Excited for the CTK Christmas concert this Saturday at 6:30p, but don’t think you can wait?? Tide yourself over with an Advent Concert from the Gospel Coalition, featuring artists such as Sandra McCracken, Shane & Shane, Keith Kristyn Getty, and former CTKer, Caroline Cobb!
Congratulations, Derrs!
Congratulations to Alden and Jeff Derr on the birth of their son! Theodore 'Teddy' Derr was born on December 6th, weighing 9 lbs 1 oz and 20.5 inches long.
Hike-a-thon
This weekend, from Friday, November 27 thru Sunday, November 29, the Massachusetts Audubon Society is hosting a Hike-a-thon. Anyone can join Hike-a-thon from anywhere! And all types of hikes are encouraged—from a stroll around the neighborhood to trying out a universally-accessible All Persons Trail to taking on a challenging summit hike. They are encouraging people to register ahead of time. There's no charge to participate, but donations are welcome to support MassAudubon’s mission.
Gordon College Jobs
Job Openings: Applications are being accepted for the following staff positions at Gordon College in Wenham, MA. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@gordon.edu for details and application procedure. Or call (978) 867-4240. Job Descriptions and applications are available on the College web site (www.gordon.edu/jobs).:
Admissions Counselor
Admissions Event Coordinator
Instruction Services & Electronic Resources Librarian
Manager, Business Development, Purchasing, and Scheduling
Resident Director (Aug 1 - May 31)
Custodian (Part time and Full time)
Campus Safety Officer
Dining Services
Graduate Marketing and Events Coordinator
Intercultural Student Services Coordinator
Director of Development
Groundskeeper
Licensed Plumber
Pentecostal Tabernacle
One of our church neighbors, Pentecostal Tabernacle (PT), is welcoming members of our congregation to serve alongside them for their Thanksgiving season outreach to the Cambridge community. On Saturday, November 21, PT will be distributing food and clothing to those in need with a "Pop-Up Food Pantry," and they need volunteers that morning as well as beforehand on Friday evening. Sign up here, and email Morgan Crago (mcrago@bu.edu) or Debbie Plummer at PT(debbie.plummer@ptspice.org) with any questions.
Housing Needed
Housing Needed: Michaila DeRieux is a servant team leader for RUF and a chemical engineering student at Virginia Tech. She was recently accepted into an Analytical Chemistry co-op at Entegris in Billerica, MA and is now looking for housing in the area for the Spring 2021 semester. If you know of any housing opportunities or have a room to rent anywhere between the Boston and Billerica area, please contact Michaila.
Common Good Conference
How does your faith connect to your work? What does Sunday worship have to do with Monday vocation? The Common Good Conference, hosted by Made to Flourish on November 12, seeks to help us all answer these questions. It will help you pursue a more purposeful Monday, learn practical ways to integrate faith and work in a new work world, hear examples of how God is at work in every sector of society, and embrace a new story for work. Because of CTK’s relations with Made to Flourish’s Residency Program all members and regular attenders of the church have been given a 50% discount code to the conference. To learn more about the conference, or to register, you can visit www.commongoodconference.com. When you register, use the coupon code: CG20RESIDENCY50
Business Training Course
Small business owners: a training course is starting this month designed for Christian business owners to work through the essentials of a healthy business. The Business Essentials Virtual Course is designed to provide practical, hands-on guidance for small, especially new, businesses. The course begins with refining your business idea, moves to understanding the financials of your business, followed by creating business processes and ends with marketing, sales, and creating a plan toward success. The course will consist of 7 live 1-hour sessions and well as one-on-one coaching and is limited to 8 business owners. Please contact John Maudlin for more information.
Sandbox
The Huangs have a sandbox house that needs a new home. It is a wooden house that can be transformed into a sandbox. Someone once described it as "Wow, it's like a 007 gadget!" It comes with a table and chairs and a lot of sand. A truck will be needed to transport them all. It's a great place for fun and sandplay for ages 2+. Please contact Gi at giyoonhuang@gmail.com if interested. Please see link to see a near identical item.
Job Needed
Job Needed in Mechanical Engineering: Keith Meikrantz and his wife are planning on moving from Pittsburgh to Boston for her to start graduate work at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He graduated in 2018 from Grove City College with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and is looking for a job in the field. He is currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer, but would be happy doing anything in the Mechanical Engineering field. If you know of any opportunities, please email Keith.
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.
Apartment available
Apartment available: 3BR unit available September 1st in Somerville, 12 minutes from Davis and Porter Square. Contact Doron at 617-283-6348 (text or voice) or email (dgan@bzbyte.com). Link: apartment information.
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.
Nanny
CTK family in East Watertown looking for a full-time nanny starting August 24 for the 2020-2021 school year. Our girls are ages 3, 6, and 8. Please contact Nicole O’Hern for more information at Nicole.ohern@gmail.com/816-820-3940.
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.