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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

Upcoming Events

Midwinter Play

Christ the King Somerville performs an original piece of theater entitled "Midwinter," designed to present an alternative to the often nostalgic representations of Advent and Christmas. Using scripture, song, and movement, the all-female cast tell the stories of the men and women who are named in the narrative of the birth of Christ, as well as the story of all of us who are longing for reconciliation and peace. Join us for an exploration of mystery, lamentation, longing, hope, and joy. Tickets for the Saturday showing are sold out, but are still available for Sunday the 16th at 7:30pm. Tickets are free and can be reserved here, where you can also find location info. Children are welcome, but recommended age 6 and up. Contact Ruthie Buescher with questions.

All Church Gathering

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The members of Christ the King Presbyterian Church / Igreja Presbiteriana Cristo Rei / Grace Presbyterian Church are called to a Congregational Meeting on Saturday, November 3 at 10a at 99 Prospect St. Business to be conducted:

  • Elect Deacons

  • Recommend Assistants to the Deacons

  • Share updates and information

In order for this business to be done, we’ll need a quorum of members, so we strongly encourage all members to attend. Please visit ctkboston.org/news-events for updated information and bios of the candidates. Lunch from Anna’s will be provided after the meeting.

Theology Reading Group

PLEASE NOTE: The theology reading group will not be meeting this week. The group usually meets on Friday afternoons from 4-5pm at The Field Pub in Central Square.  This fall we are reading The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge, winner of Christianity Today’s 2017 Book of the Year Award, which presents a compelling, cross-centered vision that makes sense of human fallenness and magnifies God’s love and power to save sinners.  Contact nathan@ctkcambridge.org for more information, or just show up!

Children's Ministry Conference

Registration is still open for the Children’s Ministry Conference next weekend. You may visit Established Boston for more details, but please contact Dana before registering to get a code to save $15. The Christ the King congregations will be jointly hosting a Children’s Ministry Conference on October 12 & 13 (at our building).  This “Established” conference (based on Ps. 78:5-7a) is sponsored by the PCA and will provide training and support for those involved in Children’s Ministry through a variety of workshops, taught by both visiting and CTK speakers.  Parents, children’s teachers and ministry leaders are encouraged to attend.    

Women's Picnic at Prospect Hill Park

On Saturday, August 25th, the Women's Ministry is hosting a picnic Prospect Hill Park in Somerville.  Stop by anytime between 4-7pm. Women's ministry will supply drinks and paper products - bring a dish to share, a chair or blanket if you have them, and any lawn games you'd like to play. Kids, neighbors, and friends welcome. Contact Emily DeBaun Stuntz with any questions.

Youth CG

Parents and youth (grades 6-12) please save the date for the first Youth Community Group of the year:  Saturday, September 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at the church in the social hall.  This will be a potluck dinner for both kids and parents to meet our new leader for this year, TI Atkins, CTK member and seminarian at Gordon Conwell.  If your family plans to attend, please RSVP and sign up to bring food.

Women's Ministry Kickoff Lunch

All women are invited to a Women’s Ministry Fall Kick-Off Lunch on Saturday 9/22 at 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall at CTK. Childcare will be provided. This will be a time of fellowship to meet other women in the church and hear about Bible Study groups for the fall, including the Thursday AM Women’s Bible Study as well as the “Sermon on the Mount” Bible Study groups. Women are encouraged to come even if they did not RSVP! Please contact Emily Stuntz with any questions.

Shakespeare on the Common

TONIGHT!  Join the Women’s Ministry for an outing to Shakespeare on the Common. Play starts at 8pm at the Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common. Arrive any time after 7pm. Bring a chair or blanket if you have them, and dinner or a snack to share if desired. Look for Laura Martin and Emily DeBaun Stuntz wearing fun hats for identification. Contact emily.debaun@gmail.com with any questions.