The Pullen Blog: Faith and Justice
Final Call: Volunteer with AMOS in Nicaragua, November 7–16
Final Call: Volunteer with AMOS in Nicaragua, November 7–16
Join Pullen friends in Nicaragua this November to support life-changing healthcare with AMOS—3–5 more travelers needed by Sept. 8!
Congregational Meeting
Congregational Meeting
12–12:30 in the Sanctuary
Meet Issa Farhoud, candidate for Minister with Youth and Their Families—congregational vote on Sept. 21; meet him Sept. 3 or 7!
The Janice and Mahan Siler Garden: Fee Increases
The Janice and Mahan Siler Memorial Garden Fee Increase
Columbarium and memorial fees will increase starting Jan. 1, 2026—see full details here.
Opening Reception of In Search of Thoreau's Flowers and The Halls of a Changing Sea
Opening Reception of In Search of Thoreau's Flowers and The Halls of a Changing Sea
September 25
5:30–8 pm at Gregg Museum (1903 Hillsborough St., Raleigh)
Enjoy art, live music, and meet the artists at the Gregg Museum—free event with two powerful new exhibitions; registration required.
Kiara Ruth to Serve as Interim Administrative Assistant
Kiara Ruth to Serve as Interim Administrative Assistant
Kiara Ruth returns as Interim Administrative Assistant—join us in welcoming her back to the Pullen staff!
Children’s Sabbath
Children’s Sabbath
October 5
11 am in the Sanctuary (during Morning Worship)
Join us in worship this October for Children’s Sabbath as we celebrate and uplift the voices, gifts, and needs of children everywhere.
Housing Options for Students Today (HOST): Program Update
HOST Update
HOST enters its fourth year with record student support and welcomes KC Buchanan as its first Executive Director—learn more here!
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): with Pullen Kids Sunday Group
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.