On Sunday, April 11 Ted and Carolyn Turneau, a missionary couple we support, will be visiting us virtually at 9am during the Sunday School hour. If you are able, please plan to attend the Adult Education class that week to hear from the Turneaus, who work as teachers at two different Christian institutions in Prague, Czech Republic. We will be able to hear about the opportunities and challenges of reaching out to students during the pandemic and have the chance to ask questions and pray for them "in person."
Holy Week Schedule
Join us for Holy Week services -
our Good Friday service will be at 7:30p on April 2 on our Youtube channel
the Sunrise Service will be at 6:15a on April 4 on Zoom
our regular 10:30a service will be in person and online. Please register to attend by going to ctkcambridge.org/reopening. Based on Cambridge’s latest guidance, we will be limited to 50 attendees.
No Sunday School/Adult Ed on Easter
Pentecostal Tabernacle
On Saturday, April 3, Pentecostal Tabernacle, a church located near CTK in Cambridge, is hosting a Pop Up Food Pantry in celebration of Easter, and people from other congregations are welcome to volunteer! There are slots on Friday evening and various times on Saturday morning. The preparation and distribution will all take place at the church's north campus on 77 Columbia St. Email the outreach coordinator, debbie.plummer@ptspice.org, with any questions.
Church Softball
Captain of the softball team? The Metro Boston Church Softball League is a group of churches in the Boston area that have gotten together every summer for the past 10-15 years to build community by playing softball together. They are currently planning out their 2021 season and would like to know if folks from Christ the King would be interested in joining this year. As a general overview, they are a co-ed league, and their season lasts around 10 weeks, starting in June, with playoffs starting in August. Our current members include City on a Hill , Mosaic, Highrock, CityLife, Antioch and Park Street. If you would be interested in organizing or joining a CTK softball team, please email laura@ctkcambridge.org.
LCA Job Opening
Lexington Christian Academy is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted partner to the Head of School, executing on a wide range of priorities that require the Head’s strategic engagement. To find out more about the position, here is the job description: https://easyapply.co/a/6ba7364a-b66d-4249-91dc-1007aa5b2dc7
Holy Week Schedule w/ Image
Join us for Holy Week services - our Good Friday service will be at 7:30p on April 2 on our Youtube channel; the Sunrise Service will be at 6:15a on April 4 on Zoom, and our regular 10:30a service will stream on Youtube. We are hopeful that the sanctuary renovations will be complete in time for Easter. Assuming they are, the 10:30a service will be both in person and online. In person attendance will be dependent on state gathering guidelines and registration will open the week of March 28.
PSC Update
The Pastoral Search Committee is pleased to announce that we have finished writing the church and pastor profile and are wrapping up Phase 1 (learn more about the phases here). These profiles were created by carefully reviewing and distilling the feedback we received from the McGowan church assessment and the subsequent congregational survey. In many ways, the congregation provided the raw material which the PSC has then condensed and organized into a cohesive profile. You can watch a short video announcement from the PSC here and you can read the church and pastor profile here. Thank you for your prayers and support in this process, and please continue to pray for the PSC and for our congregation as we head into the next phase of the pastoral search.
Seven Hills Job Posting
Seven Hills Presbyterian Church (located in Davis Square in Somerville) is seeking a 15 hour/week part time administrator starting June 1, 2021. See link for a thorough job description. If interested, please email your resume to David Richter at admin@sevenhillschurch.org.
Grace Prep
Grace Prep is excited to offer a Summer Program for 2021 for students entering Kindergarten through Sixth grade. The program will be a stimulating learning environment for students and will give them the opportunity to dive deeper into subjects and have lots of fun too. Along with practicing reading and math to reduce regression, we will be doing science experiments and nature study. The Summer Program will also give children an opportunity to try dance, dabble in the arts, play sports and have time with their friends playing games. We have extensive COVID safety measures in place, and we know we can have fun and still be safe. Students do not need to be current students of Grace Prep to participate! Registration opened March 8th! Please see flier for details.
