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Sunday in the Park!
September 7
11 am–1:30 pm on Gregg Museum lawn (1903 Hillsborough St., Raleigh)
Join us for our annual outdoor worship service on the Gregg Museum lawn, followed by a potluck meal and an optional trash pickup with Partners for Environmental Justice!
Pullen 101
Pullen 101
Each Sunday, March 1–May 3 (excluding April 5)
9:30–10:30 am in Room 308
Pullen 101 is a unique opportunity to hear from Pullen staff and members about our history, values, and the ways we put our faith into action.
Film Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray
Film Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray
September 12
7:00–9:30 pm in Finlator Hall
Remember local hero Pauli Murray—trailblazing activist, lawyer, and pioneering Episcopal leader—at a free film screening and conversation with Rev. Racquel Gill; RSVP today!
In Deed and Truth (IDAT) Summit
November 13–16
New Orleans, LA
Join us this November for the In Deed and Truth Summit celebrating Pullen’s journey toward racial equity—open to all Pullenites; register by September 15!
Pullen Mission Women
Second Tuesdays, starting September 9 from 10–11:30 am in Room 310 and on Zoom
Pullen Mission Women gather monthly for fellowship, support, and service—joining to meet local and global needs both in person and via Zoom; all female-identifying members and friends are welcome!
The Table: Summer Schedule
Summer Schedule
August 20
5:30 pm in Finlator Hall
Join us at The Table for our last summer gathering.
Race Relations and Civil Rights Tour 2025
Race Relations and Civil Rights Tour 2025
September 24–28, 2025
Step aboard the "Footsteps of Justice" bus tour for a powerful journey through pivotal Civil Rights landmarks that will transform your understanding and inspire your mission—discover the full story inside.
Pullen Kids Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program (Grades 4-5)
Pullen Kids Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program (Grades 4-5)
This fall, children in grades 4-5 have a unique opportunity to explore healthy sexuality through the trusted Our Whole Lives (OWL) program—discover all the details and how to get involved here.
Children’s Worship
Children’s Worship at Pullen
Aug 18
Each Sunday (excluding First Sundays)
11 am–noon in Room 126
Kids in grades 1–3 are invited to “come close to God” through playful, Montessori-inspired storytelling during Children’s Worship—learn more about this joyful experience here!
Preschool Care
Preschool Care
Sundays
9:30 am–noon in Room 117 (infant / toddler); Room 120 (two years and up)
Please note there will be no childcare on select dates this fall—find out when care resumes and how you can volunteer to support our safe, nurturing environment here!
Youth Sunday Group: September 14–May 17 (excluding December 14, 21, and 28; April 5)9:30–10:30 am in Room 111-B (HOST space)
Youth Sunday Group
September 14–May 17
9:30–10:30 am in Room 111-B (HOST space)
Want to reconnect with the ancestors of our faith and discover how their stories resonate with our lives today? Join us Sunday mornings for honest, welcoming dialogue—details inside!
Quarterly Giving Statements
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
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
Advent Trip to Matanzas, Cuba
The commitment deadline for this trip is August 1.
Volunteer Childcare Workers — Luncheon Workshop
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
2025 Seed Grants: Funds Are Still Available
2025 Seed Grants: Funds Are Still Available!
The Missions and Outreach (M&O) Council has extended the opportunity to apply for its 2025 Seed Grants.
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!
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
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!
Do Justice! Monthly Zoom Meeting
Do Justice! Monthly Zoom Meeting
March 5, 2026 | noon–1 pm | Zoom:
Join us to find ways to turn your desire for a better world into action through shared support, strategy, and advocacy