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

Sublet Needed

Sublet Needed: My name is Mason Willix and I go to Wheaton College in Norton Massachusetts but I will be doing an internship in Boston from January 19 to mid-May. My friend - who is also doing a similar internship - and I are looking to sublet for the duration of the internship. I am a Christian and love the Lord and am looking forward to get a little more engaged in the church community and thought it would be a good idea to reach out! Our budget is around 1k a month unfurnished and closer to $1,900 for furnished with two rooms. But we are very flexible!! Please contact me if you know of any housing opportunities. Thanks!

Apartment for Rent

Yuxi Wang is a CTK member who is looking to rent out her 2-bedroom split-style apartment. Located on the border of Back Bay and Fenway, there are on-site laundry and bike storage. All set in a professionally managed elevator building with heat, hot water, and free wifi (included with rent). Only 5 mins to Berklee School of Music, Boston Conservatory, Hynes Convention T stop (green line), The Fens, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, countless restaurants, and more. The rent will be $2050 per month and available now till the end of August 2021. You can contact her at yuxiwang0803@gmail.com

Be the Bridge

UniteBoston is launching a Be the Bridge Zoom group this fall to foster intentional conversation about diversity and racial reconciliation, empowering people to be the bridge between people divided by racial and cultural differences. Their goal for this group is for Christians throughout the city to gain a shared and biblically-grounded understanding of the process of restorative reconciliation - including lament, confession, forgiveness, righting wrongs, and restoring relationships. By committing to do this together, they aim to create a pathway for the Church in Boston to meaningfully address the sin of racism in its various forms as it has existed in history and as it exists today. It will take place on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm via Zoom from October 1 to December 10 or 17. The group will be led by leaders of different races – see the biographies here. This video will give you a snapshot into the group. Sign up is due this Saturday (9/26).

Job Opening

Little Folks Fellowship is a Christian preschool located in Inman Square at First United Presperterian Church.  They are looking for a preschool teacher Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:30a-2:00p.  They aim to provide a safe environment where children can develop early skills through active play. Contact Trudie Ward at 617-868-4285 or littlefolksfellowshipns@yahoo.com.

Mask Donations

The Cambridge CTK deacons and deacon's assistants would like to encourage the congregation to give personal protective equipment (masks) to our vulnerable neighbors in our various hometowns/commutes/office areas. Anyone who has worn a mask for an extended time knows how uncomfortable they can be. Have you found a mask that protects the nose and mouth from contact with droplets AND is comfortable/stylish? Please share your findings with the diaconate, we plan to make a bulk purchase to distribute on Sundays at the church and in Central Square. Please also consider buying a handful (or more) and distributing in your community/neighborhoods to people who live in vulnerable situations. Please contact Rosemary Boyle (romaryboyle@gmail.com) with suggestions and/or logistics for donations. We also have an easy pattern to share for those who sew.

Park Street Job Openings

Park Street School is seeking to fill the following positions for the 2020-21 school year:

  • Elementary Associate Teacher – Remote Learner Support

  • Elementary Specialist Science Teacher

  • Preschool and Elementary Substitute Teachers

  • Elementary School Principal

  • Facilities Manager

Please email employment@parkstreetschool.org for complete job descriptions and application instructions. If you are interested in being considered, please complete our Online Employment Application. Be sure to upload a cover letter and resume when prompted.

Looking for Roommate

Looking for a roommate: two professional females in their 30s looking for a third roommate.  We're in a residential area of Chelsea on the border of Everett in a lovely apartment with living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen.  There is laundry on-site.  We are quiet and easy-going.  We take COVID-19 precautions seriously and would expect our third roommate to do the same.  Rent is $800 per month, plus utilities.  If you're interested, please email lauralbullock@gmail.com.

Summer LCA

With camps closed and summer internships interrupted, a lot of parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy and engaged over the summer. Lexington Christian Academy has put together a great program that is going to be engaging, fun, and will help students get ready for school in the fall. They've been doing remarkable things with remote learning, so these courses won't be boring!  Definitely check out the Musical Theater. Let me know if you'd like me to help you make a connection, Kelly Sawyer.

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!