The children’s programs at Pullen are designed to offer opportunities for children to experience and learn about God.
Complete the Kid’s Ministry Information Form to help us better serve your family.
Stay connected with Pullen Kids through Pastor Tommy’s weekly emails. They are full of info and activities for your children grades K-5, as well as weekly Zoom links.
Interested in helping? Click the link below to sign up!
Contact: Tommy Cook, Minister with Children and Families
919.828.0897, x212 | tcook@pullen.org
Children do not need to be taught how to “know” God; they are naturally intuitive about their relationship with God. Our mission at Pullen is to foster an understanding of that relationship and offer ways to explore and deepen that relationship.
The children’s programs at Pullen are designed to offer opportunities for children to experience and learn about God. The curriculum for Sunday Groups incorporates stories from the Bible and contemporary sources that focus on people’s relationships with God. In Children’s Worship, children are offered the opportunity to “come close to God” in a worship setting (with a few tweaks that accommodate more wiggles and giggles). In our Wednesday night programs, children learn ways that they can be leaders in the church through the music ministry and through participation in church mission projects. They even learn how they can impact their community and the world and how that is connected to their relationship with God.
Offerings throughout the Academic Year
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Pullen Kids Summer Sunday Groups: June 8–August 17 (excluding July 6) from 9:30–10:30 am in Room 122
During the Summer Sunday Groups, Pullen kids will enjoy being together, creating and playing, and celebrating God through activities and stories from the Bible. Caregivers are invited to enjoy this experience with the children.
Note: Childcare will be available for preschoolers at 9:30 am in Room 120.
Contact: Tommy Cook
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Kids Quest: Summer Schedule: June 18, July 23, and August 20 at 6:15 pm in Room 122 (Preschool), Room 120 (K-5th grade)
After our community dinner, preschoolers can enjoy free play in Room 122. Older children can choose from a variety of activities -- Storytime in the children's library, Craft Time in Room 120, Game Time in Room 116, or free time on the playground. Join us for a fun and engaging evening!
Contact: Tommy Cook
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Children's Worship: PAUSED FOR THE SUMMER
1st-3rd graders are invited to "follow the light" to Children's Worship partway through the service. In Children's Worship, kids have the opportunity to "come close to God" in a setting designed to accommodate more wiggles and giggles. Pullen uses the Godly Play Curriculum, which incorporates the Montessori method of teaching. Parents are welcome to accompany their children if they'd like.
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Preschool Childcare: Sundays from 9:30 am–noon in Room 117 (infant / toddler); Room 120 (two years and up) NOT MEETING July 6, August 24, 31
While adults engage in our impactful Sunday Groups, we provide dedicated childcare for preschoolers. During worship services, preschoolers are lovingly cared for in our nursery. All paid and volunteer staff who come in contact with children have gone through Pullen’s “Safe Congregation” training and have been background-checked.
If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery, please contact Tommy Cook.
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Pullen PALs
Pullen PALs (Parents and Littles): Time and location TBD
Are you the parent or grandparent of a baby, toddler, or preschooler and want to connect with other parents at Pullen? Join the Pullen PALs for this family dining experience! Siblings and caregivers are also welcome.
To learn more, please contact Maggie Zeillmann at 919-757-3658.
Contact: Tommy Cook
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Pullen PALs Storytime
Pullen PALs Storytime: Wednesdays, from 10:30-11:30 am location TBD
Parents of babies and toddlers are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings for Pullen PALs (Parents and Littles) Storytime. We will have a story and songs in the kids library, followed by free play in newly-renovated Room 120. All are welcome to join this community event, as space allows. For more information, contact Shelby Forrest.
Contact: Tommy Cook
Social Activities for Kids and Families
(Throughout the year we have fun activities for families)
Monthly Family Gatherings
Children’s Camps
Halloween Carnival
Children’s Christmas Play
Easter Egg Hunt
Camp Pullen (Weeklong Summer Day Camp)
Cookouts and Parties
Volunteer
Volunteers for Pullen Kids- Making Pullen a Place of Love and Safety
Each time we have a child dedication service we covenant as a community to be a place of love, nurture and faith for children. It is important that the children in our midst know that they are loved and valued as vital members of our community. How do we do that? We pray. We love. We teach. We build relationships.
As we are coming BACK to our in-person community, we need volunteers for Sundays and Wednesdays starting in September to spend time teaching, learning and playing with our children. There are opportunities with our nursery to our fifth graders.
Not sure you know enough about the Bible? That’s okay. Not sure you have all the answers to kids’ questions? Good! We all struggle with our theological beliefs. SS Teachers are not expected to know everything about God or the Bible. You are invited to be a partner in learning with the children. Kids don’t mind if you don’t know where a book is in the Bible or if you get Elijah confused with Elisha (who doesn’t). And children can have fresh, new perspectives that will give you lots to ponder.
Never worked with kids before? That's okay, no teaching experience is needed. Volunteers work in teams; curriculum is provided. We will provide the necessary training when all volunteers go through Pullen’s “Safe Congregation” orientation to be scheduled.
Check out the list below to find a place to volunteer. Then, contact Tommy Cook at 828-0897, ext.2, or tcook@pullen.org to get more information.
Job Descriptions for Children’s Ministry
Sunday Morning Family Greeters
September through May commitment
Check in Pullen families, and gather important information from visitors
Sundays, 9:15 – 10:30 AM
Assist workers and provide an extra layer of safety for our children
Four or Five volunteers are needed to serve once a month
Infant Care (ON CALL AS NEEDED)
September through May commitment
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 AM and/or 10:30- Noon
Be available when members or visitors need care for babies (pre-toddlers)
Toddler Sunday School Teacher
September through May commitment
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 AM
Work with paid children’s caregivers
Primary goal is to build relationships and offer consistency to children
Each week, one volunteer leads a lesson while paid children’s caregivers assist with the activities (lesson plans are provided). No formal teaching or theological training is needed. Come experience the stories anew with the children
Preschool Sunday School Teacher
Twos, Threes and Fours class
September through May commitment
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 AM
Work with paid children’s caregivers
Primary goal is to build relationships and offer consistency to children