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Youth Group
Youth Group
Weekly on Wednesday
6:30-7:30 pm in Room 111-B (HOST space)
Students, join us for faith, fun, and snacks at Youth Group—plus community dinner at 5:30 pm before each session!
Kids Quest 2025
Kids Quest
Wednesdays
6:15–7:30 pm
Kids Quest kicks off Sept. 3 with fun Wednesday night activities for Pullen kids—play, crafts, stories, and games!
Men's Group
Men’s Group
Wednesdays, September 10—May 20
6:30–7:30 pm in the Library
Join a weekly discussion group starting Sept. 10 to explore podcasts, readings, and current events through shared life experiences.
Racial Equity Workshop: Phase 1
Racial Equity Workshop: Phase 1
October 9–10
9 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (221 Union St., Cary)
Join us for the Racial Equity Workshop to deepen your racial equity learning, so you can begin a journey toward social transformation and racial justice.
ICE Watch (Verifier) Training
ICE Watch (Verifier) Training
September 25
6:30–10 pm in Finlator Hall
You can play a role in keeping our most vulnerable neighbors safe from ICE kidnappings. Join this training session.
11th Annual Celebrate Oberlin
11th Annual Celebrate Oberlin
September 20
1–7 pm at Oberlin Regional Library and Avance Care (815 Oberlin Road, Raleigh)
Join the Friends of Oberlin Village for this annual event that will include a full day of presentations, exhibits, and tours.
Giving Through Venmo Has Moved!
Giving Through Venmo Has Moved!
Giving through Venmo is now easier and more impactful with our new charity account.
Caroling Christmas Choir (Youth and Adults)
Caroling Christmas Choir (Youth and Adults)
October 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19 ; December 3 & 10
7:30-8:30 pm in 203
Join the Caroling Christmas Choir—rehearsals start Oct. 15 for a joyful Dec. 14 service with choir, orchestra, and carols!
Resonance Choir: Rehearsals
Resonance Choir: (Youth and Adults)
Wednesdays, March 11—April 22, 2026 (excluding April 1)
7:30–8:30 pm in 203
Join the Resonance Choir this spring and help lead a powerful worship service celebrating Pullen’s ever-becoming life and ministries on April 26!
Adult Festival Choir
Adult Festival Choir
Wednesdays, January 7—28, 2026
7:30-8:30 pm in 203
Sing with purpose and prepare for an inspiring Charleston choir festival—join the Adult Festival Choir as rehearsals starting January 7!
Youth Festival Choir: Rehearsals
Youth Festival Choir
Wednesdays, January 7—March 4, 2026
6–6:30 pm in 203
Lift your voice with friends and prepare for an unforgettable Myrtle Beach festival—join the Youth Festival Choir with rehearsals beginning January 7!
Strategic Plan Update
Strategic Plan Update
The Deacon Council has written an update on our progress under the Strategic Plan.
Reflecting on the Summer Sunday Series
Reflecting on the Summer Sunday Series
The Committee on Becoming an Anti-Racist Congregation wants to express our sincere gratitude for everyone who participated in the Summer Sunday Series on unconscious bias.
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!