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:
Elect a pastoral search committee* for the purpose of recommending a pastoral candidate for Cambridge
Elect church officers – the slate of candidates to be elected will be shared upon approval by the Session
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
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
The Men's Bible study will be starting Acts on Sep 9th. Join us as we read, reflect on, and discuss one chapter each week -- no preparation required, and one-time visits are welcome! We meet Fridays 6-7am here on Zoom. (Too early? Let us know if you're interested in a second meeting time.) Contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com) with questions.
Men, mark your calendars! There will be a men's breakfast on Saturday, October 8th from 8-10am in the fellowship hall. More details to come!
A group of women from CTK are planning to attend Biblical Theology Workshop for Women with Nancy Guthrie. The event on Saturday, October 15th has sold out, but they’ve now added a date on the afternoon of Sunday, October 16. No matter how much you already know or don’t know about the Bible, if you’re a woman who wants to know your Bible better, this workshop is for you! You can sign up on this link: nancyguthrie.com/biblical-theology-workshop for an early bird discount by September 12. Please let Martha Olson know by Sept 12 if you need financial assistance to purchase a ticket!
All kids in 3rd-5th grade, we will be having a ice cream party gathering this Sunday, October 30th right after church in the fellowship hall. Please join us for some lunch snacks, ice cream bar, and games from 12:30-2pm. We hope you can join us, please email lara@ctkcambridge.org to let us know if you are coming or if you have any questions.
Join us for the Second Annual CTK Great Pumpkin Event — church-wide pumpkin carving and decorating party on Saturday, October 29 from 2-5:30pm at Dana Park in Cambridge. All are welcome for food, fun and prizes! Mini pumpkins for decorated will be provided but bring your own pumpkin to carve. Visit ctkcambridge.org/pumpkin for more information about directions & parking, what to bring, and judging categories. Please RSVP (not required but appreciated!). You may also sign-up to volunteer at the event.
The Middle School youth group will be climbing at Bouldering Project Boston on the afternoon of Sunday, November 6th. Please contact ariana@ctkcambridge.org with any questions.
For a full listing of upcoming Fall events, click here.
We are preparing to kick off Sunday School for the new school year! Classes will begin on Sunday, September 18 for kids in Grades K-8. Note, as we settle into new rhythms and a new pastor this fall, high school and adult education will follow a different schedule. Stay tuned for more details.
Sunday school classes will meet from 9:15-10:15am in the church basement.
We will be taking some Sundays off from class (including most major holidays)--the schedule will posted to the church calendar.
Masks are optional for children and volunteers/staff. You may also refer COVID-19 guidelines for class.
New this year: Please register your family by September 11 if you plan to have your child(ren) attend Sunday School. (Note, this is a one-time registration to indicate your family's intent to attend for the 2022-23 school year.) You may also indicate your interest in childcare options for younger children (6 mos. - preschool) during the Sunday School hour.
Park Street School is seeking kindergarten teachers for the 2022-23 school year. We offer competitive salary and benefits, generous time off, and a meaningful work environment with like-minded colleagues. If you are interested in being considered, please email employment@parkstreetschool.org.
Attention parents and children’s ministry volunteers: Updated COVID guidelines have taken effect for all children’s programs and classes (including Nursery, Children’s Worship and Sunday School moving forward). Most notably, masks will be optional for both children and volunteers/staff. Read the guidelines at https://ctkcambridge.org/policies-children including updated protocols for volunteers/staff and children who test positive for, are exposed to, or develop symptoms of COVID-19. Any questions about these changes should be directed to Dana Russell at dana@ctkcambridge.org.
Children’s Worship will resume this Sunday, September 11 with two classes (aged 4-5 years and 6 years to Grade 2), both beginning a study of the Apostles’ creed. Registration in advance in no longer required for Children’s Worship.
CTK's music ministry is looking for instrumentalists to join the music team on Sunday mornings! Volunteers serve on a rotating basis, based on need and availability. Please contact amanda@ctkcambridge.org with questions or for more information.
