pm in Finlator Hall
Join this town hall to help organize our community around the protection of our neighbors, friends, and colleagues from the violence of ICE and other law enforcement.
National Day of Racial Healing (Chalice Overy, Keynote Speaker)
National Day of Racial Healing (Chalice Overy, Keynote Speaker)
January 17
8:30–10 am at St. Joseph's AME Church (2521 Fayetteville Rd, Durham)
This year's program will feature keynote speaker Rev. Chalice Overy of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
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.
February Spaghetti Sunday Honors Pullen Elders
February 22nd
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.
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.
Pullenites Unite for a Litter Clean Up
Pullenites Unite for a Litter Cleanup
February 7
9 am–noon at Pullen Park (520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh)
(Participants will meet at the Pullen Park main parking lot, near Pullen Place Café)
Join fellow Pullenites for a morning of hands-on care for our community and creation.
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.
A Service of Grief and Healing
Service of Grief and Healing
March 28, 2026
2–3 pm in the Sanctuary
3-4 pm Reception in Finlator Hall
This gentle, reflective service creates space to name losses of many kinds and to seek healing together.
Church Office Receptionist Volunteers Needed
Church Office Receptionist Volunteers Needed
The Pullen church office staff needs the support of volunteer receptionists — Monday through Thursday, for 9 am–1 pm shifts.
Fifth Sunday Offering to Provide Emergency Assistance
Fifth Sunday Offering to Provide Emergency Assistance
Each week, the church receives calls from the community seeking financial assistance for rent, electricity, gas, and medicine.
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.
Give Democracy a Hand
Give Democracy a Hand
January 26
6-8 pm in Finlator Hall
Help us identify effective ways to boost voter participation in the 2026 elections.
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.
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.
Christmas Breakfast and Children's Play
Christmas Breakfast and Children's Play
December 14
9–10:30 am in Finlator Hall
Join us for a jolly ole time of Christmas fun!