LGBTQIA+ Fellowship

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.

Mission Statement

The LGBTQ Fellowship, as part of the Pullen faith community, seeks to:

  • Help people who are LGBTQ integrate into the life and ministry of the church and provide safe places for our community to be together.

  • Partner with other advocacy and LGBTQ groups in our community to work for equality and justice for members of our community.

  • Educate the Pullen congregation and community about justice and equality issues affecting the LGBTQ community.

Who We Are

Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is a 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.

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

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 7:00 – 8:30 pm on the third Monday of each month in the chapel. Contact: Jill Hinton

Brave Space

LGBTQIA+ college student’s Brave Space meets first and third Thursdays at 6:00 pm the 111-B.

Carolina Aging Alliance

The Carolina Aging Alliance is a social and mutual support group for senior lesbian women. This group meets 4th Mondays in Room 130-H at 10:00 am.

Social Activities
Second Sunday lunch at a nearby restaurant
Christmas Potluck every year

Church-wide Activities

  • Sunday School (9:45-10:45 AM)

  • Sunday Worship (11:00 AM)

  • Wednesday night supper and program (5:15 PM)

  • POW Pullen Outdoor Weekend – Memorial Day weekend

  • Biennial Church-Wide Retreat

  • Opportunities to volunteer in youth and children’s ministries

  • Opportunities to serve on church committees and participate in mission groups.

Social Justice
Participation in such things as:

  • NC Pride march

  • Alliance of Baptists Convocations

  • Wake County Public School System Diversity Efforts

Interested in learning more? Contact covery@pullen.org or imcpherson@pullen.org to learn more!