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Civil Rights Museum visit
Twenty seven Pullenites enjoyed a train trip to Greensboro on Sept. 27th to tour the International Civil Rights Museum.
Film Screening & Conversation: Backs Against the Wall – The Howard Thurman Story
Friday, October 24, at 7:00 PM
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church - Finlator Hall
Howard Thurman was one of the most influential spiritual voices of the 20th century and a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In his groundbreaking book, Jesus and the Disinherited, Thurman reminds us that the life and teachings of Jesus call us to deep inner work.
Music Ministry Groups Starting in October
The Pullen Music Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for individuals to experience the benefits and joys of communal music-making. All are welcome to participate!
HOST Needs Home Providers!
Housing Options for Students Today (HOST) is actively recruiting up to 10 new host homes in Wake County to provide college students with safe, private bedrooms.
Joys and Concerns in September
Celebrating joys, praying in loss and praying with our community.
Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity!
October 18
8:15 am–3:30 pm at Old Poole Place (925 Ridge Rock Road, Raleigh)
You are invited to participate in the Fall 2025 Habitat Wake Beloved Build — building bridges with other faith communities and building affordable homes for those in need.
Pullen Kids Fall Festival
October 29
5:30–7:30 pm in Finlator Hall
Join us for the annual Fall Festival!
Important Update: Church Documents Moving to Realm
We are moving important documents from our public website to Realm, our secure online platform.
NO KINGS Raleigh: National Day of Action
October 18
10 am–2 pm at 6100 Capital Blvd, Raleigh—Capitol Blvd between Oak Forest Rd and Old Wake Forest Rd
NO KINGS is a peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption.
Tree Care Happening Around Pullen
Tree Care Happening Around Pullen
Over the next few weeks, you may notice tree care activity.
Donation Collection for Cuba
Sundays through November 30
On Sundays, Pullen is collecting donations for our friends at Primera Iglesia Bautista Matanzas in Cuba. During church time, there will be a donations box at the church’s front entrance and the Finlator back door.
Worship Livestream Is Moving to YouTube!
This Sunday, September 28, Pullen’s worship livestreaming will move from Vimeo to YouTube.
An Update from Jim and Susan Pike
A heartfelt farewell from longtime Pullen members reflecting on 16 years of friendship, faith, and the lasting impact of Pullen’s social gospel mission
Better Together 4 NC Event
October 23
6:30 pm at White Memorial Presbyterian Church (1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh — Calvin Building, Room 200)
Join us to hear our guest speaker, Rev. Vance Haywood, Jr., executive director of The Bryant Center and Senior Pastor of St. John's Metropolitan Community Church in Raleigh.
AMOS Health and Hope: Partnership Update
Pullen partners with A Ministry of Sharing (AMOS) Health and Hope to provide life-changing healthcare and respond to community-identified needs in remote communities of Nicaragua.
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
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
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
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.