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Joys and Concerns in August
August Joys and Concerns
Pullen is a loving, compassionate community that cares for and shares with one another — in sickness, health, good times, and troubled times. Read the joys and concerns that we shared in August.
Experience the Joys of Communal Music-Making!
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)
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)
Worship Choir (Youth and Adults)
Sundays (excluding December 14 and 28, and April 26)
10:15 am in 203
Participate in the Sunday Worship Choir starting Sept. 14—no experience needed, all youth and adults welcome!
Celebrating New Members
Celebrating New Members
Meet our latest Pullenite, Meagan Callahan (she/her)!
Making Connections Through Foyers
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)
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
Children’s Choir (Grades 3-5)
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
Music Friends (K-Grade 2)
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
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
Earth Ministry: Caring for God’s Creation
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
Resettlement and Sanctuary Mission Group
Quarterly on Zoom
Support immigrant sanctuary efforts—volunteers welcome; quarterly Zoom meetings held.
LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Lunch
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
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
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
Youth Lock-In
October 17–18 | Drop-off—6 pm, Friday | Pick-up—8 am, Saturday
Room 111-B (HOST space)
Join our fall overnight event for food, games, snacks, and a movie—bring comfort items and RSVP here!
Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle 2025 Convention: Grounded in Hope
ICCT 2025 Convention: Grounded in Hope (Supported by Pullen Earth Ministry)
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!