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

Adult Ed

Our sermon series in Nehemiah has been calling us back to community. One way to answer that call could be in attending the new Adult Education class, which started on October 16th in the social hall at 9:15a. Leonard Layne will be teaching a 6-week class on Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, facilitating discussions on how God is at work and how we rebuild in our life together.

CTK Stories

CTK fam! You may recall the passage we looked at 2 weeks ago (Neh. 2:9-20) where Nehemiah shares how God had been on the move in his life and how I shared ways God has been on the move in our family's life to get us here with you all. In light of that, I asked us to find ways to share our own stories on how God has been at work to sustain, equip and grow us for being on mission to rebuild. I want to give you a specific opportunity to do that.

I'd love it if you would share a short story of how God has been on the move in your life with us. The idea is to feature stories in the reader during the remainder of our sermon series. You could offer a short (3 min) video or a 300 word (or less) written version of a story - whichever you like best. Kids are welcome to share too! Or if you don't want your story published, but you do want to share it with me or the other leaders of the church, we'd be glad to hear it and be encouraged by it all the same.

You can upload your video or document to this shared Dropbox folder.

Looking forward to hearing about how God has been on the move!

Newton Childcare

Christ the King Church Newton is seeking a childcare worker for a Women’s Wednesday morning Bible study to take care of children under age 5. The position is weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am, starting immediately and continuing through the end of the year and into the next. Pay is competitive. Additional hours are also available weekly on Sundays from 2:45-5:45pm. If you or someone you know may be interested, please have them contact Beth Olmsted at elisabeth.olmsted@gmail.com.

Men's Bible Study

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!

Nancy Guthrie Event

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!

CTK Great Pumpkin Event

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.

Christian Education

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.

Children's Ministry

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.

MGH

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.