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Childcare Needed
CTK Cambridge family seeks childcare in Needham or nearby on Wednesdays and Fridays, January through May, tentatively 9:30am-4:30pm. Both parents work at Olin College; the children are an infant boy and five-year old girl. Looking for care by a stay-at-home parent or nanny share arrangement. Please contact Elizabeth Cantrell via elizabethjcantrell@gmail.com or 781-799-1426. Thanks!
Adult Ed: Covenant Theology
Join us for the current class: What is Covenant Theology? Covenants hold the Bible together and help us interpret it more clearly, and the implications of a covenantal approach reach deep into our theology and life as a church. Taught by Jeremy Mullen, Nathan Barczi, and Kelly Sawyer.
Seeking Photographer/Videographer
Seeking Photographer/Videographer: CTK Somerville is looking for a photographer/videographer to make a recording of the Advent performance, "Midwinter," and document it with photos. Performances are December 15 and 16. If you have these skills and/or equipment, or know someone who does, please contact Ruthie Buescher.
Roommates Needed
One room is available in a Somerville apartment near Porter/Davis/Ball squares available starting January 6th. Please contact Erin Frey for more details.
Clothing Swap - NEW DATE
The Annual Clothing Swap will be happening this Sunday, November 18th after the service (the Brazilian congregation has a conference that weekend and will not be having their service at their usual time). Have any questions about the swap? Check out the FAQ page. If you have any donations you would like to make to the swap, please drop them off in the bin outside the social hall over the next few Sundays. If you would like to help with the swap in any way, please contact Cat Sherrill.
Christmas Concert
What happens when you bring together over 30 musicians, 18 different types of instruments, more than 14 songs, and 5 languages in 1 hour? This Saturday's Christmas concert! Please join us at 6:30 p.m. for festive performances and rousing caroling. Invite neighbors, co-workers, and friends! Contact amanda@ctkcambridge.org for more information.
Christmas Brunch
The Annual Women’s Christmas Brunch is coming up on Saturday, December 15th at 10 a.m. in the social hall. Childcare will be provided, and friends, neighbors, and colleagues are welcome! RSVPs are appreciated (audrawallace24@gmail.com) and you can sign up to bring a dish here. Hope to see you there!
Youth Community Group
If you’re in grades 6-12, join the Youth Community Group on Saturday, December 15 from 5:30-7:30pm as we celebrate the Advent season with cookie decorations, festive crafts, and further develop skills for interacting with scripture. We’ll read Mark’s account of the Passover with the disciples (14:12-21) before sharing our insights from the passage together.
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.
Park Street School Open House
Families are invited to visit Park Street Preschool (1 Park Street) and Park Street Elementary (67 Brimmer St.) for their open houses for prospective families. Tour the school, meet current parents, and see the classrooms in action. The next open house will be another on November 30 from 9-11a. Email Laura Perkins for more information.
Men's Breakfast
A Men’s Breakfast will be held in the social hall on Saturday, November 10, from 8-10am. Come expecting to be challenged, ready to pray and fellowship with other men in our church. Please contact rickdowns@ctkcambridge.org if you would like to help out with the meal.
Housing Available
Emily, friend of Brooke and Matthew Huskey, is looking for someone to rent a room in her spacious Brookline home located near the Brookline Hills T stop. Rent is $1350/month which includes all utilities, furniture, bedding, etc. Email her at Emily if you are interested.
A/V Volunteers
CTK's music ministry is looking for guitar and bass players to join the music team that leads congregational singing during Sunday services. Volunteers participate approximately once a month. Please contact amanda@ctkcambridge.org for more information.
Bantam Cider
The Women's Ministry is hosting a fellowship event at the Bantam Cider Taproom in Somerville on Friday, November 2nd. Women are invited to stop by anytime between 6-8pm to enjoy good company and local cider. Snacks will be provided. Contact Emily Stuntz with any questions.
All Church Gathering
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.
Daylight Saving
This Sunday, November 4, marks the end of Daylight Saving. Don't forget to turn your clocks back!
Officer Nominations
Nominations for CTK Officers are now being received. If you are a member of CTK and want to nominate someone for elder, deacon, or deacon assistant, please follow these steps:
Read 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9 for biblical qualifications.
Approach your nominee and ask that you pray together for wisdom.
With the approval of the nominee, please submit the nomination via office@ctkcambridge.org.
Making Room at Thanksgiving
Making Room at Thanksgiving: In an effort to ensure that no one at CTK is without a place to go this Thanksgiving, we are looking for people who have room at their tables. Also, if you are someone who is currently without a place to share the meal, we would be happy to connect you with someone who would love for you to join them. For more information, please email laura@ctkcambridge.org.
Grace Prep Informational Meeting
Grace Preparatory Information Meeting: Grace Prep takes the best attributes of homeschooling and combines them with the best attributes of traditional, Christian education to provide a private, non-denominational Christian, university-model school. Our mission is to partner with families to create an educational environment which inspires a love for learning and a hunger for the kingdom of God. If you are interested in learning more, please come to our next meeting on November 7, 2018 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Redeemer Fellowship Church. Please RSVP to graceprepboston@gmail.com Visit our website for more details.