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Pullen Update September 8, 2019
Join us this week at Pullen!
September 8—15
Directory Correction The zip code for Melissa Michener is one digit off in our directory. This is the correct address: Melissa Michener
1432 Fairway Ridge Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606-1825
Free Healthcare Day Sept. 14 Registration is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of the clinic in Finlator Hall at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church. No preregistration or appoint-ments are necessary. All guests under
18-years-old must have a parent or guardian on site. For more information, call 919-442-8564 or visit www.raleighsaicenter.org/healthcare/contactus
Sunday, September 8 11:00 AM Worship, Sunday in the Park 12:15 PM Missions and Outreach Council, rm 203 2:00 PM Deacon Council, Finlator Monday, September 9 5:30 PM Building & Grounds, Library 6:30 PM Women’s Group, Xoco Restaurant Tuesday, September 10 12:30 PM McMillan-Freeman Circle, NCSU Club 2:00 PM Round Table Fellowship, Finlator Hall 6:30 PM Theology on Tap for Young Adults, Transfer Company Food Hall 6:30 PM Homelessness Work Group, rm 203 Wednesday, September 11 12:00 PM Lectionary Lunch, Library 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Dinner, Finlator Hall 6:00 PM Children’s Choir, Rehearsal Hall 6:30 PM Music Discovery, room 122 6:30 PM Wednesday Night Programming Thursday, September 12 2:00 PM Round Table Fellowship, Finlator Hall Sunday, September 15 9:30 AM Sunday Groups 10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship, Finlator Hall 10:30 AM Choral Worship Preparation 11:00 AM Worship, Sanctuary 12:15 PM Personnel Committee, room 122 12:15 PM Congregational Care Council, Library 12:15 PM Acolyte Training, Finlator Hall 2:00 PM Meditation Group, Chapel 2:30 PM Resettlement Mission Group Trauma Training, Finlator 4:00 PM Finance Committee, room 203
The Table launches on September 11! Here’s what’s on The Table, our new Wednesday evening program: September 11- Welcome to the Table We’ll have fun celebrating September birthdays, and spend some time getting acquainted with the rhythm of our new programming. We’ll also hear our youth and young adults talk about how they represented the congregation this summer. September 18-Christmas in September Luau Join us for a luau with The Ambassadors of Christmas Cheer. This is the last tour stop for this ukulele playing ensemble of Santas and spouses before they head back to the North Pole to gear up for the big season. We’ll share a Hawaiian-themed meal, and The Am-bassadors will lead us in a sing-a-long of island music as well as some Christmas classics. So grab that Ha-waiian shirt, or something festive and join us for the luau! The Ambassadors have told me that each at-tendee with receive not one, but two lei--one for you, and one to share the spirit with someone else! September 25-Intergenerational Game Night Children, youth and adults will combine for an evening of fun for all ages!
Triangle Climate Strike– September 20 12:30-2:30PM, Halifax Mall 300 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh We're in a CLIMATE EMERGENCY! Join forces and raise voices with Trian-gle students, faith communities, and those who care about our planet this
September 20th as millions of us around the world walk out of our homes and workplaces to join young people in the streets for the biggest global climate strike yet. We will learn about the impacts of climate change, inter-act with Triangle groups taking actions to avert the looming disaster and take personal action to make our concerns known. More info on Pullen’s facebook page. –Gail Powell
Work Group to End Homelessness Since March, several Pullen people have been meet-ing around the issues that affect people experiencing homelessness in our com-munity. Initially, our aim was to support the work of the Interfaith Network of Care for People Experi-encing Homelessness. After the success of the March event, we have broadened our work to the following: 1) Work toward advocacy around issues of home-
lessness that affect people and our city. 2) Communicate with the greater Pullen community
about these issues. 3) Continue to support the Interfaith Network. We are meeting monthly on the second Tuesday and welcome people from Pullen or friends of Pullen to join us. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 in Room 203. If you would like more information feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 919-622-4245. - Katie Hurley
Music Ministry Choir Festivals Save the Dates! Adult Festival by the Sea
(Charleston) - Jan. 24-26 Youth Festival by the Sea (Myrtle Beach) - March
6-8 Children's Raise a Song Festival (Asheboro) -
March 13-14
Local elections this fall: All eight seats on the Raleigh City Council, including the mayor’s spot, are up for grabs this October. The mayor and two at-large seats are elected by everyone within the city, while district candidates can only be voted on by people who live in the district. The terms are for two-years. Raleigh’s municipal election is October 8, 2019, and early voting starts on September 18. There will be a City Council candidates’ forum on September 10 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universal-ist Fellowship of Raleigh at 3313 Wade Avenue. This forum is for Districts A - E. -Brian Crisp
Pond e r i n g
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Caring can be learned by all human
beings, can be worked into the design
of every life, meeting an individual
need as well as a pervasive need in
society.
- Mary Catherine Bateson
Pullen Women's Group– Monday The next get together for the Pullen Women's Group is Monday, Sept. 9, at 6:30p.m. We will meet at Xoco (Mexican restaurant in the Glenwood South area, near downtown) 410 Glenwood Ave. They have a lovely front porch. All women are invited as we enjoy good food and casual conversation. TEXT Rita at 919-360-0975 so we know how big of a table to reserve. -Rita Rakestraw
Sunday Groups Resume September 15 Fall Sunday Groups begin September 15 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. This year we will have several adult options from which to choose. These are the following ways to enhance your faith, deepen your spiritual practice, or strengthen your biblical understanding:
Care of Creation // Room 309 Care of Creation focuses on environmental, political and social challenges faced by people of faith. We will also lean into the biblical teachings of right relationship with our planet’s elements: air, water, fire, earth, and how these elements influence our emotional, spiritual, physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Discoverers // Room 303 Finding grace, hope, joy, peace, love, gratitude and patience may seem like tall orders these days, but the Sunday Group of Discoverers believes we can do it—together! Discoverers are Pullenites who gather each Sunday to share their quest for a faithful, authentic life in these challenging times.
Exploring the Bible // Room 307 With a rotating roster of teachers, Exploring the Bible focuses on thematic, topical, and exegetical passages from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. The group combines the best and current practices of biblical scholarship with contemporary issues and social situations.
Free Thinkers // Room 310 Free Thinkers (formerly the Grope Group) is a discussion-based class that grapples with hard questions in the current political and social world. These discussions are informed by written, oral and visual references that encourage and en-lighten the commitment of participants to justice and compassion in our personal and civic lives.
McMillan Group // Room 312 This group looks to stories and life for great questions and greater answers.
Parenting Together // Room 308 Parenting Together is an open and informal gathering for Pullen parents and caregivers of children to explore, together, what it means to parent. We will share our experiences, ask questions, and enjoy each other’s company.
Pullen 101 // Room 203 Pullen 101 is an 8-week course designed to introduce people to the culture and ministries of Pullen.
Spiritual Practices // Poteat Chapel The Spiritual Practices Sunday group will continue to deepen its exploration of contemplative practices in a worship-like fashion, including centering prayer, chant, lovingkindness meditation and lectio divina. I hope you will make plans to attend one of these classes as it is a great way to participate in the life of Pullen. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have questions. -Brian Crisp
