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

Volunteer Opportunity

Cambridge School Volunteers

Do you have 1 hour a week to give to help a middle school student? Cambridge School Volunteers needs YOU! Join our team of tutors working with 6th, 7th and 8th graders on homework help and academic support in our Learning Centers. Learning Centers meet after school (3pm - 4:15 pm), on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for one-to-one tutoring at least once a week in all of the Cambridge public upper schools. Volunteers choose one day to help. All locations are easily accessible via public transportation. Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) provides orientation and training. CSV staff are present to support the student and tutor pairs in their weekly sessions. To take the first step towards making a difference, email Kasey Appleman. Learn more at www.csvinc.org.

Snow Removal Volunteers

The CTK Snow Team is an elite crew of volunteers who receive emails about opportunities to serve our city by shoveling or snowblowing the sidewalks in front of the church (while also drinking hot chocolate). No prior experience required -- just a willingness to receive emails and help out as your schedule permits. If this sounds exciting to you, and you think you should be receiving these emails, please contact Sarah. We would love to have you join us. 

China Outreach Ministries

China Outreach Ministries is looking for volunteers for their language partner program. This program is designed to connect Chinese international students with local Christians to foster friendship and assist with conversational English. We need friendly people of all ages and backgrounds. If you have a heart to love a neighbor, you’re the right person! No prior experience is required. For more information, contact Hannah Nation.  

East End House

East End House’s holiday programs provide a great way for individuals, families, community groups and corporations to give back during the holiday season. For more information please contact Catharine Downs. Here is how YOU can help Contribute: 

  •  “ADOPT-A-FAMILY”: Gifts and basic necessities for a specific family though the “Adopt-a-Family” program.
  • HOLIDAY DRIVE: New, unwrapped educational games and activity sets, books, warm clothing and basic necessities for our Holiday Drive. 

   Volunteer (we welcome individuals and groups!):

  • Assist with sorting and organizing donations and/or wrapping gifts for our Holiday Drive.

Volunteer Opportunity

Tutoring Plus is looking for volunteer tutors for the 2014-2015 academic year.  Volunteers provide free tutoring to Cambridge high school and middle school students, for one hour per week, on a variety of academic subjects.  Tutoring Plus matches students to tutors based on academic strengths and needs, and provides training and support for tutors.  For questions, see Tutoring Plus’ FAQ page or contact Nathan Barczi.

Second Saturdays Leadership Team

Help out with Second Saturdays! Our once monthly social event at Cambridge Brewing Co. is a fun and informal environment to get to know other CTKers. We are looking for people who would like to be on the leadership team. This involves attending and being a welcoming point person at two events a year.  If you would like to get involved please email the Church Office. 

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Father of CTK Members runs the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation out of Asheville, NC that is having a run/walk event in Boston on October 18th and they're looking for volunteers. The event will be held at Joe Moakley Park and starts at 4:00 PM (volunteers will need to be their earlier). For more information follow this link, read their brochure or contact organizer Dan Goden. 

China Outreach Ministries

China Outreach Ministries is looking for volunteer language/friendship partners to meet with Chinese scholars in the Cambridge area. Requires a once a week or twice a month commitment to meet with a student for an hour. Meeting times are flexible and determined by volunteers. A volunteer training will be held in the church office immediately following the service on Sunday, September 14th. Lunch will be provided. This is a great opportunity to serve our neighbors at MIT, Harvard, and Tufts with Christ’s love! For more information or to sign up for the volunteer training, contact Hannah Nation.