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

Roommate Search

Looking for a roommate: One bedroom available September 1st in a 3-bedroom unit in Somerville, 12 minutes from Davis and Porter Square. Rent is $985 per person plus shared utilities. The apartment includes washer and dryer and off-street parking, and small pets are welcome. The current roommates are two relaxed, friendly women who would like to share occasional meals with roommates and create a sense of home together; one attends CTK Somerville and the other Reservoir Church. Please contact Tina at chmckean@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunties

Park Street Church is coordinating volunteers to help six partners respond to critical needs in Boston: Food pantries in East Boston, a food pantry at Voice of the Gospel Tabernacle Church, Saint Francis House, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston Public Schools Meals Program, and making face masks for multiple organizations. If you are interested in volunteering, click here for details and instructions.

Housing Available

Housing Available: First-floor, newly-renovated, 3-bedroom unit in a two-family house available August 1 in East Watertown. Unit is 1200 sq. feet and includes a living room, dining room, hardwood floors throughout, and a washer/dryer hook up. Close to Cambridge and public transportation. Rent is $2,500 per month, which includes off-street garage parking. First month's rent and a security deposit required. No smoking, no pets. If interested, please e-mail the owner, Ruth Bautz, telling her a bit about yourself at Watertown56@verizon.net.

Grace Prep

Grace Prep is hosting a virtual information meeting on May 5, 2020 at 7:00pm to discuss their program which partners with homeschooling families, providing curriculum plans, teaching support, and other “school” experiences for families, all while encouraging students in their relationships with Jesus Christ. To learn more about Grace Prep and this meeting, please visit https://www.facebook.com/graceprepboston/ or https://graceprepboston.org/.

Boston Fellows

Boston fellows is hosting another short-term program, designed for those working in STEM fields. The next cycle begins April 5th 2020 and will run for 8 weeks. We will meet weekly in a virtual environment! This program offers the unique opportunity for professionals in STEM to cultivate the insights and spiritual habits necessary for meaningful vocation within a cohort of peers and mentors through the local church. For more details and to apply, visit: http://www.bostonfellows.com/industry-cohorts. Or reach out to co-facilitators Kris Sachsenmeier and Susanne van Veluw for additional information. Hope to see many of you there!

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.