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From the Church Administrator Search Committee: David Anderson

To the Pullen Memorial Baptist Church and Congregation,

After careful consideration of all of our options, and David’s success in the interim role, the Church Administrator Search Committee has recommended unanimously to the Personnel Committee David Anderson to be our next Church Administrator. Personnel, with support from the pastor, also voted unanimously.

We have offered the job and David has accepted. Please see all of our comments below.

Pullen Mission Women Is Taking the Summer Off!

September 8

10 AM | Room 310 and Zoom

Pullen Mission Women is taking the summer off and looks forward to gathering again in September.

The Table

Wednesdays

5:30 pm in Finlator Hall

Join us at The Table! During this gathering, we connect over a meal, share the joys and concerns of our lives, and discuss relevant topics or just have fun.

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Out Raleigh Pride

June 27 | 12–7 pm

Help represent an affirming Christian community at Out Raleigh by assisting with setup, breakdown, transportation, or greeting visitors at the booth

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Updates from the Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN), June 2026

Learn about recent CCN updates, including leadership changes, new partners, a 2027 international gathering, and monthly Zoom gatherings focused on reconciliation and peacemaking

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Back to School Clothing Drive

August 1–15 | Youth Room

Donate clothing for children ages 5–18 to benefit A Note in the Pocket, which helps provide clothing for students in the area.

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Wiley Elementary Reading Partner Program Update

The Wiley Elementary Reading Partner Program supported 40 students through one-on-one reading sessions, resulting in significant gains in reading fluency, accuracy, and confidence.

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Welcoming our New Yale Interns: Rebecca and Drake

We are delighted to welcome two interns from Yale Divinity School to Pullen this summer.

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Resettlement Committee Requests Items as they Welcome a Family

Our Resettlement Committee welcomes a family of 5 to our community - donations of household, personal care, bedding, clothing, and other items are needed.

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Children’s Summer Sunday Group

June 7 – August 23

(Sundays; no meeting July 5)

9:30 AM–Noon | Room 122

Pullen Kids Summer Sunday Group (K–5th Grades) is here!

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Pullen's Pals Story Time

Wednesdays

June 3 – August 26

10:30–11:30 am | Room 125 (through June 10); Location TBA beginning June 17

Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers are invited to join Pullen's Pals Storytime!

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Summer Sunday Series

This summer we will explore six areas of “our life together."

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Joys and Concerns in May

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.

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Serve on a Pullen Committee or Council

The Nominating Committee is looking for candidates to serve beginning in 2027

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Pullen is Hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator

Pullen seeks a dedicated and compassionate community connector, 15–20 hours per week, to support social justice ministries and partner organizations.

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Disarming Hearts: A Vigil of Remembrance following Guns to Gardens

June 13

Guns to Gardens: 11am–2pm

Disarming Hearts: 4–5pm | Off campus

A free, safe, and anonymous gun disposal event (gift cards up to $200 while supplies last) and a vigil of prayers, songs, and readings for survivors of gun violence, supported by Pullen Mission & Outreach Council

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Pullen's Earth Ministry Team Requests Your Urgent Support!

As people of faith, please voice your opinion and demand the NC Utilities Commission reject Duke Energy's proposed, unjustified 18% rate hike, the Public Comment Period is closing very soon.