The CTK Cicadas are still looking for players. If you love softball, or are vaguely familiar with it as a concept, then this is the team for you! You don’t have to be available for every game — come for whatever games you can! Interested? Reach out to Owen Andrews or Drew Bard Varges.
Baptism Service
Our next Baptism and New Member Reception Service will be on August 13th. If you or someone in your family would like to be baptized, please reach out to travis@ctkcambridge.org by July 9th so we can schedule a sit-down with a couple elders.
Adult Ed
Current Adult Ed class: The world needs Hope. The Church needs Hope. You need Hope. NT Wright’s exciting book on the resurrection and future hope — Surprised by Hope — is being offered in a 6-week video series about the sure hope of the resurrection. Come and be encouraged. Why not bring a friend who needs hope? This will be the last class for the spring before summer break.
Faith Lutheran Benefit Concert
Benefit Concert for Faith Lutheran: As you may know, the building of Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge was severely damaged in a devastating fire on Easter Sunday. For countless people, including many in the German expatriate community the church and its community has provided a spiritual and cultural home through the years. That is why some students, parents, and teachers of the German International School Boston would like to support the congregation during this difficult time by hosting a concert to raise funds for the immediate needs of the church (e.g. renting office and storage space). Please come for an hour of beautiful music performed by GISB students & a delicious bake sale! Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 6pm at the German International School Boston (57 Holton Street, Allston, MA 02134). Tickets are available here.
La Vida
La Vida at Gordon College: Do you know a teen that would benefit from an intentional space dedicated to nurturing their growth as a leader? The Adirondack Leadership Program is a 9-day camping trip where teens can explore who they are, who God made them to be and how they can lead and serve others. Learn more.
Temp Housing
Temporary Housing Needed: A 24 y.o. PCA church member from TX who is moving up to Boston this summer to start an accounting job with Deloitte accounting has a gap between when work begins (8/7) and when his lease begins (9/1). He’s looking to see if anyone might have a spare room for that time. He’s more than willing to pay for those weeks. Contact Austin Hayes if you have any leads: 830-496-1142.
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.
Jonathan Pardo
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.
Men's Breakfast
Anger problems, anyone? The next men's breakfast is on Saturday, June 10th from 8:30-10am in the CTK Social Hall, and we'll be discussing proverbs about anger. Email Andy at astuntz@gmail.com if you have questions or want to help cook / set up.
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!
Apartment Needed:
Apartment Needed: CTK member Morgan Crago and her three housemates are looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom apartment in Cambridge (ideally Cambridgeport, Harvard, or Kendall), starting August 1 or September 1. If you know of any places opening up, please let her know at mcrago@bu.edu.
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
No Classes on May 28th
Please note, on Sunday, May 28th, there will be no Adult Education, no Sunday school, and no Children’s Worship classes during the service. Children 4 years to Grade 2 will remain in the entire service. These classes will resume meeting the following Sunday, June 4. Nursery will be open during the worship service as usual on Sunday, May 28.
Sublet
Sublet Opportunity: CTK member Natalia Silva is moving to a new apartment in July and needs someone to sublet her current apartment through December. It is a one-bedroom in Watertown onPleasant St., close to the Charles River. For more details, contact Natalia at nataliamauadie@gmail.com.