For artists, friends of the arts and anyone interested in a vibrant discussion about faith and art: the Boston Fellows Arts Cohort is hosting a Teaching Saturday, March 18 (10am- 3pm, lunch included) at Park Street Church featuring Bruce Herman, painter, Professor of Art (retired), Gordon College. Contact Paula Sachsenmeier (paula@pjsart.com) to be added to email updates for this event.
Boston Fellows Business Cohort
Boston Fellows is hosting a 5-week virtual discussion series for people working in the field of business. The program is open to anyone who is interested in discussing faith-and-work integration, with a particular focus on business. The sessions will feature discussion of (brief) assigned readings, and other resources. Topics include: integrating Sunday to Monday life; personal and systemic sin in the workplace; developing a personal mission statement, and more. Facilitated by Jael Whitney, former IBM business development rep, currently working in MIT's social enterprise initiative Solve. The cohort wil run from Monday, March 27 through April 24th via Zoom. You can find more details or register here.
Community Outreach
Children's outreach opportunity in Central Square: Two of our neighbor churches, Pentecostal Tabernacle and Central Square Church, are putting on a Spring Fling outreach on Saturday, April 22nd from 11-2 at Clement Morgan Park near CTK. They are looking for volunteers to help with art activities, games, grilling food, and a grocery giveaway. You can sign up to help here.
Nanny Needed
Nanny Needed: Areej Dalloul Munderville has a 7-month-old baby girl, and is looking for childcare from home, 8hrs a day, 35-40 hrs a week. She lives between Teele Square and Davis. Please contact her at 617-447-8987 or areejdalloul@gmail.com for more information.
Apartment Available
Apartment Available: 2+ bedroom apartment available on the 1st floor of a 2 family house in Watertown across the street from a CTK family. Newly renovated kitchen and bathroom along with a sizable yard. Rent is $2800 per month. If interested contact Erin at zach.erin.ward@gmail.com
Housing Needed
Housing Needed: Hannah is a recent Covenant College graduate who is coming to Boston at the end of January to start working in Somerville. She is looking for a place to rent/stay for a month or two while she gets her bearings. She is happy to sublease or pay rent if there is someone who has space. Her contact information is Hannah.Groenendyk@gmail.com or phone: 423-660-1920.
Arts Cohort
For those working in a creative arts field (painting, film, music, writing, etc.), join us for the next Boston Fellows Arts Cohort coming this winter (February 16-March 30). 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 evening 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 on Saturday, March 11 at 9am with guest speaker Bruce Herman, painter, Professor of Art (retired), Gordon College MA. Apply Here Scroll down to the bottom of the page for payment and application (deadline February 2) Tuition $100. Questions? Contact Lydia or Paula
Soccer Nights
Volunteers Needed: Soccer Nights (soccernights.org) is a low-cost summer evening soccer clinic in Central Square that seeks to promote athletic skill, leadership development, and citywide unity in neighborhoods throughout Greater Boston. They are running a program mid-June for 5 evenings in the Cambridge area for grade-school-aged kids and they are looking for volunteers! Anyone can volunteer, even if you don’t have prior soccer experience. You also don’t need to be there all five evenings (though preferred). We’ll be running our volunteer training with two options. We’ll walk through the flow of soccer nights, volunteer responsibilities, and teach volunteer coaches and assistants the drills we’ll run the kids through. Come ready to run around and have fun! Click here to sign up to help with 2023 Central Square Soccer Nights! Deadline for signing up is Sunday, May 21st, 11:59pm. They expect to have 150+ kids, with 50+ volunteers across various churches in the wider Boston area If you’re interested in helping out, please contact soccernights1@gmail.com.
Addy Carter
If you're looking for a babysitter during the busy holiday season, text Adeline Carter at 339-368-2766 or email at adeline.m.carter@gmail.com! Available December 27th - January 13th.
CTK Softball
Congratulations to the CTK Cicadas — our summer church softball team — for winning the ‘Presbyterian show-down’ vs. Citylife. We started strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning. They managed to tie the game 2-2, but we responded and pulled ahead, reaching a 6-2 lead. However, they caught up, resulting in a tied score of 6-6 going into the last inning. In a thrilling finish, we scored two final runs and held them off, securing a hard-fought 8-6 victory. Every run was scored by someone different, so it was a real team effort!
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.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Cara and Jonathan Pardo, the proud parents of their daughter Olive Jay Pardo, born November 22. And congratulations to Penny and Maxwell, big sister and big brother!
If you have important life announcements you’d like included in the Reader Community section, please email Laura at laura@ctkcambridge.org.
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!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Maggie and Bryan Collins, the proud parents of their son, John Bryan Collins, born November 15. Also big sister Katharine!
If you have important life announcements you’d like included in the Reader Community section, please email Laura at laura@ctkcambridge.org.
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.
Moliere's funeral
Molière St. Surin's family would like to invite the congregation of Christ the King to a funeral service for Molière this Saturday, November 5th, at 10am at AJ Spears Funeral Home chapel. The service will be from 10a to 11a, with some readings, hymns, and a homily by Pastor Travis. There will be a private reception for the family following the service.
Worship at Pentecostal Tabernacle
Pentecostal Tabernacle is having their Annual Worship Night and they would love for the CTK congregation to join them as they gather together to glorify our savior – “Jesus”. Registration is free! Click the link below to get your ticket now! Hope to see you there. Registration Link
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!