Calling All Singers
Calling all singers, far and near! Although we are not able to put together our annual a cappella choir for this year's Holy Week services, we'd love to have you join us by participating in CTK's online choir. We will be preparing selections for our services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Check out www.ctkcambridge.org/online-choir for more information and resources, and email amanda@ctkcambridge.org with questions.
Daylight Saving
Communicants' Class
A Communicants Class is starting soon for kids who may be ready to join the church. We are adapting the format this year to a co-teaching model, with parents teaching much of the content at home. Kids will also attend periodic virtual meetings to discuss the material with course teachers and peers. Parents interested in learning more about this class are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 3 from 8:00-8:45pm on Zoom. Please contact Dana Russell for details and the link to join the meeting.
Congregation Care
The elders of CTK Cambridge appreciate the difficulty of participating in the life of the congregation during the pandemic and in the many transitions we are experiencing. Over the next several months the elders will be contacting CTK Cambridge members and regular attenders to arrange brief calls (by phone or Zoom) to “check in” and encourage the congregation in our walks with Christ. Going forward we intend to periodically touch base with individuals and families in a more systematic manner. We also encourage you to connect with a CTK Community Group. You can contact Laura Bullock to learn of a Community Group in your area or one that meets on a schedule that fits yours. As always, the deacons are ready to assist with financial and other needs you may be facing. In fact, deacons will frequently participate with the elders in the visits we are planning. We intend for these visits to help us fulfill our responsibility to “shepherd the flock” (I Peter 5:2) and ask for your prayers for the session as we serve our Lord together.
Women's Backyard Events
Women's Ministry will be hosting backyard gatherings on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 for a time of fellowship. One gathering will be on Saturday, March 20 from 2-4 pm at Amanda Holley's home in Wakefield. Two gatherings will be on Sunday, March 21 from 2-4 pm at the homes of Catherine Cook in Somerville and Laura Martin in Belmont. Please sign up for a time slot and get the information for the locations on this google spreadsheet. The sign up is intended to make sure the events stay within city/state allowed guidelines. Looking forward to seeing many of you!
Finance Committee
Are you gifted in administration or finances and want to serve all the congregations of CTK? Join the CTK Finance Committee! The committee meets once a month and assists the elders of CTK by reporting on church finances, reviewing proposed budgets, and advising on financial and administrative questions. Email finance.committee@ctkboston.org to learn more.
Birth Announcement
Congratulations, Jentofts! Katie and Leif Jentoft are the proud new parents of their son Silas Torsten Jentoft, born on February 13. He was 7 lbs 11 oz. and 21 in. at birth.
Job Posting
CTK Cambridge member Eric Kastelein is looking for a part-time office helper/admin for his remodeling business. The position would be approximately 4 - 6 hours per week. If you are potentially interested, email Eric@KasteleinGC.com for a full job description and more information.
Elder Sabbaticals
Elder sabbaticals: Elders as well as deacons are strongly encouraged to regularly take sabbaticals. For elders, the pattern is usually six years serving and one year of sabbatical before returning to serve. We have two elders going on sabbatical right now: Bob Sawyer and Tyler Holley. Our active ruling elders are Nathan Carter, Tim Carter, Tim Dietz, Leonard Layne, Rick Olson, Greg Russell, Kris Sachsenmeier, and Matt Sherrill. You can find this information on the website as well at ctkcambridge.org/staff-officers.
Park Street Job Opportunities
Park Street School is located in the heart of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and offers a continuous, integrated, Christian-based learning environment to students from toddler to grade six. They are seeking to fill the following positions for the 2021-22 school year:
Elementary Specialist Science Teacher (Gr 1-6)
Elementary STEM Instructor
Preschool and Elementary Lead and Associate Teachers
Please email employment@parkstreetschool.org for complete job descriptions and application instructions.