LGBTQIA+ Ministry
Our work is to continue to encourage Pullenites to welcome and affirm all persons regardless
of sexual or gender orientation and to encourage LGBTQ Pullenites to fully engage in the life of the church.
Who We Are
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is an LGBTQ-affirming, courageous, authentic community of faith. Yes, you read that right – we are Baptists.
We are not afraid to struggle with difficult questions of faith. After lengthy discussion and prayer, in 1992, Pullen endorsed unqualified acceptance of gay/lesbian Christians. Within a year, Pullen was excluded from the Raleigh Baptist Association, the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Our affirming stance means the LGBTQ persons are not only welcome at Pullen, but invited to actively participate in every aspect of the life of the church.
We are proud to be a founding congregation of the LGBTQ-affirming Alliance of Baptists and early members of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists.
Engaging in the Life of the Church
The Jack McKinney LGBTQ and Straight Allies Support Group
This support group is open to all LGBT friends, families, and straight allies who wish to share and be heard in a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. The group offers a supportive, caring, and confidential space for sharing of joys and frustrations. Meetings are held from 7 – 8:30 pm on the third Monday of each month in the chapel. Contact: Jill Hinton
Brave Space
LGBTQIA+ college students’ Brave Space meets first and third Thursdays at 6:00 pm 111-B.
Interested in learning more? Contact covery@pullen.org to learn more!
Brave Space
LGBTQIA+ college students’ Brave Space meets first and third Thursdays at 6:00 pm 111-B.
Out! Raleigh
Each year, Pullen shows its Pride at Out Raleigh to remind the LGBTQ community in Raleigh that they are welcome at Pullen.
Interested in learning more? Contact covery@pullen.org to learn more!