The Octet Collaborative at MIT is hosting an online conversation on December 2 from 7-8:30p entitled Redeeming Social Media: Christian Reflections on Using (and Building) Social Media More Wisely. For all the promise of social media, search, and internet commerce, concerns that these firms are causing more damage than benefit seem to be gathering steam. What wisdom can Christians offer in this situation? What does it look like to use social media and other digital technologies well? What wisdom can the Christian faith provide for those who are building them? Register here to attend. The panel will include Westmont College sociologist Felicia Wu Song, author Michael Sacasas, and YouTube technical product manager/Google Christian Steering Committee leader Nick Kim, and will be moderated by Nathan Barczi.
Apartment
One room available on January 1 in a beautiful and sunny 2BR apartment located in Winter Hill within walking distance to Assembly Row, Mystic River, and easy driving access to I-93. Rent is around $1000 per person plus utilities. The current resident is a friendly woman who would like to share occasional meals and create a sense of home together. Please contact Erin at erin.f25@gmail.com for additional information.
Request for Temporary Housing
Temporary Housing Needed: Vivian Chen - a friend of CTKer Winnie Tu - is completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with Takeda Oncology-MCPHS. She is from the Philadelphia area with Chinese Christian Church & Center. As her workplace is transitioning to a hybrid model, she is expected to be in the office at least 25% of the time. She is looking for a short-term stay from January - March, for approximately 1-2 weeks a month. She is flexible on the location, and prefers somewhere that is close to the MIT area or near the T. She has an almost 3 year old son at home, who will not be coming with her unless she can permanent relocate to the Boston area. She is hoping to stay with fellow believers and/or a Christian family as she would like to find a church community here during her time in Boston. She is flexible on length of stay and duration, and is able to pay and contribute. Please reach out to her via text/cell at 215-900-0198 or email at vch345@gmail.com if you are able to help or can connect her with anyone.
Rooms Available
Two rooms are opening January 1st in an apartment near Alewife. Laura Koemmpel is looking for 2 or more roommates to take over Kathryn and Frederick Wagner's portion of their shared lease at 15 Windsor Street #2 Arlington. This apartment is 4 beds 1 bath and rent for each room is $675 - 788, depending on room size. There is a dining room, shared backyard, 2 living rooms, a small porch, 2 parking spots, and free basement laundry. Email lkoemmpel@gmail.com for more details!
Arts Cohort
For those working in a creative arts field (painting, film, music, writing, etc.) join us for the next Boston Fellows Arts Cohort starting February 2022. Through an 8-week curated curriculum, discussions will address the integration of faith and art under the categories of Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration. The Thursday gatherings will include readings, podcasts, short films, music and visual arts offerings concluding in a final dinner and art-share evening. There will also be a Teaching Saturday with guest speaker. Tuition $50. Location in Cambridge TBD. Co-Leaders: Lydia Buchanan & Paula Sachsenmeier. Questions? Contact Lydia or Paula.
Car Needed
The deacons at CTK are trying to find someone who is willing to loan a car temporarily, now through mid-December (or for a period of time within that window). We are connected to a family of four from L.A. who are temporarily living in the South End without a car; but with a parking spot. Their five month old son is receiving cancer therapy at MGH. If you have a car you could loan or know of any possibilities, please contact Rosemary Boyle.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Megan & Alex MacKay! They had their baby last week: Virginia Rose MacKay born on Friday, Nov 5. Alex shared it was a healthy and smooth delivery. This is their second child / daughter.
Congrats, Jacksons!
Congratulations! Bridget and Nate Jackson are the proud parents of their son, Asa Lewis Jackson, born on Monday, November 1st.
Seven Hills
Hiring Nursery Workers: Seven Hills Presbyterian Church in Somerville seeks caring and engaging nursery workers to care for infants and toddlers ages 0-2 during its Sunday morning service. Hours are from 10am-12:30pm and compensation is $50 a session. Both consistent nursery workers and substitutes are needed. Please email christinecstone@sevenhillschurch.org for more information or to submit a recommendation.
Calling all kings and queens of Narnia. If you are a fan of Clive Staples Lewis, there's a new movie coming out next week based on Surprised By Joy called The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis. It's showing in limited release around the city.
Kastelein GC
CTK Cambridge member Eric Kastelein is hiring a carpenter’s assistant and a junior carpenter for his residential remodeling/renovation company. If you or someone you know may be interested in one of these positions, please contact admin@kasteleingc.com for a complete job description.
Tutoring in Cambridge Public Schools
Cambridge Public Schools is in need of volunteer tutors to support students in Grades 6-8 who have been referred by their teachers because they need extra, individualized support. They are looking for people who can commit to tutoring one student once a week from 3-4:30p for at least four months, but ideally November–May. If you are interested, you can fill out their online application: CSV Volunteer Application 2021–2022 or reach out to Julie Croston (csv@cpsd.us) with any questions.
Casket Empty
On Saturday, October 30th, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is hosting a “Casket Empty” Conference by Carol Kaminski. The Casket Empty seminar is one Dr. Kaminski has been teaching for years (including at CTK a few years ago) designed to help laypeople learn the Old Testament and understand how the Bible fits together theologically. The seminar will be from 9a-1p at Gordon Conwell. Registration is open here and there is a $10 early-bird discount until 10/27.
Equip
On November 6, First Presbyterian Church in Ipswich is hosting an in-person missions conference called Equip: Cultivating a Culture of Missions in Your Church. The conference will combine a mix of speakers and breakout sessions for practical application. For more information, please contact greg.hills@mtw.org.
Congratulations, Stuntzes!
Emily and Andy Stuntz are the proud new parents of Isabel Helen Stuntz, born Sunday, September 12th. She was 6 lbs. 12 oz. and 20.5 inches at birth.
Gordon College Job Opening Spotlight
Gordon College is looking for a faithful, community-focused leader with demonstrated experience related to Human Resources to join their team as the Director of Human Resources! The Director is responsible for effectively planning, developing, implementing and administering all services associated with the human resources function, including employment, position classification and compensation, training and development, employee relations, and benefits administration, to promote the welfare of employees (including student employees) and support the programs of the College. Please apply at www.gordon.edu/jobs and reach out to Sarah Anderton with any questions: sarah.anderton@gordon.edu.
Working Remotely
Working Remotely in Community: if you currently work remotely and are interested in working from space outside your home with others from CTK, there is an opportunity for that! Anyone who is interested to learn more details, reach out to Rosemary Boyle at romaryboyle@gmail.com
Looking for Roommate
One room available in a beautiful and sunny 2BR apartment located in Winter Hill within walking distance to Assembly Row, Mystic River, and easy driving access to I-93. Rent is around $1000 per person plus utilities. The current resident is a friendly woman who would like to share occasional meals and create a sense of home together. Please contact Erin at erin.f25@gmail.com for additional information.
Gordon College Job Openings
Gordon College in Wenham, MA has several job openings available. The most up-to-date position information can be found at www.gordon.edu/jobs. Candidates can fill out this form to get their application started: Gordon College Professional Application (office.com). Once this form is completed, applicants will receive an email with a link to submit their resume, cover letter, memorandum of understanding, and any additional documents they may like to include.
Pentecostal Tabernacle
Come serve with Pentecostal Tabernacle, a neighboring Cambridge church, at their pop-up food pantry on Saturday, August 21! From 10am-12pm, they will be distributing groceries and clothes at the Pisani community center at 131 Washington St, Cambridge (near the PT North campus). You can sign up for various time slots on Friday evening or Saturday morning. CTK members have helped with these events in the past, and it is a great way to connect with fellow Christians and serve those in need in the Cambridge area.