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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

Subletter Needed

Subletter Needed: Large bedroom available within a two bed apartment to sublet Dec 1st to Aug 31st 2020 in a very spacious 2 bed/1 bath Southie apartment. Rent 1250/month + utilities (electric, gas, internet). The other occupant is a female a kindergarten teacher. She would prefer a generally quiet, Christian, and clean roommate who is great to live with! If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact Aidan Barrow.

Learning Center Volunteers

Volunteer opportunity in East Cambridge: The Learning Center in East Cambridge is looking for volunteers to tutor kids in Grades 6, 7, and 8. These students are singled out by teachers for special help—which means none of these are students who could afford private tutoring. The Learning Center is held on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 starting on December 4 and the commitment for volunteers lasts until May 6. To learn more, you can see their flyer or contact Julie Croston from Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc.

CTR Prayer Event

Christ the Redeemer Quincy is excited to host a Praying Life seminar in the hopes of catalyzing a movement of God's Kingdom through enabling people to connect with God in prayer. Their hope and prayer is that many local churches will benefit from it. It's November 15-16; Friday 6-9:30p and Saturday 9am-12:30. The cost is $20, which will cover two meals. It will be held at their church space: 136 Rawson Road in Quincy. See their website for more information or to register.

Y2Y Shelter

Y2Y is a youth shelter in Harvard Square serving young adults experiencing homelessness. They are staffed primarily by students and volunteers. They are currently looking for volunteers for the winter break to help out when some of our student volunteers go home for the holidays. They are currently very understaffed for the holiday season and volunteering in any capacity would be an immense help to those we serve. Click here for more information or contact Jacob Heart, the Y2Y Community Engagement Director, to learn more.

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:
1. Read 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9 for biblical qualifications.
2. Approach your nominee and ask that you pray together for wisdom.
3. 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.

Ministry Safe Q&A

This Sunday, November 3, there will be a Q&A during the Adult Education hour regarding the Ministry Safe training. This will be a time of open conversation to process the training content as a congregation with the leadership. If the Ministry Safe videos have prompted any questions regarding church policies and practices, or more generally how we are to interact with these issues as disciples of Christ, you can send those questions to rickdowns@ctkcambridge.org, drop an anonymous index card in the red church library card box in the Social Hall, or bring the question with you on November 3.