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

CTK Dorchester Resource for Parents

For parents looking for some structure to these days with kids: Christ the King Dorchester hosted a live-stream talk on how to create rhythm and structure at home during the school closures. You can tune-in here: https://bit.ly/2UgokQa. If you're a parent you may be asking yourself reasonable questions such as "What will I do with my kids for the next few weeks?" or "How do I keep my home from becoming a free-for-all playground?" Kate Ortiz shared some ideas and thoughts about what providing creating rhythm and structure for families with students at home might look like for the next few weeks. Kate has extensive experiencing not only homeschooling her four children but she also currently works part-time at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary - thus, she brings invaluable experience and wisdom to this discussion.

St. John's Passion

CTK member Leonard Layne is sponsoring an evening of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Johannes Passion just in time for Holy Week. This oft-neglected Passion music depicts the last events of the life of Jesus our Lord and Savior. Music will fill the air as you enter the candle lit Sanctuary. The Scene? The Garden. We will depict the events of Jesus arrest, then his trial, which lead up to his death “for us and men and for our salvation” You are invited to sing along, read at times, and enjoy the mystery of Jesus love on the night when he said, ‘’If you seek me, then let these go their way.” There will be breaks for singing, an intermission and food at the end, where you can discuss the evening with friends.
What: Multimedia event (St. John Passion in Act, Singing, Recording, and Video)
Where: Christ the King Presbyterian Church
When: Saturday March 28 @ 7:00 PM
Contact Leonard with any questions you may have.

Grace Prep

Grace Prep in Watertown is a hybrid homeschool program that allows both the benefits of both a classroom and a homeschool environment. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, please let check out graceprepboston.org! Grace Prep is having information nights on March 10 and 24 (see flier for details). Please contact Jenna Wertheimer at graceprepboston@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

Room Needed for Student from Germany

Looking for housing: Jonas Zimmer, a 23-year-old medical student from Heidelberg, Germany is looking for roommates in the Boston area. In June he is moving to Boston to do his research at Brigham and Womens Hospital in the field of cardiology for 12 months. Ideally, he would like to stay in a shared place with other young people that love Jesus and can be a home for his time in Boston. If you know of any possibilities, please contact him via email: jonaszimmer96@web.de

Capitalism Debate

Moving ONLINE: On March 14, Boston Fellows is hosting an online debate: "Is capitalism compatible with a Christian vision of human flourishing?" with Anne Rathbone Bradley and Ron Sider. How should Christians view our current economic system? Does it empower the disadvantaged, or favor the privileged? What outcome is likely from growing inequality? The American conversation on Economics is more polarized today than any time in our history. Many voices in public life today are calling into question the fundamentals of the system. Young voters, especially, decry its inequalities and blame it for our environmental problems. Boston Fellows will host a unique, extended exchange between two notable Christian voices on these crucial issues, in what promises to be a model of civil discourse. The event will be from 10a-1p. Registration is free but you need to register to access the weblink.

Job Openings at Gordon College

Gordon College in Wenham, MA is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Educational Media Producer, Graduate & Extended Studies Communications & Recruitment Coordinator, Director of Program Development – Health Professions, Manager, Business Development and Scheduling, and Resident Director. To apply for the above positions, go to www.gordon.edu/jobs, select “Open Staff Positions” and the job of interest. A job description, instructions and the required application are included there. All questions or applications should be directed to Susan Wilson, HR Assistant, who can be reached by phone (978-867-4499) or email.

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.