Directory

It’s time for a church directory update, and this time around, we’ll be changing the format. CTK uses software called Planning Center Online - which is how you register for services, or give online, or send us block out dates for volunteering. Planning Center now has a directory feature, so we’ll be transitioning over to that for our church directory. Over the next few days, you’ll receive an invitation to join the directory. Please follow the prompts to add photos and share whatever information you’re comfortable sharing. A few notes on privacy:

• When signing up for the directory, you can choose what information to share (your photo, your phone, your email, and/or your address, or any combination thereof).

• Only you can share your information and/or your household’s information in the directory. Church staff can invite you to join, but we cannot publicly post your information.

• There will be a link to the directory on the website, but anyone who is not invited to the directory by staff will not have access to the directory and will not be able to see it.

• If you have any questions or issues in joining, you can either visit our web page with instructions or you can email laura@ctkcambridge.org.

Friday prayer cancelled

The Friday noon-time prayer will no longer be meeting. We will be starting a new evening prayer meeting in the coming week, so please stay tuned!

Congratulations, Wyses!

Congratulations to Meredith and John Wyse on the birth of their baby, Mia Madeline Wyse, on July 14th.

Friday prayer cancelled

Please note, there will be no Friday afternoon prayer meetings for the next two weeks (7/9 & 7/16).

Roommate Needed

A woman moving to Boston from Seattle to begin a PhD program is seeking a Christian woman roommate in the West Somerville area beginning September 1. Rent is $1250/month, not including utilities. The 950 sq ft 2 bedroom unit is part of a 2-unit home, including a washer and dryer and shared backyard. The home is a 10-15 minute walk to Davis Square. She is looking for a Christian woman who likes to keep the home clean and tidy and enjoys hosting gatherings from time to time. Email Kelsey at klkinderknecht@gmail.com, if interested.

Grace Prep

Grace Prep is hiring for the fall! Grace Preparatory Academy (GPA), located in Needham, MA, is a University Model® school serving students in grades K-7. They are a distinctively Christian school community and seek Christian applicants. They are looking for two Elementary School Teachers. More details are listed on their website.

LCA

Interested in education and youth development? Looking for a creative way to tackle the high cost of housing in the Boston Area? Working part-time or taking graduate classes? Consider being part of the residential community at Lexington Christian Academy. Check out more about the Residential Life Coordinator or Dorm Parent open positions here: https://lca.edu/careers/

Children's Ministry

As we plan for resuming children’s ministry in-person this fall, we invite all members to watch this video to hear how you may pray for us and consider serving with our kids. We’ve also changed our policies and ask all volunteers to complete updated safety measures this summer (whether or not you’ll be ready to serve in the coming months).

Building Renovation Update

Following the sanctuary renovation this past spring, we are planning a major renovation to the exterior of the church building. We aim to finalize a budget and select a contractor this summer, and we hope to begin work this fall. More details to come!

Upcoming Building Meeting

The deacons are hosting a monthly meeting about building renovations and improvement on Tuesday, July 13th from 7-8:30pm here on Zoom. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to join the discussion or to send us your thoughts (deacons@ctkcambridge.org)! Topics this month will include balcony rail extensions, landscaping maintenance, scope clarifications for exterior masonry renovations, children's classroom repairs/improvements, and chair/table storage for the social hall.

PSC Blog Update

There’s a new blog post on the Pastoral Search Committee web page. You can also find information about the 4-stages of the search process, introductions to the members of the PSC, or submit nominations of pastoral candidates you would like the PSC to consider.

Note from the Elders

A Note from the Elders for Young Families:

We want to express how happy we are that families are increasingly making the decision to join us in person at 99 Prospect Street. We realize that it is a complex decision for all of you. If it helps, we are all delighted to hear the sound of children again, joyful or otherwise. Please feel fully supported if you choose to worship as families. Grace is a wonderful gift when shared freely.

But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant, and they said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes; have you never read: ‘Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise’?” - Matthew 21

Friday prayer cancelled

Please note, there will not be a Friday noon-time prayer meeting this week. We’ll resume next Friday (6/25).

Cicadas schedule

Come cheer for Christ the King’s softball team - the CTK Cicadas! This Saturday is their last game of the season - they’ll be playing In the Big Inning, Park Street’s team. Game’s at 12pm at Clemente Park, 1390 Park Drive, Boston MA. Come cheer them on!

25th Anniversary

We’re having a party! This August marks the 25th anniversary for Christ the King Presbyterian Church, and we’re excited to celebrate. We’re looking for a small team of party-planners to help organize a fun event to celebrate the work the Lord has done in Cambridge over these last 25 years! If you’re interested in helping or learning more, please email Laura by July 4th.