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Youth 2026 Fall Retreat
All youth are invited to the Fall Retreat at Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina.
Six Ways to Support Democracy
From your Community Outreach Coordinator:
As the election season approaches, here are six opportunities to be involved with supporting democracy.
Gratitude Corner
As part of the Stewardship Committee's ongoing efforts to encourage gratitude as a regular practice in our Pullen community, we're starting a Gratitude Corner in the newsletter!
Pullen’s Fall Festival
October 28
5:30 pm | Finlator Hall
Join us for a WONDER-FALL family event with free pizza, crafts, a bounce house, and an obstacle course.
Showing of Just Mercy Movie
October 20
6:30–9:30 pm | Finlator Hall
Join us for a showing of Just Mercy.
Greater Triangle Area CROP Hunger Walk
October 25
2 pm Registration; 3 pm Step-Off | First Baptist Church, 99 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Sign up and donate on behalf of Pullen.
Christmas Market
November 7
10:00 am –2:00 pm | Finlator Hall
The Christmas Market is an event hosted by the youth for anyone who would like to sell their handcrafted gifts or merchandise as Christmas gifts.
Film Screening: 1946
October 17
4:00 - 6:00 pm | Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Dr., Chapel Hill
This revolutionary documentary chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history.
Are You Ready to Vote?
Here are some tips for the November 3 election, from Pullen Friends of Democracy.
A Very BIG and Important Day for Pullen!!!
September 13
9:30 am–2:00 pm | Pullen
Join us for fall Sunday groups, Pledge Sunday worship, and a delicious lunch of BBQ, fried chick
Poll Chaplain/Poll Peacekeeper Online Training with Faiths United To Save Democracy
September 28 or October 15
7–8:30 pm | Online
Pullen Friends of Democracy encourages you to join a one-session online training with Faiths United To Save Democracy to become a Poll Peacekeeper or Poll Chaplain and provide a calming, moral presence and practical support at polling places.
Better Together Focuses on Ableism and Prejudice
September 24
6:30–8:00 pm| Finlator Hall
Join the Rev. Robert Parrish and the members of Blind Alive as they discuss ableism and how persons of color with disabilities face double prejudice at Better Together 4 NC’s next meeting.
Showing of Selma
September 15
6:30–9:00 pm in Finlator Hall
Join us for a showing of the powerful, award-winning Selma and a brief discussion afterward.
Are you prepared to vote on the three proposed amendments to the NC constitution on Nov 3rd?
Are you prepared to vote on the three proposed amendments to the NC constitution on November 3rd?
A New Grief Group at Pullen
Those who have experienced the death of a loved one are invited to find support with others who are grieving.
Pullen Adult Education Survey
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Pullen Adult Education Survey.
Conscious Aging: Eat Well, Move Well
September 18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm| Finlator Hall
Join us for a great meal and some gentle movement to promote mobility and brain health
Schultz 25th PMBC Anniversary Celebration
September 27
12:15 pm–2:30 pm | Finlator Hall
Join us as we celebrate Larry Schultz's 25th anniversary as PMBC's Minister of Music during worship, with a reception in Finlator Hall immediately afterward.

