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Democracy Defenders
Democracy Defenders
March 2, 2026
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Finlator Hall
Join Pullen’s new democracy-supporting group for pizza and planning as we explore voter registration, opposing voter suppression, and other pro-democracy activities
Pullen Kids Mission Opportunity: Luncheon and Project Linus!
(For K-5 Families)
March 1
12:15–1:45 pm in Finlator Hall
This year, Pullen Kids will make no-sew blankets to donate to The Linus Project.
Conscious Aging: Things to Do Before You Die
Conscious Aging: Things to Do Before You Die
March 13
11:30 am–1 pm in Finlator Hall
Learn how to put plans in place to spare your family stress and uncertainty, if something unexpected happens.
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18 (following dinner at The Table)
6:30 pm in the Chapel
This service is also an opportunity to get acquainted with our Lenten theme: Encounters with Jesus.
Private Tour: Pauli Murray Center
(Sponsored by ARC)
February 21 (This Saturday)
2:30–4 pm at the Pauli Murray Center (906 Carroll St, Durham)
Join the Anti-Racist Committee (ARC) for a private tour of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice
Earth Ministry Meeting
April 20
7:00–8:30 pm | Zoom
Please contact Ann Eller for more information or to participate. All are welcome to join this online gathering.
Alabama Civil Rights Tour: Interest Meeting
March 8
12:15–1:30 pm in Room 310
Pullen’s Anti-Racist Committee (ARC) is considering a tour of historic civil rights sites in Alabama.
Congregational Meeting, February 15
A congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, February 15, immediately after worship, in Finlator Hall.
To Pullenites: Many Thanks for the Food!
In November 2025, Pullen held a donation drive for the Food Pantry at Urban Ministries.
From the Finance Committee: Fundraising Policy
If you or your group plan to host a fundraiser at Pullen, please remember that the Finance Committee must approve all fundraising efforts first.
Joys and Concerns in January
Pullen is a loving, compassionate community that cares for and shares with one another in sickness and in health, in good times and in troubled times.
Has Your Contact Information Changed?
The Pullen staff wants to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in the church directory on Realm/Connect.
ICE Watch Verifier Training
(Sponsored by Siembra NC)
Every two weeks on Saturday (Starting January 31)
5–7 pm in Finlator Hall
All community members are invited to learn how to verify ICE activity, communicate accurate information, and support rapid community responses.
Neighborhood ICE Defense Training
February 8
5–7 pm in Finlator Hall
Do you want to keep yourself and your neighbors safe from ICE?
NC Shape-Note Singers Host All-Day Singing Event
February 28
9:30 am–3:30 pm in the Chapel
The NC Shape-Note Singers invite Pullenites and the Raleigh/Wake community to the annual statewide singing convention
Wake County Community Assembly for Immigrant Defense
January 31
5–7 pm in Finlator Hall
Join this town hall to help organize our community around the protection of our neighbors, friends, and colleagues from the violence of ICE and other law enforcement.
National Day of Racial Healing (Chalice Overy, Keynote Speaker)
National Day of Racial Healing (Chalice Overy, Keynote Speaker)
January 17
8:30–10 am at St. Joseph's AME Church (2521 Fayetteville Rd, Durham)
This year's program will feature keynote speaker Rev. Chalice Overy of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Important Notice from the Church Administrator
Important Notice from the Church Administrator
To ensure that your 2026 Pledge is processed correctly, log in to Realm now and double-check that your recurring payments are set up for 2026.
February Spaghetti Sunday Honors Pullen Elders
February 22nd
12:15 pm (after worship service) in Finlator Hall
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the Pullen Elders at this third Spaghetti Sunday, after worship.