The Pullen Blog: Faith and Justice
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Making Connections Through Foyers
Join a Pullen Foyer group—monthly small gatherings over a simple meal that foster warmth, connection, and community.
Pullen Orchestra (Youth and Adults)
Scheduled Sundays
8:45- 9:30 am in Sanctuary
Intermediate+ instrumentalists—join the Pullen Orchestra for worship and special events, including a Dec. 7 presentation at Springmoor Retirement Community!
Children’s Choir
Oct. 12 & 19, Nov. 16 & 23
9:30 am in 122
Children’s Choir (grades 3-5) explores music and worship themes and will sing with Raleigh’s Oak Choir for Advent worship on Dec. 7, 2025.
Music Friends
Oct. 12, Oct 19, Nov. 16, and Nov. 23,
9:30 am in 123
Younger children can enjoy music and themed activities in Pullen Kids Sunday Group!
Pullen Women’s Group
August 25
6 pm at Dos Taquitos (6101 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh)
All who identify as female are invited to the next Pullen Women’s Group for casual conversation and connection—newcomers welcome!
Earth Ministry
First Mondays
7 pm on Zoom
Join Earth Ministry to explore sustainable living as a spiritual practice—read more for the Zoom link!
The Resettlement and Sanctuary Mission Group
Quarterly on Zoom
Support immigrant sanctuary efforts—volunteers welcome; quarterly Zoom meetings held.
LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Lunch
Second Sundays from 12:15-1:15 pm
La Terraza (2217 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh)
Stay after worship for food, fellowship, and connection—everyone’s welcome!
The Jack McKinney LGBTQ and Straight Allies Support Group
The Jack McKinney LGBTQ and Straight Allies Support Group
Third Mondays
7 – 8:30 pm in the Chapel
All LGBTQ friends, families, and allies are welcome to this supportive, confidential sharing group.
Young-ish Adults Sunday Lunch
Young-ish Adults Sunday Lunch
Every 4th Sunday at 12:15 pm
The Players Retreat (105 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh)
Join us for this casual time to connect after church. We will gather at the front steps of the church and walk over together.
Young-ish Adults Group
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Finlator Hall
Young-ish adults meet Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Finlator Hall to share stories and discuss meaningful topics.
Youth Fall Kickoff
September 3
6–7 pm in Finlator Hall
Rising 6th–12th graders and families are invited to the annual youth kickoff—connect, discuss, and bless the new school year; RSVP here!
Youth Lock-in
March 20
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Greenwood Baptist Church in Cary.
Youth participants are invited to join us for this special off-campus lock-in experience.
Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle 2025 Convention: Grounded in Hope
September 20
noon–4:30 pm at Chapel of the Cross (304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill)
Join Pullen Earth Ministry at the Interfaith Creation Care convention—carpooling and free lunch for the first 15 who register!
Pullen Kids Sunday Groups
September 14–November 9 (except November 2)
9:30–10:40 am in Rooms 122–124
This fall, K–5 kids explore faith in Sunday Groups—with OWL sexuality education for grades 4–5 and special Music Sundays for all ages!
Restore Our Church, Expand Our Reach
The Capital Campaign continues toward our $1.5M goal—pledge or pay early to help with upcoming mortgage and urgent repairs; details and pledge options online.
Kiara Ruth to Serve as Interim Administrative Assistant, David Anderson Named Interim Minister of Social Justice and Facilities Management
David Anderson returns to Pullen in a new dual role shaping social justice and facilities management—learn more about his impactful journey and plans for our community.
Rite 13-event canceled
September 28
11 am in the Sanctuary (during Worship Service)
This beautiful rite of passage for 13-year-old youth marks their journey into adulthood, with the affirmation of their community and the blessing of their parents. The ritual takes place during the Sunday worship service.
-Chalice Overy, Associate Pastor