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

Building Crew Volunteers

Join the new CTK Building Crew! This volunteer team will serve alongside the deacons in helping with building access, setup, and use for Sunday services and other events. If you are a member of CTK and like serving behind the scenes, want to learn more about the diaconate or the building, or feel called to help facilitate CTK services and events, then this is for you! There will be a training on Sat July 15th from 10:30am-12pm (make-up options available). Please contact deacons@ctkcambridge.org with questions or interest.

Augspurg show

CTK member Justin Augspurg holds a BFA and MFA in painting and will have an upcoming exhibition of recent work at the Prattville Gallery June 1 - 30, 2023. Please join us at the opening reception on ***Saturday, June 3rd from 3 - 6 pm,*** at the Prattville Gallery in Chelsea (Address: 42 Nichols St, Chelsea MA). The reception will not have any programming and is like a museum, you can walk through at your own pace, enjoy refreshments, and be surprised by joy.

Women's Brunch

On Saturday, June 3, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, all women and girls of CTK are cordially invited to gather for fellowship, including a brunch and flower arranging. Sign up using the Perfect Potluck link: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=JZXB1885&welcome=1 . We'll meet inside the Social Hall. Please bring $5 to help offset the cost of your flowers and vase. Can't wait to see you all! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌼💐

EMOSEWA

Calling all kids grades 3-5 our next EMOSEWA event will be on June 4th from 12:30p-2pm.  There will be food, and Pastor Travis will be joining us for an "Ask The Pastor" event, where he’ll be answering questions that kids have about the Bible, Christianity and even fun questions about himself so you can get to know him better. Questions can be emailed or submitted on an index card (found by the sermon worksheets) and passed to Miss Dana or Miss Lara on Sundays. We’ll also do some cookie decorating together at the end!

Summer RUF

Summer RUF Weekly Gathering: All college students in town for the summer are invited to join MIT, Harvard, and BU students on Wednesday nights through July 26 at 7:30pm in the CTK fellowship hall. Come get to know other college students here for the summer! We will have social events and small group Bible discussions depending on the week. Email Serena Jones, Campus Staff with RUF BU (serena.jones@ruf.org) if you'd like more details or want to be added to the GroupMe.

Harvard Homelessness Ministry

The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and Youth2Youth Shelter will be running over this upcoming summer (6/10-8/10), and they need your help to keep them open! If you will be in the Cambridge-Boston area over this Summer, they would love to have you join their team, and they ask you to please sign up using this application for HSHS and this application for Y2Y by Wednesday, May 31st. In addition, for information about their volunteer policies, please find out more by reading our volunteer handbooks for HSHS and Y2Y.  Please reach out to hshs.volunteer@gmail.com or volunteer@y2yharvardsquare.org with any questions.

Boston Fellows

Boston Fellows is accepting applications for 2023-2024. God has a province for you to oversee. Whether your career is soaring or stuck in traffic, you need to know deep down what your work is about, beyond a paycheck, a good career move, or even that dream job.  The Boston Fellows is a nine-month program for professionals at CTK seeking to cultivate the insights and spiritual habits necessary for meaningful vocation within a cohort of peers, spiritual leaders, and professional mentors. Find out more and apply at BostonFellows.com. Deadline is June 15th,

Room Available

Room in spacious Brookline apartment available: CTK members Serena Jones and Katie Carr are looking to fill the fourth space in their apartment in North Brookline beginning August 1 (or as soon as June 10). Rent is under $1000 per month, and the apartment has in-unit laundry. Looking for a Christian female roommate - please reach out to Serena at serena.jones.m@gmail.com if you're interested or know someone who might be!

Harvard Ministry Opportunity

Message from Pete Williamson (pete.williamson@intervarsity.org), InterVarsity’s Grad ministry Team Leader for Harvard. Are you considering your next call? Might God be calling you to reach students with the Gospel at Harvard? InterVarsity is looking to hire a new Campus Staff Minister to join our team as we serve Harvard’s Graduate Schools. Message me if you have questions or get the details here: https://intervarsity.org/job/campus-staff-minister-harvard-university

End of Year Youth Potluck

On Sunday, May 7th, there will be an End of Year Youth Potluck Party, and all of the 6th graders to 12th graders to are invited to come! The party will be from 4p-6p at the Huang Residence. We'll have some great games and activities, but the best part will be the food! Please bring your favorite dish to share and sign up using this link to let us know what you're bringing.  Please sign up to bring a dish and RSVP by May 2nd. 

Prattville Gallery

Please save the date for Saturday, April 22nd at 3 - 6 pm for an opening reception celebrating work by Joanna Muehleisen at CTK member Rosemary Boyle's Prattville Gallery. The celebration will be held 3 - 6 pm and is like a museum, you can walk through at your own pace, enjoy refreshments, and leave whenever you’d like. Everyone is welcome to bring neighbors, coworkers, and friends as we participate in a rich history of arts patronage together!

Gordon College student Grace Romeo has experience pet and house sitting and is offering services this summer. Are you traveling and looking for help while you're gone? Grace offer services including overnight pet care, mail collection, plant watering, and more upon request. Dates are available from May through August of 2023. Feel free to text or call Grace at 508-868-2297.

Park Street Job

Job Opportunity: Park Street School is seeking to fill the roles of several administrative leadership positions. We have also begin recruiting for Lead and Associate Elementary Teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Park Street School offers 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.