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

JP/Roxbury Apartment

Roommate needed: A member of CTK Roxbury is leaving Boston and helping her landlord find a new tenant for the room. It will be a room within a 3 bedroom apartment (so the person will share the apartment with 2 other people, who are women). The rent will be $850/month (not including utilities). Utilities  (gas, electric and Comcast internet) are shared 3 ways between the roommates.
Persons interested can email the landlord: truthpurposeandjoy@gmail.com.  Here is the craigslist ad.

Spare Bedroom

Bedroom needed, Saturday nights. Mike Gilman, a pastor at a church in the Mt. Washington area of New Hampshire, is undergoing treatment for paralysis at Brigham and Women's Hospital. During his treatment, his wife, Debbi Warner, spends five nights of the week in the Boston area to be near him and two nights back home, where she works as a doctor. Debbi has accommodations for all her nights here except Saturdays. If anyone has a bedroom to spare on Saturdays for the next few months, please contact Mike Poor at deacons@ctkcambridge.org.

Housing for Adoption

Scott and Bonnie Kirby from Christ Presbyterian in Nashville are adopting a baby from Boston and the birthmom is due April 28th. They are in need of a guest house or an Airbnb to use for a couple of weeks because they are required by law to stay for up to 2 weeks after the baby is born. If you have any openings or know of any, please contact Bonnie at 615-310-7989. Their adoption profile can be seen here. 

Boston rental

Available for rent on April 1: Partly furnished apartment on Charlesgate East (Boylston and Mass Ave).  Two bedrooms, full kitchen and bathroom, and laundry in basement, and an elevator in building.  Rent covers heat, water, and wifi, and there are ample free parking spots on the street.  A 3-5 minutes walking distance to Berklee, Prudential Center, Hynes Convention T Station (Green Line T), Newbury Street.  $2200 per month.  Contact Yuxi Wang for more information.

Cambridgeport Sublet

Sublet needed for Cambridgeport apartment from April 1 to September 1, with an option of signing onto a year lease starting September. Located just a 10 minute walk to Central Sq T station and 12 minute walk to Harvard Sq. Close to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. Washer and dryer on sight. Rent is $832 a month, including utilities. Seeking a female Christian roommate to occupy one private bedroom in shared apartment with three Christian women. Please contact Ellen for more information.

IFH Job Opportunity

Do you enjoy making delicious food? Do you love caring for and serving people? Are you interested in learning about other cultures? Do you have an interest in playing a key role in a diverse community? The International Fellowship House is currently seeking a part-time Kitchen Manager and Cook (20-25 hours/week). Combine your passion for serving others with your passion for food! Read the job description here and apply online. 

Holy Week Services

Tonight is the first of four Holy Week services this week.  You can prepare for each of this week's services by listening to recordings of all of the congregational hymns at ctkcambridge.org/songs:

  • Tonight is Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7:30pm (childcare up to age 3); 
  • Tomorrow is Good Friday, March 30, 7:30pm (childcare up to age 3); 
  • Easter Sunrise, April 1, 6:30am (Hot Breakfast immediately following); 
  • Easter Morning, April 1, 10:00am (no Sunday School or Adult Education Classes; there will be Nursery and Children’s Worship)

Tuesday AM Prayer Meeting

A small group meets together for morning prayers on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30am in the church social hall. Coffee and bagels or pastries are provided.  You are welcome if you need prayer, also if you would like simply to learn to pray. Attendance from beginning to end is not required. Some arrive late, some leave early. Come help us pray. Feel free to contact the Church Office if you have any questions.