The new men's Bible study meets Friday mornings 6-7am here on Zoom. There were 15 men at our first meeting last week, and we'd love for you to join us! We're studying the Gospel of Mark, one chapter per week. No preparation required -- come as you are at 6am for fellowship, reading, reflection, and discussion. Contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com) with questions.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
The Women’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study is starting Wednesday, January 19th from 7 to 8:30p at the church, and meeting every other Wednesday after that. Having finished Luke in the fall, they will be studying Acts in the spring. For more information, contact Morgan Crago (mcrago@bu.edu).
Christmas Eve
Join us on Christmas Eve at 6pm with a family-friendly service of Lessons and Carols, in person or livestreamed. Invite friends and neighbors as we read through the Christmas story Genesis through the Gospels and sing Christmas hymns that celebrate the coming of our Lord. As with Sunday morning services, please register to attend. Also, please note, there is no childcare available during this service, but the upstairs nursery and social hall will be open to children and their parents as needed.
Christmas Concert (pic)
Celebrate the Advent season at CTK’s Ninth Annual Christmas Concert! Come join CTK’s talented musicians for an evening of festive performances and rousing caroling on Saturday, December 11 at 6:30p. Please invite neighbors, co-workers, and other friends! The concert will be in person as well as livestreamed on CTK’s You- Tube channel. Registration is not required, but distanced seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please see this drawing of the sanctuary to see where distanced seating options are. Contact amanda@ctkcambridge.org for more information.
Women's Brunch (Copy)
Theology Reading Group
Our weekly Theology Reading Group has started up again on Fridays at 4pm. The current book is Calvin's Ladder:A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension by Dr. Julie Canlis. In this "historically rigorous, theologically rich, lucidly written, and at the same time pastorally engaging book" (Begbie) she explores union with Christ in terms of "full participation in all the operations of the Trinity" (Peterson). It’s a hybrid meeting, so come in person at the church or join us on Zoom. Questions? Contact Leonard Layne at (617) 778-3514 or llayne2@gmail.com.
Pentecostal Tabernacle
Pentecostal Tabernacle is hosting a pop-up food pantry to serve the Cambridge neighborhood this Thanksgiving! The event itself will take place on Saturday, November 20, with preparations beginning the Friday evening before. If you would like to help out at this event, you can sign up for various time slots at PT's website!
4th Fridays
Back by popular demand: Fourth Fridays! What’s a Fourth Friday? Why, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with church friends or make new ones while enjoying snacks, drinks, and good conversation. We would especially like to encourage you to bring your neighbors, friends, and/or colleagues. We’ll be meeting this Friday 10/22, starting at 6pm on the Olson's rooftop deck at 20 Corporal McTernan Street. Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to susannevanveluw@gmail.com, so that we know how much food to prepare. A very special warm welcome to those of you who are new to CTK, as we would love to get to know you better. Text Martha (203-605-9898) for directions. Hope to see you there!
Women's Morning Bible Study
Women’s Morning Bible is starting this Thursday, September 16 from 9:30-11a with a brunch outside on the front patio. Feel free to bring something to share. This semester we will be studying, What’s She Doing Here? The Messy Women in Jesus’s Genealogy. Books will be distributed on Thursday and childcare will be provided. Contact is Kelly Sawyer: bostonkelly@gmail.com
Work Day
Join us for a summer work day at the church building, Saturday August 14th from 9am-noon! Come for 30 minutes or the whole 3 hours and help out with some gardening, cleaning, landscaping, and small projects around the building. ("Supervising"/socializing also allowed.) Let us know if you can make it or if you have any questions: deacons@ctkcambridge.org.
Building Meeting
The deacons are hosting a monthly meeting about building care and improvements on Tuesday, August 10th from 7-8:30pm here on Zoom. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to join the discussion or to send us your thoughts (deacons@ctkcambridge.org)! Topics this month will include 8/14 work day planning, balcony rail extensions, nursery carpeting, and the schedule for exterior masonry renovations.
Youth Cookout
The middle school youth are invited to a cookout at the Goodman home in Newton on Sunday, August 29 from 4:30-6:30p. Please RSVP to Lydia Carter for directions and more info.
Friday prayer cancelled
The Friday noon-time prayer will no longer be meeting. We will be starting a new evening prayer meeting in the coming week, so please stay tuned!
Friday prayer cancelled
Please note, there will be no Friday afternoon prayer meetings for the next two weeks (7/9 & 7/16).
Upcoming Building Meeting
The deacons are hosting a monthly meeting about building renovations and improvement on Tuesday, July 13th from 7-8:30pm here on Zoom. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to join the discussion or to send us your thoughts (deacons@ctkcambridge.org)! Topics this month will include balcony rail extensions, landscaping maintenance, scope clarifications for exterior masonry renovations, children's classroom repairs/improvements, and chair/table storage for the social hall.
Friday prayer cancelled
Please note, there will not be a Friday noon-time prayer meeting this week. We’ll resume next Friday (6/25).
Men's Ministry
Men, this one's for you! Join us for a men's ministry hangout on Saturday, May 22 from 2-4pm at Tyler Holley's home in Wakefield. Lawn games will abound (feel free to bring one to share!) Please sign up for a time slot and get other information on this google spreadsheet. The sign up is intended to make sure the event stays within state guidelines. Hope to see you there!
Pentecostal Tabernacle
On Pentecost Sunday, May 23, at 2pm, one of the churches in our area, Pentecostal Tabernacle, will be holding a short outdoor worship service and time of fellowship at Dana Park (70 Magazine St., Cambridge). Members of other congregations are welcome to join! Email elder Rick Olson (rickeolson@gmail.com) if you want to join a group of people from CTK who are planning to attend.
Women's Ministry Leadership Meeting
There will be a women's ministry planning meeting on Sunday, May 23 at 3:30p to plan for women's ministry items this summer and fall. If you are interested in learning more about or becoming involved with women's ministry leadership, please contact Laura Martin to get more information about this planning meeting or women's ministry leadership in general.
Restarting Childrens Programming
PARENTS AND ALL MEMBERS: The last day of kids' Zoom classes will be on Sunday, June 13. Sunday School will take the summer off as we work towards putting all of our energy into gearing up for those classes and Children’s Worship to begin again in-person in the fall. In order to do this, we need to build a team of 20-25 teachers who can help plan and teach our kids for the next school year. If you have any interest and especially for those who are not plugged back into serving yet, please contact Dana (dana@ctkcambridge.org). Parents, please mark the evening of June 6 on your calendars for a parent discussion on Zoom about restarting programs in the fall. (Nursery families, Lara will be in touch in the coming weeks about plans to get a nursery up and running over the summer.)