Please note, on Sunday, May 28th, there will be no Adult Education, no Sunday school, and no Children’s Worship classes during the service. Children 4 years to Grade 2 will remain in the entire service. These classes will resume meeting the following Sunday, June 4. Nursery will be open during the worship service as usual on Sunday, May 28.
Sunday School
New Song
We’ll be singing a new song this Sunday — Grace to Grace. You can listen to it ahead of time, as well as the other songs we’ll be singing, on our Sunday Songs playlist: ctkcambridge.org/songs.
Joseph Bartels
We’re pleased to announce that Joseph Bartels, a seminary student at Gordon Conwell, is coming on board part-time to aid with leading and planning worship services through the end of the semester while Amanda is still on administrative leave. Joseph and his wife Katie attended CTK last fall and served on the worship team a few times. Joseph was also the music director at his former church. We are very grateful for his willingness to serve in this season.
Easter Resources
This Sunday, two Easter family resources will be available in the Social Hall. The first is Mission Accomplished, a two-week Easter devotional book which begins on Palm Sunday. Sets of “Resurrection Eggs” are also available which offer a hands-on way to share the story of Easter with children. If you already have a set for your family, you might grab an extra one to share evangelistically with friends or neighbors.
Christmas Eve
Please note, this Sunday’s service will be at 4p. There will be no 10:30a service this coming Sunday. A few other changes for this Sunday’s service:
There will be Children’s Worship, but the children will stay in their classes during the sermon as well as communion, and then join us in the sanctuary for the final reading and last two songs.
There will not be snacks following the service.
Nursery will NOT be open for drop-off care (for children 3 years and under). The nursery rooms will be open for diaper changing, nursing mothers or families in need of a quiet space and the livestream of the service and a selection of toys will be available in the Social Hall.
The final two songs of the service involve lighting candles. Parents, please use discretion when allowing children to hold their own candles.
Daylight Saving
A reminder, Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday — we’ll be springing ahead!
No Sunday School this Sunday
Sunday School
Please note, there will be no kids’ Sunday school classes this Sunday, January 29, the weekend of the church getaway. Classes for Grades K-8 will resume the following Sunday, February 5. Note, during the worship service, Nursery and Children’s Worship WILL be available as usual.
Communion this Week
Unfortunately, we will not be having the Lord’s Supper this Sunday (1/29) in Cambridge, as we will not have an ordained minister present to preside over the table. We look forward to joining around the table together the following Sunday (2/5).
CW and Sunday School
Please note, there will not be Sunday school or Children’s Worship this Sunday (12/25) or next Sunday (1/1), but classes will resume on January 8th. Also, for this coming Sunday, the nursery room will not be staffed, but will be open for any parents who need to make use of it during the service.
Deacons' Fund Offering
Please note, our Sunday service on Christmas Day will be at 11am and will be a shorter service.
Given the abridged order of service on Christmas Day, the December Deacons’ Fund Offering will not appear as part of the day’s liturgy but instead be taken up entirely online. If contributing to the Deacons’ Fund is part of your giving routine—or even if you are a first-time giver—you may do so at any time between now and the end of December here: https://ctkcambridge.churchcenter.com/giving/to/cambridge-am-deacons-fund.
Sunday School & Children's Worship on 11/27
No Sunday School
Please note, there will be no Kids’ Sunday school classes on Sunday, Oct 9. Classes for Grades K-8 will resume the following Sunday.
Nehemiah Map
This past Sunday’s passage was Nehemiah 3, where the Israelites begin rebuilding the gates and walls of Jerusalem. You can follow along here with the reading alongside a map of Jerusalem.
Coffee Hour
This Sunday, Kindergarten through Grade 8 Sunday school will be starting at 9:15a. The High School and Adult Education classes will start later in the fall. During the Sunday school hour, those without a class right now are welcome to gather in the social hall for an informal coffee hour.
Children's Ministry
Attention parents and children’s ministry volunteers: Updated COVID guidelines have taken effect for all children’s programs and classes (including Nursery, Children’s Worship and Sunday School moving forward). Most notably, masks will be optional for both children and volunteers/staff. Read the guidelines at https://ctkcambridge.org/policies-children including updated protocols for volunteers/staff and children who test positive for, are exposed to, or develop symptoms of COVID-19. Any questions about these changes should be directed to Dana Russell at dana@ctkcambridge.org.
Children’s Worship will resume this Sunday, September 11 with two classes (aged 4-5 years and 6 years to Grade 2), both beginning a study of the Apostles’ creed. Registration in advance in no longer required for Children’s Worship.
Communion Cups
Children's Worship
This summer we have begun a new pick up procedure for children’s worship in order for the children to be in the service for the Lord’s Supper and Benediction. After the sermon, there will now be a song before we take the Lord’s Supper; during the song one parent can head to the back foyer outside of the fellowship hall on the bathroom side. Pick up will take place at the door at the top of the stairwell. Please remember your security tag when you come for pick up. Drop off will remain as usual during the Passing of the Peace.
During Sunday services, sermon worksheets will be available for both 3rd-5th graders and Middle Schoolers to pick up during the Passing of the Peace to the right of the stage. Bring your worksheet to show Miss Dana or Miss Lara what you were able to complete after the service for a treat!
Adult Ed Class
Adult Ed Class: Religious Poetry
Calling all poets! For two weeks we will explore the craft and culture of Christian poetry and analyze a few classic poems to learn how poetry can capture the imagination and ennoble the heart. Poetry is the common denominator of the Bible and can enrich the life of contemplation and praise. After a primer, we will examine the poetry of Herbert, Vaughan, and Christina Rossetti. God is the Poet Laureate of the Universe speaking to us in echos that defy normal speech. Class will be in-person in the Social Hall with a Zoom option. Starting on July 3, Adult Ed will be on hiatus for the summer.