Transition
CTK Administrator
Congregational Meeting

The members of Christ the King Presbyterian Church are called to a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, preceded by a prayer meeting that will start at 6:30p. This meeting will be held virtually.

Business to be conducted at the meeting:

  1. Elect a pastoral search committee* for the purpose of recommending a pastoral candidate for Cambridge

  2. Elect church officers – the slate of candidates to be elected will be shared upon approval by the Session

  3. Share information with the church

Instructions for how to participate in the virtual meeting will be forthcoming.

* PCA Book of Church Order chapter 20-2

Transition
CTK Administrator
Congregational Meeting (10/18)

The members of Christ the King Presbyterian Church are called to two upcoming Congregational Meetings.

The first is on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM and will be held virtually. Business to be conducted at the October meeting:
1. Consider the resignation of Rev. Rick Downs as Pastor of Christ the King Presbyterian Church
2. Approve a process for forming a pastoral search committee*
3. Hear more information and ask questions related to placing an interim pastor in Cambridge and the search for a permanent replacement

The second is on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM and will be held virtually. Business to be conducted at the November meeting:
1. Elect a pastoral search committee* for the purpose of recommending a pastoral candidate for Cambridge
2. Elect church officers – the slate of candidates to be elected will be shared upon approval by the Session

For updates about these two meetings, please follow https://www.ctkboston.org/news-events. Instructions for how to participate in the virtual meetings will be forthcoming. Other business may be added to either meeting. If so, we will provide advance notice.

* PCA Book of Church Order chapter 20-2

Community Announcements

Worcester Sox

Some folks are headed to a Worcester Red Sox (AAA minor league) game on either Saturday Aug 17 or Aug 31 at 4:00, and we want you to come too! Polar Park is brand new and an easy hour’s drive from Cambridge; we can figure out a ride for you if you are car-free. All ages are invited. If you might be interested, contact Lydia Carter and by the end of June we will settle on the best date and price range (way cheaper than Fenway) for those who want to come.

Looking for Roommate

Rebekah Tsang is looking for a female roommate to take over for a roommate moving to Chicago  mid-June. Rent is $800/month + utilities for your own bedroom in a 3 bed, 1 bath apartment with in unit laundry in Brighton. The other roommate is a young working professional.  The house is a 5- min walk to the 57, 66 and 86 bus. 15 min walk to the B line, Near Boston Landing commuter rail. If you have a car, there's street parking. Please contact Rebekah Tsang (tsangrm@gmail.com)

Soccer Nights

Soccer Nights (soccernights.org) is looking for volunteers! Soccer Nights is a free summer evening soccer clinic that seeks to promote athletic skill, leadership development, and citywide unity in neighborhoods throughout Greater Boston. As a collaborative effort organized by multiple churches in Cambridge, this is a great opportunity to love neighbors and to be a blessing to the children in our city.  Last year, they had more than 200 kids, served by 85 volunteers, across 7 churches. The dates for this year are Monday June 24th to Friday June 28th 2024 (5 evenings). Learn more at their website.

Housing Request

Looking for Subletter: Innocent Mpoki, a PhD student at Boston College and friend of CTKer Joseph Melkonian, is looking for a summer subletter between June and August in Lower Allston. The rent for the room is $902 per month plus utilities. The room is a 4 bedroom shared house. There is an in-unit washer, dryer, and shared kitchen and living room. The roommates are all male, 1 professional, and 2 Ph.D. students. The room will be furnished. The house is close to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's and the 86, 70, 66, and 64 buses. It’s also a 10-minute walk to the Harvard School of Engineering and a 5-minute walk to the Harvard Business School. For more details, please message Innocent Mpoki at innocent.mpoki@gmail.com

Prattville

Sophie Linnell and Rosemary Boyle warmly invite the congregation to visit the Prattville Gallery (42 Nichols St, Chelsea MA) to contemplate Gordon College's Matthew Doll Night | Desert | Garden. Art Discussion: Saturday 5pm - 6:30pm  on April 27. We welcome artists and arts patrons (and aspiring arts patrons) to join us for a guided small group discussion with the question "What does it mean to stand in front of a painting?"  The honor of your presence is greatly appreciated.

