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Experience the Joys of Communal Music-Making!
Make music with the Pullen Music Ministry—groups for all ages rehearse this fall and beyond; all are welcome to join!
Day Trip to the International Civil Rights Center & Museum (Greensboro)
September 27
10 am–5:30 pm
Join us for a day trip to Greensboro’s Civil Rights Museum—train ride, group lunch, and guided tour included; sign up by Sept. 17!
Worship Choir (Youth and Adults)
Sundays (excludes Sept. 6, Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Feb. 7, May 23, May 30; includes Christmas Eve)
10:15 am in Room 203
Without prerequisites or prior rehearsals, youth and adults sing in this choir that begins on Sept. 13.
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
Youth and Adult wind, string, and percussion players combine to play for worship and other events.
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
September 18–19
6:00 pm–8:00 am | Pullen Church
Join us for the Pullen Youth Lock-In!
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
MOST Sunday beginning Sunday, September 13
9:30–10:30 am in Rooms 122
Pullen Kids in Kindergarten - 5th Grade will engage in experiential learning, (committed to compassion, justice and peace) that seeks to create a solid foundation for their lifelong spiritual journey
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.