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

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.

CTK Newton Nursery Staff

Nursery Staff/Caregiver Positions Available at Christ the King (Newton): There are several compensated staff/caregiver positions at CTK Newton for the nursery (0-3 year olds), Sundays from 3:45-5:45pm. If these positions are of interest to you, or you have more questions, please contact Meredith Johnsen, Volunteer Nursery Coordinator for Christ the King, by phone (864.915.2594) or by email.

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.

Love Reigns Preschool

Love Reigns Children's Center in Arlington has a few 4-year old part-time Preschool openings in their mixed Preschool Classroom.  If you are interested or would like more information, please email the Directors, Alisha and Christina, at LoveReignsCC@gmail.com.  CTK member Elizabeth Cantrell is happy to recommend Love Reigns and can answer any specific questions. A few of the schedules they have available are 3-days (MWF) or 5-days (M-F) from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.  

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.

Arlington Apartment for Rent

Apartment for Rent in Arlington: Owner-occupied, 1st floor 2-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment in a nice neighborhood. Freshly painted exterior, one car off street parking. Vinyl replacement windows, hardwood floors, washer/dryer hook up - kitchen or basement . Refrigerator included, steps to T, bike path, laundrymat and close to main highways (128, 93, 90), some basement storage. Non-smoking, prefer no pets. For more information, contact Tom Buckley (Joe Buckley's brother) via email or at 781-850-6013.

Theater Workshop

In partnership with ViraLarte Theater Group, CTK is hosting 3 workshops for children's ministry workers and our larger church community! The three topics are: Theater (free!) - 8/6, 8/9 and 8/10; Storytelling ($25 fee) on 8/14, 8/16 and 8/17; and Video Editing ($50 fee) - 8/14, 8/16, 8/17. All workshops are in Portuguese and run from 7-9:30 at CTK Cambridge. To sign up, please contact Claudete at 617-794-3687 or Rita at 857-251-9447.

Family Housing Needed

A family of five with three small children are looking for housing starting as soon as possible. They are moving to Boston to begin teaching at Sattler College, and are hoping to find an apartment that is de-leaded, approx. $2000/month, and has in-unit laundry capabilities. They are open to renting short term or living in a house with another family or couple. They are hoping to find something in the Malden or Medford area near transit. Contact Merissa Scheumann with any leads! 

ACCESS After School Programs

ACCESS (American Chinese Christian Educational and Social Services, Inc.) provides after-school and summer programming for children of immigrant, low-income families in Boston's Chinatown. They are now recruiting teachers for our After School Enrichment Program. If you are interested in either working or volunteering with them this school year, please contact Ji-Sun Ham, Director of Children and Families at ACCESS.