Brookwoods

Camp Brookwoods and Deer Run are looking for any college or young adult aged men and women to work at camp this summer. Their summer program is a 10-week staff commitment from June 9 - August 18, and they are in need of several more mature Christians to help! If you know anyone who would be a good fit for one of the following positions they can apply at this link. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to their Director of Ministry Services, Robert Dawson (Robert@Christiancamps.net) with any questions. Their staff needs are:

  • 5-7 Male Counselors

  • 1 Female Counselor

  • 1 Camp Store Manager (includes admin work)

  • 1 Climbing Instructor

  • 2 Nannies for staff families

  • 1 Swim Director

  • 1 Facilities Staff

  • 1 Horse Staff

  • 2 Food Service Staff

  • 3 Tripping Staff (1 Male and 2 Females)

Singles Event

The Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod (OPC) is hosting the first NAPARC Singles Retreat in the Boston area. This is the first attempt to promote fellowship among the singles in reformed and presbyterian churches in this region. More information can be found here. Cost is $135 per person. Space is limited, so register ASAP to ensure your spot! Retreat location is Dover, VT. Register here by June 12th. Questions? Contact Schylie La Belle — schyliej@icloud.com or 774.368.8300.

Park Street School Positions

Park Street School has several job openings for 2024-2025. A list of open positions can be found here. The school is located in the heart of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and offers a continuous, integrated, Christian-based learning environment to students from toddler to grade six. Exemplifying a Christian worldview, Park Street School is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously striving to maintain a faculty and staff with varying backgrounds and cultural experiences. Park Street School offers competitive benefits, generous time off, and a meaningful work environment with like-minded colleagues. Please email employment@parkstreetschool.org for complete job descriptions and application instructions. If you are interested in being considered, please complete their Online Employment Application. Be sure to upload a cover letter and resume when prompted.

Route One

Want to help end sex trafficking and support survivors? Come to Route One Ministry’s Annual Fundraiser & Concert on Saturday, April 27 from 5-8 pm at Granite City Church in Quincy, MA. Our biggest fundraiser of the year will feature the region's best musicians, great food, and survivor stories. Learn more about this issue, meet someone new, and be a part of the fight to end trafficking. All funds raised will go to Route One Ministry, a local anti-trafficking effort. Learn more & RSVP: lovedbyrouteone.org/fundraiser.

Fare Forward

Jesse Porch has been working with Fare Forward and the Boston Fellows to start a monthly reading and discussion group here at CTK. Fare Forward is an "intentionally ecumenical Christian review of ideas," and each session of the reading group will focus on 2-3 articles from previous editions to discuss in depth. The initial meeting was March 24, 3-4:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall, and going forward will target the 3rd Sunday every month (April 21 will be next). Please contact Jesse if you're interested so he can pass along the reading selections and keep in touch.

Roommate

Looking for Roommate: Katie Baldwin attended CTK last summer when she was in Boston for an internship. She is graduating from Princeton this spring and moving to Boston to work full-time in software engineering. She is hoping to find (female) Christian roommates who are interested in prioritizing community and hospitality, and is looking to live along the Red Line, potentially in the Porter Square area. Please reach out (kgbaldwin2001@gmail.com) if you’d be interested or know of any opportunities!

BR available

Available to rent: 1 bedroom available in a 3 bedroom apartment at Revere. Other roommate is a Christian and the landlord is pastor Kelly Madden (the lead of the Boston Fellows program), so it is a nice opportunity for a girl who is looking for a lovely Christian home. It will be available last week of January for move in. The address is 165 Bellingham Ave - close to Beachmont station blue line. Interested people can contact Miriam, the tenant (miriam.riad222@gmail.com) and pastor Kelly, the landlord (kelly.alvin.madden@gmail.com).

Housing Needed

Emily Berry is a Christian and a friend of CTK alums, the Soria family. She is looking for an extra room to stay in while in Boston from Nov 12- Dec 25th (she could also stay a shorter time - Nov 12 - Dec 4th). She is a ballet dancer and is dancing in Jose Mateo’s Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker. If you have space for any or all of that timeframe, please reach out to Emily at emilyhelman97@gmail.com.