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Summer Worship Choir
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Summer Worship Choir

Summer Worship Choir

Sundays in June-August (except the Sunday before Labor Day)

10:30 am in Room 203

All ages are invited to lift their voices and enrich worship in the Summer Worship Choir—no experience needed, just come ready to sing!

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Second Spaghetti Sunday
Kate Amesbury Kate Amesbury

Second Spaghetti Sunday

Second Spaghetti Sunday

August 24

12:15–2 pm in Finlator Hall

Our first Spaghetti Sunday in March was a huge success! Many of you learned about outside-of-Pullen groups that use our facilities. For the Second Spaghetti Sunday, we will recognize our wonderful Pullen volunteers.

You will be amazed at how many Pullenites are volunteering their time and skills to the life and ministries of our church. They help with a wide range of ministries — including Councils and Committees, spiritual formation for all ages, Round Table, building maintenance, choirs, and caring for our elders. Our volunteers’ time and energy make Pullen what it is for our family and our community.

Join us to enjoy another delicious spaghetti lunch! Hear from volunteers about what their roles mean to them. Learn about ways to volunteer and make a difference for our church and its neighbors.

Reservations are not required, and the meal is free! Childcare will be provided.

-Stewardship Committee

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Announcing the 2025 Pullen Scholarship Recipients
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Announcing the 2025 Pullen Scholarship Recipients

Announcing the 2025 Pullen Scholarship Recipients

Ciara Gurganus and Porter Neiley are recipients of the 2025-26 Academic Year Pullen Scholarship from the Gifts, Endowments, Memorials and Scholarships (GEMS) Committee. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to help with their education expenses.

Ciara, daughter of Kathleen McQuaid and Steve Gurganus, is a student at Appalachian State University where she studies Sustainable Development with a concentration in Environmental Studies. Ciara is slated to graduate in May 2026 and plans to pursue a career focused on sustainability in agriculture or becoming an educator in this field.

Porter, son of Shannon and Kevin Neiley, is a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he is studying physics. Porter is interested in working in a physics-related field such as research, data analysis, or nuclear physics.

Congratulations to these Pullen students!

-Vanessa Jeter

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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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