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

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is looking for volunteers to provide additional one-on-one companionship and support to their long-term chronic-care patients. They ask for an hour a week, where volunteers can read, listen to music, or just converse with patients who are approaching the end of life. Training is provided at their location in Dedham, but volunteers can serve in Dedham or at their Boston location. Training will begin in March. You can learn more at their website or contact their Volunteer Coordinator at michelleperry@hsl.harvard.edu.

Warren Nanny

Matt and Kristin Warren, members of CTK and Boston North, are seeking a temporary, part-time nanny for their 6-month old son beginning in April.  They are currently looking for someone who is available 16 hrs/wk from April-June.  There is the potential to extend into July and August.  Matt and Kristin live in Melrose, about 25 minutes from Central Square.  For details and to apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/warrenfamnan2 or email Kristin at kewarren3@gmail.com.

Starlight

Back in November, Arvelle Adamson of Starlight Ministries came to speak about the ways this organization works to support those experiencing homelessness and possible ways CTK could partner with Starlight. One upcoming opportunity he mentioned was a Starlight Ministries Christmas Banquet on December 14. You can find their flyer here and sign up to help here. There are going to be several shifts during the day.

Incarnate Arts

The Arts Ministry at CTK Somerville is hosting an art show on December 14th at 2pm and 7:30pm called Incarnate Arts. The show will be structured around a series of Christmas-related Scripture passages that will be read before or during a correlating piece. Visual, written, and performing arts will be represented in the show. For more information, contact the CTKS Arts Ministry Director, Aseneth Castaneda.

East Arlington Apartment

Friend of CTK Marnie Nair is looking for a Christian woman to share a 2 bed/1 bath East Arlington apartment with her and her two sweet dogs. The room is currently fully furnished (see photos) but can also be rented unfurnished. There is off-street parking, free on-site laundry, a front porch and a fenced backyard. It’s a short walk to the Minuteman bike path, the Capitol theater and many shops and restaurants. Rent is $1,600 per month and includes all utilities, internet and house cleaner who comes 2x per month. Room is available as of Jan 1 and is open to short-, part-, or long-term renters. If you are interested, please text Marnie at (619) 573-7848.

Subletter Needed

Subletter Needed: Large bedroom available within a two bed apartment to sublet Dec 1st to Aug 31st 2020 in a very spacious 2 bed/1 bath Southie apartment. Rent 1250/month + utilities (electric, gas, internet). The other occupant is a female a kindergarten teacher. She would prefer a generally quiet, Christian, and clean roommate who is great to live with! If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact Aidan Barrow.

Learning Center Volunteers

Volunteer opportunity in East Cambridge: The Learning Center in East Cambridge is looking for volunteers to tutor kids in Grades 6, 7, and 8. These students are singled out by teachers for special help—which means none of these are students who could afford private tutoring. The Learning Center is held on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 starting on December 4 and the commitment for volunteers lasts until May 6. To learn more, you can see their flyer or contact Julie Croston from Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc.

Y2Y Shelter

Y2Y is a youth shelter in Harvard Square serving young adults experiencing homelessness. They are staffed primarily by students and volunteers. They are currently looking for volunteers for the winter break to help out when some of our student volunteers go home for the holidays. They are currently very understaffed for the holiday season and volunteering in any capacity would be an immense help to those we serve. Click here for more information or contact Jacob Heart, the Y2Y Community Engagement Director, to learn more.

Seraphim Singers Concert

CTK member Jonathan Henreckson sings in a semi-professional choir which is having a concert in November featuring a selection of sacred and secular music appropriate for the upcoming winter season. They will be performing on Sat. Nov. 9, 8PM, at Eliot Church of Newton, as well as on Sun. Nov. 10, 3PM, at First Church in Cambridge. All are invited to a reception put on by Persimmon Catering after each concert. Advance tickets are $22 Adults/$18 Students, Seniors & Veterans (with valid ID). Door prices are $25 Adults/$20 Students, Seniors & Veterans (with valid ID)/$5 Low Income (with valid SNAP card).

Meet Missionaries

Come meet Josiah Venture missionaries, Diana and Bogdan Anton. We will be meeting in the CTK Fellowship Hall this Saturday, October 26th from 11a-12:30p. Diana and Bogdan Anton will have an opportunity to share their vision of ministry in Romania with us. There will be snacks and coffee and possibly other warm drinks as well. For more information, contact Rachel Thrasher.