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

Room Needed for Student from Germany

Looking for housing: Jonas Zimmer, a 23-year-old medical student from Heidelberg, Germany is looking for roommates in the Boston area. In June he is moving to Boston to do his research at Brigham and Womens Hospital in the field of cardiology for 12 months. Ideally, he would like to stay in a shared place with other young people that love Jesus and can be a home for his time in Boston. If you know of any possibilities, please contact him via email: jonaszimmer96@web.de

Capitalism Debate

Moving ONLINE: On March 14, Boston Fellows is hosting an online debate: "Is capitalism compatible with a Christian vision of human flourishing?" with Anne Rathbone Bradley and Ron Sider. How should Christians view our current economic system? Does it empower the disadvantaged, or favor the privileged? What outcome is likely from growing inequality? The American conversation on Economics is more polarized today than any time in our history. Many voices in public life today are calling into question the fundamentals of the system. Young voters, especially, decry its inequalities and blame it for our environmental problems. Boston Fellows will host a unique, extended exchange between two notable Christian voices on these crucial issues, in what promises to be a model of civil discourse. The event will be from 10a-1p. Registration is free but you need to register to access the weblink.

Job Openings at Gordon College

Gordon College in Wenham, MA is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Educational Media Producer, Graduate & Extended Studies Communications & Recruitment Coordinator, Director of Program Development – Health Professions, Manager, Business Development and Scheduling, and Resident Director. To apply for the above positions, go to www.gordon.edu/jobs, select “Open Staff Positions” and the job of interest. A job description, instructions and the required application are included there. All questions or applications should be directed to Susan Wilson, HR Assistant, who can be reached by phone (978-867-4499) or email.

CtR Launch

Christ the Redeemer Quincy has started having weekly worship services every Sunday at 4 p.m. at 136 Rawson Rd. in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy. The church is just 1/2 mile from the Wollaston stop on the Red Line. Let’s be an encouragement to Matt Owens and this new church  plant by attending a service sometime in March or April. You can check out their website here.

Sam Allberry Conference

Hope Fellowship Church is organizing a conference with Sam Allberry on February 7-8 on Singleness in God’s Family. Allberry writes in his book, “Much of what we commonly assume about singleness - that it is primarily about the absence of good things like intimacy, family or meaningful ministry - is either flat-out untrue, or at the very least, shouldn’t be true. To be single, we often think, is to be alone and spiritually hindered. But the Bible paints a very different picture of singleness: it is a positive gift and blessing from God.” Don’t let the title of the conference mislead you, this is for all who are a part of the family of God. All of us who are a part of the family of God need to think better and more biblically about singleness whether we are married or not. We hope that many who are single in Boston will find this conference helpful but also that many who are married will attend and that we will be able to live together more helpfully in the church. You can learn more about the conference and register here.

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is looking for volunteers to provide additional one-on-one companionship and support to their long-term chronic-care patients. They ask for an hour a week, where volunteers can read, listen to music, or just converse with patients who are approaching the end of life. Training is provided at their location in Dedham, but volunteers can serve in Dedham or at their Boston location. Training will begin in March. You can learn more at their website or contact their Volunteer Coordinator at michelleperry@hsl.harvard.edu.

Getaway Registration

There are still some spots available for the Winter Getaway! in Alton, NH on January 31-February 2. Visit ctkcambridge.org/getaway for more information and to register!

For those attending the Getaway: housing assignments will go out tomorrow and ride share and volunteer assignments will go out next week. We are looking for a few more people who can offer rides up to the Getaway from the Cambridge/Somerville area. If you can give a ride, please contact Laura.

Warren Nanny

Matt and Kristin Warren, members of CTK and Boston North, are seeking a temporary, part-time nanny for their 6-month old son beginning in April.  They are currently looking for someone who is available 16 hrs/wk from April-June.  There is the potential to extend into July and August.  Matt and Kristin live in Melrose, about 25 minutes from Central Square.  For details and to apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/warrenfamnan2 or email Kristin at kewarren3@gmail.com.