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Serve with Pullen Partner AMOS Health and Hope in Nicaragua
August 14–23
Nejapa, Nicaragua
AMOS Health and Hope, our partners serving communities across Nicaragua, are inviting 12 individual travelers to join a team for a unique service experience. The trip dates are August 14–23, and the deadline to apply is 3/31.
2026 Seed Grants Applications open
April 15 - April 30
Applications for 2026 Seed Grants supporting social justice initiatives and community projects.
Historical Oberlin Village Guided Walking Tour
Fourteen Pullenites recently enjoyed a walking tour of Historic Oberlin Village on a beautiful Saturday morning.
15-Year Work Anniversary for Sylvanda Judd
We joyfully celebrate Sylvanda Judd for 15 years of outstanding service as Pullen’s custodian and thank him for his dedication to the life of Pullen.
Information Session on Visiting Alabama Civil Rights Sites
April 9
7:30 pm
Zoom
Join the Anti-Racist Committee for a short session about a possible pilgrimage to civil rights museums and historic sites in Alabama.
Siler Garden Plant Sale
April 19
10:30–11:00 and 12:15–1:30
Finlator Hall
The Siler Garden Committee will host a donation-based plant sale with proceeds supporting Siler Garden maintenance.
Breakfast with the Bunny
Breakfast with the Bunny
March 28
9:30 a.m–12:30 p.m
Alexander Family YMCA Youth Annex
Join Pullen Kids and the Alexander YMCA for pancakes, an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, and other fun family activities
Host Space Move to Cox Building
Host Space Move to Cox Building
March 22
12:15 PM (immediately following the service) | Host Space to Cox Building
We are looking for a few helping hands on Sunday, March 22, immediately following the service (around 12:15–12:30 PM).
Speak Out for Democracy: No Kings March
Mar 28
Raleigh, Cary, Apex
Join Pullen folk and friends to express disagreement with unjust government actions through non-violent marches.
Preparing to Meet With Your Elected Representatives
March 25
6:00–7:00 pm | Zoom
Join a Zoom webinar with Susannah Tuttle from NCCC Eco-Justice Connection to learn step-by-step how to schedule meetings with your NC and US representatives.
Supporting Voter Registration
Supporting Voter Registration
Join Pullen Friends of Democracy in supporting YouCanVote, a non-partisan organization helping register voters in North Carolina.
Darkness RISING: The Kickoff
Darkness RISING: The Kickoff
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Finlator Hall
Join Darkness RISING Project for Darkness RISING: The Kickoff, an exciting prelude to Darkness RISING: Live, the 9th annual arts and mental health block party.
Youth Retreat
April 10–12, 2026
5:00 PM Friday – 3:00 PM Sunday | Trinity Center, Pine Knoll Shores, NC
A weekend retreat for Pullen Youth featuring bonfires, group sessions, and time to hang out by the water.
Communion with the Wild
May 17
3–5 pm | Schenck Forest
Come be in community, not only with other humans but with the non-human world as well.
Do Justice! Monthly Zoom Meeting
March 5 | noon–1 pm | Zoom:
Join us to find ways to turn your desire for a better world into action through shared support, strategy, and advocacy
Pullen Solar Energy Update
Our Cox and Poteat Chapel solar panels have produced 376,197 kWh since 2022, reducing CO2 by 518,957 lbs and avoiding 26,487 gallons of gasoline.
Joys and Concerns in February
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.
Pullen Legacy Giving Launch
Pullen Legacy Giving Launch
March 8
During Worship at Pullen
Join the Pullen Legacy Giving program and help ensure that Pullen’s good work continues for generations.
Conscious Aging: Exploring Your Retirement Living Options
May 15
11:30 am–1 pm in Finlator Hall
Join us to learn about the available options and which ones best suit your needs or the needs of those in your care.
Triangle Tenant Union Neighborhood Defense Training
March 22 at 5pm
Finlator Hall
Learn about tenant unions, setting up an alerts chat, and talking with neighbors to grow and maintain a local alert system.