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
Congratulations to Cara and Jonathan Pardo, the proud parents of their daughter Olive Jay Pardo, born November 22. And congratulations to Penny and Maxwell, big sister and big brother!
If you have important life announcements you’d like included in the Reader Community section, please email Laura at laura@ctkcambridge.org.
Welcome to our new CTK Members! Back row: Esther Drake, Chelsey Huffman, Brandon Huffman, D.J. Heaney, Kyrillos Farag. Front row: Jeremy Huang, Erin Compaan, Anna Read-Cressman, Jonathon Read-Cressman. Our next Discovering CTK class will be in February, and our next new members and baptism Sunday will be April 2nd.
The next men's breakfast will be Saturday, December 3rd from 8:30-10:30am at the church building. We’ll enjoy some food, discuss Proverbs 10:1-5 about labor and wealth, and then (weather permitting) do some weeding and other cleanup outside the church building. Hope you can join us! (If you'd like to help prepare food, email Andy at astuntz@gmail.com.)
Whether you're 8 or 80, all girls and women of the CTK Community are cordially invited to the CTK Annual Women's Christmas Tea! It will take place immediately after church next week (Dec 4), so please RSVP to the Paperless Post Invitations. Don't forget to sign up for a food item you'd like to bring through the Perfect Potluck link. Instead of doing a white elephant gift exchange, we are having a book swap! Bring an unwrapped book you would like to give to someone else to read; it can be any genre (poetry, devotional, nature guide, or even a children's book). If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for set up, clean up, reading or music, please feel free to contact Martha Olson at 203-605-9898 or marthabwolson@gmail.com.
CTK musician Madison Hablas is giving her master's voice recital this Sunday, November 20, at 5p. It will last about an hour and take place at Seully Hall at Boston Conversatory (8 Fenway Boston, MA 02215, 4th floor). The program includes an array of songs in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and English. All are welcome to come support Madison and celebrate the talents God has given her!
Children’s Sunday School teacher needed in our Grades K & 1 class. We are looking for someone to finish out the school year, stepping in for a teacher who is completing graduate school soon after many years of faithful service. Class meets before the service from 9:15-10:15am and co-teachers rotate leading the lesson and assisting with class. This is an incredible relationship and disciplining opportunity serving our most eager and delightful congregants! If you may be interested, please contact Dana Russell (dana@ctkcambridge.org).
Congratulations to Maggie and Bryan Collins, the proud parents of their son, John Bryan Collins, born November 15. Also big sister Katharine!
If you have important life announcements you’d like included in the Reader Community section, please email Laura at laura@ctkcambridge.org.
Christian female professional seeking a female roommate for a shared 2 bedroom, first-floor apartment in Somerville, available December 1. Rent is $1100 + 1 month deposit required. Utilities are not included but only run about $100 each (gas heat, electricity and internet). Unfurnished bedroom 9’x 12′, furnished common spaces, large kitchen, shared enclosed front and back porches, free laundry in basement. It's a great location! Lovely walking/biking paths and boathouse nearby, a short walk to Assembly Row and Orange Line MBTA and bus. Cat friendly, no dogs. Lease is a minimum of 1 year, with option to extend. Email Janel at jbloodwtpe@gmail.com if you are interested.
Route One Ministry is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant. 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. Click here for a job description. For questions or to apply, please contact Bonnie Gatchell at bonnie@lovedbyrouteone.org or 978-930-3136.
This is the final Sunday that advent devotional resources are on display in the Social Hall for both adults and families with children of various ages. Some resources are available to preview and order on your own, and a few are free to take. If you would like a devotional and need help with the cost, please let Dana or Lara know and we are glad to help! Additionally an advent gift is available by the table for all families, so please stop by to pick yours up for this season!
Middle & High Schoolers! Join us on Friday, November 18 at 7pm for Youth Large Group. This meeting will be a combo of a time of discussion and prayer with a time of games, socializing and fun! If you have questions, you can contact Ariana (ariana@ctkcambridge.org) or Andrea (andrea.n.bootsma@gmail.com).
As we're rebuilding our community groups, we're getting a sense of who is in need of a group and who might be willing to host or lead. If you’re interested in joining, hosting, or leading a new community group, please fill out this form so we can gauge interest in various neighborhoods.
Making Room at Thanksgiving: If you are currently without a place to share the Thanksgiving meal this year, please email laura@ctkcambridge.org. We would be happy to connect you with someone who would love for you to join them.
Are you a singer or instrumentalist who loves Christmas music? CTK's music ministry is currently putting together selections for our tenth annual Christmas Concert, and we are looking for new participants! The event will take place the evening of Saturday, December 10. Please contact amanda@ctkcambridge.org if you'd like to learn more.
Molière St. Surin's family would like to invite the congregation of Christ the King to a funeral service for Molière this Saturday, November 5th, at 10am at AJ Spears Funeral Home chapel. The service will be from 10a to 11a, with some readings, hymns, and a homily by Pastor Travis. There will be a private reception for the family following the service.
CTK’s 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin was a TON of fun this past Saturday. A huge THANK YOU goes out to the Children’s Ministry Leadership Team for organizing (Ryan Grams, Lindsay Hardy, Nicole O’Hern, Lara Kastelein & Dana Russell) and all the volunteers who helped with set up, supervising the kids decorating table, preparing and serving food, judging pumpkins and packing everything up after the event! You may check out event photos and upload your own pictures in this Google album.
Pentecostal Tabernacle is having their Annual Worship Night and they would love for the CTK congregation to join them as they gather together to glorify our savior – “Jesus”. Registration is free! Click the link below to get your ticket now! Hope to see you there. Registration Link
Pentecostal Tabernacle, a neighboring Cambridge congregation, has invited us to serve with them at their Thanksgiving Pop Up Food Pantry! On Friday evening, November 18, we can join in helping pack the grocery bags, and on Saturday morning and afternoon, November 19, we can help out at the event itself, distributing the groceries and helping at the clothing table. Sign up to help out here!
Did you miss the building updates at the recent congregational meeting? Do you want to learn more about the ongoing work on our church building? Check out the new building renovations web page and email building@ctkcambridge.org with questions!