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

skiing

Do you cross-country ski, or are you interested in learning how? A group of women from CTK is planning a 2-night trip to New Hampshire the weekend of February 18 (President's Day weekend). The trip will include ski lessons for anyone interested, a day skiing beautiful trails, possible ice skating or snow-shoeing, and shared meals. The cost of the trip is TBD based on lodging (VRBO-type options) and group numbers, but will likely be around $250-300 (ski rental and lesson included) plus a meal or two on the road. Carpooling will be available. To secure your spot, we'll need a non-refundable $100 deposit by Dec. 18. Contact Katy Carter (katycar@gmail.com) with questions or to sign up!

Prattville Gallery

Do you or your neighbors, coworkers, and friends have any New Year's Eve plans? If you and yours are free that evening, please join Rosemary Boyle on***Saturday, Dec 31th at 7pm,***  to celebrate The Origin of the World with work by Justin Augspurg, Joanna Muehleisen, Stephen Thrasher, Paula Sachsenmeier, and others (Address: 42 Nichols St, Chelsea MA). The celebration starts at 7pm and it’s like a museum, you can walk through at your own pace and leave whenever you’d like. Only difference is all of the artists are still living and most will be there. It’s a big honor and encouragement for artists to have people give the gift of their attention to the work and ask questions and discuss (or just look for more than a minute!). There are no questions that are off limits. The event will not have any programming/talks etc. Just time to look at the work. Requests to visit the "museum" outside public events, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Rosemary  1:1.

Madison Recital

CTK musician Madison Hablas is giving her master's voice recital this Sunday, November 20, at 5p. It will last about an hour and take place at Seully Hall at Boston Conversatory (8 Fenway Boston, MA 02215, 4th floor). The program includes an array of songs in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and English. All are welcome to come support Madison and celebrate the talents God has given her!

Looking for Roommate

Christian female professional seeking a female roommate for a shared 2 bedroom, first-floor apartment in Somerville, available December 1. Rent is $1100 + 1 month deposit required. Utilities are not included but only run about $100 each (gas heat, electricity and internet). Unfurnished bedroom 9’x 12′, furnished common spaces, large kitchen, shared enclosed front and back porches, free laundry in basement. It's a great location! Lovely walking/biking paths and boathouse nearby, a short walk to Assembly Row and Orange Line MBTA and bus. Cat friendly, no dogs. Lease is a minimum of 1 year, with option to extend. Email Janel at jbloodwtpe@gmail.com if you are interested.

Route One Job Opportunity

Route One Ministry is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant. Route One Ministry works to address sex trafficking and exploitation here in the United States. Route One is a 12-year-old nonprofit with a small but growing staff. Click here for a job description. For questions or to apply, please contact Bonnie Gatchell at bonnie@lovedbyrouteone.org or 978-930-3136.

Thanksgiving Pop Up Food Pantry

Pentecostal Tabernacle, a neighboring Cambridge congregation, has invited us to serve with them at their Thanksgiving Pop Up Food Pantry! On Friday evening, November 18, we can join in helping pack the grocery bags, and on Saturday morning and afternoon, November 19, we can help out at the event itself, distributing the groceries and helping at the clothing table. Sign up to help out here!

MNA Unity Fund

To support the growth of denominational leaders and ministers from the African American and other racial minority communities, the PCA created the Unity Fund, which gives scholarships to minority students for their seminary education. The PCA Foundation has made a Matching Grant Challenge available to the Unity Fund. All gifts given to the Unity Fund from October 10 to November 9 will be doubled by the Foundation up to $59,000. If you would like to support this effort, contributing during this window of time is an excellent idea!

Boston Fellows teaching Saturday

Inflation. Rising interest rates. Uptick in unemployment. Now's the time to look at your situation, whether as a check-up or an overhaul. Boston Fellows is hosting an event Personal Finances, God’s Way, on Saturday, October 22 from 10a to 3p. Join a conversation with Yvonne Mitto, Executive Director of Compass New England - "Finances God’s Way,” and Francine Stafford, personal financial coach, for rock-solid principles on debt, budgeting, saving, investing, generosity, and giving. This event is hosted by Boston Fellows. The cost is $15 and lunch is included. Register by October 20. Questions? Contact Boston Fellows.

Park Street Job Openings

Park Street School is seeking Long-Term Substitute Teachers for the 2022-23 school year. We are also seeking to fill several leadership positions on our Administrative Team. Park Street School offers competitive salary and benefits, generous time off, and a meaningful work environment with like-minded colleagues. If you are interested in being considered, please email employment@parkstreetschool.org.

Newton Childcare

Christ the King Church Newton is seeking a childcare worker for a Women’s Wednesday morning Bible study to take care of children under age 5. The position is weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am, starting immediately and continuing through the end of the year and into the next. Pay is competitive. Additional hours are also available weekly on Sundays from 2:45-5:45pm. If you or someone you know may be interested, please have them contact Beth Olmsted at elisabeth.olmsted@gmail.com.

MGH

13 Ukrainian physicians have been invited to spend 3 months at Massachusetts General Hospital for continuing training in the area of transplantation, starting in mid September. Ukraine Medical Outreach (UMO) is a Christian medical group run by Jim Peipon MD, who is the father of a former CTK member. This organization is partnering with several other groups to try and find accommodations for these visiting physicians and have reached out to churches in the area. The visiting physicians are trying to ensure housing before purchasing flights. If you have space and may be willing to host one of these folks, please contact Tyler Holley at tylerbholley@gmail.com.

Route One

Route One Ministry is looking to hire a dedicated Director of Outreach to oversee their outreach programs and the staff facilitating such programs. Route One Ministry works to address sex trafficking and exploitation here in the United States. Route One is a 12-year-old nonprofit with a small but growing staff. The Director of Outreach is a full-time position that will work closely with and report directly to the Executive Director. This role is unique in that it requires vision, supervision skills, team-building skills, a desire to train, and the ability to follow. This position leads and administers the day-to-day ministry activity, ensuring ministry processes and procedures are functioning, streamlined, and maintained. For questions or to apply, please contact Bonnie Gatchell at bonnie@lovedbyrouteone.org or 978-930-3136.