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

Calling All Musicians!

Calling all musicians! Are you interested in sharing your gifts this Advent season? Here are a few ways you can help out! To learn more about any of these opportunities, please email amanda@ctkcambridge.org.

  • Join the rotation of musicians helping to lead music on Sunday mornings.

  • Lend your voice to the Advent A Cappella Choir, which will provide special music during the Sunday service on December 5.

  • Participate in CTK's annual Christmas Concert, which will take place in person and on livestream on Saturday, December 11. We're looking in particular for people to join in a brass ensemble, a string ensemble, and/or a choral ensemble!

Seven Hills

Hiring Nursery Workers: Seven Hills Presbyterian Church in Somerville seeks caring and engaging nursery workers to care for infants and toddlers ages 0-2 during its Sunday morning service. Hours are from 10am-12:30pm and compensation is $50 a session. Both consistent nursery workers and substitutes are needed. Please email christinecstone@sevenhillschurch.org for more information or to submit a recommendation.

Theology Reading Group

Our weekly Theology Reading Group has started up again on Fridays at 4pm. The current book is Calvin's Ladder:A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension by Dr. Julie Canlis. In this "historically rigorous, theologically rich, lucidly written, and at the same time pastorally engaging book" (Begbie) she explores union with Christ in terms of "full participation in all the operations of the Trinity" (Peterson). It’s a hybrid meeting, so come in person at the church or join us on Zoom. Questions? Contact Leonard Layne at (617) 778-3514 or llayne2@gmail.com.

4th Fridays

Back by popular demand: Fourth Fridays! What’s a Fourth Friday? Why, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with church friends or make new ones while enjoying snacks, drinks, and good conversation. We would especially like to encourage you to bring your neighbors, friends, and/or colleagues. We’ll be meeting this Friday 10/22, starting at 6pm on the Olson's rooftop deck at 20 Corporal McTernan Street. Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to susannevanveluw@gmail.com, so that we know how much food to prepare. A very special warm welcome to those of you who are new to CTK, as we would love to get to know you better. Text Martha (203-605-9898) for directions. Hope to see you there!

Pumpkin Update

The weather was perfect this past Saturday for CTK’s Great Pumpkin Event which was a fun time for all. We’d like to thank the Children’s Ministry Leadership Team (Ryan Grams, Lindsay Hardy and Nicole O’Hern) for working with us to plan the event. We’re also grateful to all who helped on Saturday—setting up, overseeing mini pumpkin decorating, preparing refreshments, judging and cleaning up—thank you! Check out the decorated and carved pumpkins and other event photos or upload your own pictures in this Google album.
—Dana & Lara

Tutoring in Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge Public Schools is in need of volunteer tutors to support students in Grades 6-8 who have been referred by their teachers because they need extra, individualized support. They are looking for people who can commit to tutoring one student once a week from 3-4:30p for at least four months, but ideally November–May. If you are interested, you can fill out their online application: CSV Volunteer Application 2021–2022 or reach out to Julie Croston (csv@cpsd.us) with any questions.

CTK's Great Pumpkin Event

CTK’s church-wide pumpkin carving and decorating event is Saturday, October 16 from 2-5:30pm at Arsenal Park in Watertown. All are welcome for food, fun and prizes! Bring your own pumpkin to carve from 2-4:30 (tools will be available) or your already carved pumpkin for judging at 4:30. Mini pumpkin decorating will be provided and hot dogs and chips will be served from 4-5p. Visit ctkcambridge.org/pumpkin for more information about location, parking, what to bring, and judging categories and to sign-up to volunteer at the event. Email dana@ctkcambridge.org with questions or if you need help getting a pumpkin.

Generous Justice

In the Adult education class, we have been pursuing the themes of Micah 6:8 - act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. During the summer, we went through Michael Card's wonderful study on Hesed. (mercy) Morgan Crago has led us through an insightful study of racism in the Presbyterian Church. In our current Adult Ed class, we are using Tim Keller's book Generous Justice to pursue what it means to act justly. In preparation, Pastor Clyde recommends this video from the Bible Project on the meaning of justice in the scriptures as well as this article on critical theory from Tim Keller.

Casket Empty

On Saturday, October 30th, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is hosting a “Casket Empty” Conference by Carol Kaminski. The Casket Empty seminar is one Dr. Kaminski has been teaching for years (including at CTK a few years ago) designed to help laypeople learn the Old Testament and understand how the Bible fits together theologically. The seminar will be from 9a-1p at Gordon Conwell. Registration is open here and there is a $10 early-bird discount until 10/27.

Gordon College Job Opening Spotlight

Gordon College is looking for a faithful, community-focused leader with demonstrated experience related to Human Resources to join their team as the Director of Human Resources! The Director is responsible for effectively planning, developing, implementing and administering all services associated with the human resources function, including employment, position classification and compensation, training and development, employee relations, and benefits administration, to promote the welfare of employees (including student employees) and support the programs of the College. Please apply at www.gordon.edu/jobs and reach out to Sarah Anderton with any questions: sarah.anderton@gordon.edu.