The Table: Summer Schedule

Summer Schedule

August 20

5:30 pm in Finlator Hall 

Join us at The Table for our last summer gathering. We will connect as a community over a meal, share the joys and concerns of our lives, and have fun and engaging conversations. We begin with dinner from 5:30–6:15 pm. Then, we share celebrations, prayers, and community announcements before beginning the topic or activity for the evening. Dinner is $10 for adults and youth (grades 6–12), $5 for children (grades K–5), and free for preschoolers. Pullen children’s and youth activities are also offered during this time.

August 20 program — Meet Sarah Brim, Community Watershed Ambassador at Partners for Environmental Justice. Sarah will have an engaging presentation that explores the organization's deep-rooted history in Southeast Raleigh, its current initiatives, and the environmental challenges it tackles. Discover the critical importance of environmental justice, and learn how you can take meaningful action by getting involved. Together, we can foster a healthier, more equitable future for our community. 

Looking ahead: Weekly gatherings at The Table will resume on September 10. Join us to learn about the threats facing immigrant communities, bail reform, and how art therapy has been a kind of escape for those who are incarcerated.

Prepay for dinner here.

-Chalice Overy,Associate Pastor

Pullen PALs (Parents and Littles): Family Dinner

August 23

5–7:30 pm at Transfer Co. Food Hall (500 E. Davie St., Raleigh)

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of little ones—discover how Pullen PALs offers a welcoming family dining experience to connect and share—details here!

Quarterly Giving Statements

The quarterly financial statements have been mailed to you. Please review your statement and notify the church if adjustments need to be made. If you are expecting deposits from retirement accounts, RMD deposits or other donations coming from stocks, etc., please check that they have been received by the church.

-Finance Committee

Final Call: Volunteer with AMOS in Nicaragua, November 7–16

Searching for hope amid conflict? Feeling a call to help others? Looking for adventure?

Advent Trip to Matanzas, Cuba

The commitment deadline for this trip is August 1.

Groups from Pullen have been visiting our beloved sister church in Matanzas, Cuba since the mid-90s. This year has been particularly challenging for our friends in the Primera Iglesia Bautista community, and we’re hoping a visit before the end of the year will bring extra support and comfort. Travel dates will be in early December, and commitments must be made by August 1. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Jill Hinton to ask questions or get more information.

-Laurie Cone

Volunteer Childcare Workers — Luncheon Workshop

August 10

12:15–1:45 pm in Finlator Hall

All Pullenites who work with children in church programs are invited to a luncheon workshop. The Children's Committee is sponsoring this opportunity to strengthen our programs for children at Pullen. We are fortunate to have Sandra (Sandy) Reuschling — director at BlueSprig Pediatrics and Pullen member — lead this session on effective strategies for working with all children. Sandy is a master-level behavior analyst and has worked as a special education teacher.

Lunch will be served, and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to Tommy Cook, so we can prepare for you.

Contact: Vanessa Jeter  

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

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