13 Ukrainian physicians have been invited to spend 3 months at Massachusetts General Hospital for continuing training in the area of transplantation, starting in mid September. Ukraine Medical Outreach (UMO) is a Christian medical group run by Jim Peipon MD, who is the father of a former CTK member. This organization is partnering with several other groups to try and find accommodations for these visiting physicians and have reached out to churches in the area. The visiting physicians are trying to ensure housing before purchasing flights. If you have space and may be willing to host one of these folks, please contact Tyler Holley at tylerbholley@gmail.com.
Route One Ministry is looking to hire a dedicated Director of Outreach to oversee their outreach programs and the staff facilitating such programs. Route One Ministry works to address sex trafficking and exploitation here in the United States. Route One is a 12-year-old nonprofit with a small but growing staff. The Director of Outreach is a full-time position that will work closely with and report directly to the Executive Director. This role is unique in that it requires vision, supervision skills, team-building skills, a desire to train, and the ability to follow. This position leads and administers the day-to-day ministry activity, ensuring ministry processes and procedures are functioning, streamlined, and maintained. For questions or to apply, please contact Bonnie Gatchell at bonnie@lovedbyrouteone.org or 978-930-3136.
Joseph Melkonian, a Ph.D. student at Harvard and CTK member, is looking for a male housemate to join a year's lease in a two-story, four-bedroom house in Lower Allston starting in September. The rent for the room is currently about $875 per month, plus utilities. The roommates are all male, the current roommates are a young professional and another Ph.D. student. The house is close to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and not far from the Green Line, 86, 70, 66, and 64 buses. The house is a 5-minute walk to the Harvard School of Engineering and to the Harvard Business School, and about 10 minutes by bus or bike to Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Square. For more details, please reach out to Joseph at jmelkonian@g.harvard.edu.
College students in town for the summer are welcome to join our Summer RUF meetings, Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm in the Fellowship Hall at Christ the King. We will meet weekly starting June 1st through July 20th. Contact Serena Jones for more information (serena.jones@ruf.org).
Children's Sunday School (meeting on Sundays before the service) this past year was on Zoom, however we aim to be back in person in September and with that we will need some new teachers in order to serve all our age groups. This is an incredible relationship and disciplining opportunity serving our most eager and delightful congregants! Please email Dana Russell (dana@ctkcambridge.org) if you are interested.
Eric Kastelein is hiring a part-time office assistant for his contracting business. Responsibilities include processing payroll, light bookkeeping with QuickBooks, maintaining insurance records, and other administrative tasks. Most of the work is done remotely; hours are 4-6 per week and scheduling is flexible. Contact admin@kasteleingc.com for a full job description.
Park Street School has several job openings for the upcoming school year. The 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 positions listed below.
Lead and Associate Preschool and Elementary Teachers for 2022-2023
Kindergarten Teacher for 2022-2023
Elementary and Preschool Substitute Teachers for 2022-2023
Development Director
Elementary Director of Academics
Director of Finance
Educational Technology Specialist
Please email employment@parkstreetschool.org for complete job descriptions and application instructions. If you are interested in being considered, please complete their Online Employment Application. Be sure to upload a cover letter and resume when prompted.
CTK Women's Ministry "Lunch & Learn" - Sunday, July 10 at 12:30PM
Please join us as we kick off a series of picnics (either indoor or outdoor) -- fellowship and learn about topics via interviews with various women in our community. The kick-off topic will be "Grief". We will be interviewing Jeanie Carson, a bereavement counselor at Good Shepherd Community Care in Newton, MA. Jeanie will cover questions about what grief is, ways of helping someone who is grieving, navigating our own grief, resources for addressing grief, including losses that were never fully grieved, and dealing with “disenfranchised grief” or losses beyond death of a significant person in our lives. We will also have time for prayer. Invite a friend or two! Bring your own lunch and chair/blanket and we will either picnic at Dana Park or in Fellowship Hall (weather depending). For more info, please contact Martha Olson at women@ctkcambridge.org.