The next High School After-Church Hangout will be on Sunday, October 1. High schoolers can meet up with Ariana after the service to have lunch in Central Square. Contact ariana@ctkcambridge.org with any questions.
Sunday School and Adult Ed
Please note, there will be no K-12 Sunday School and no Adult Education classes this Sunday, October 8th. Classes will resume on October 15th, including an Adult Education class on the Incarnation.
Prattville Gallery
Rosemary Boyle and Sophie Linnell invite CTK to the opening reception for their upcoming exhibition This is Not our Home at the Prattville Gallery. Please join the at the opening reception on ***Saturday, October 7th from 4 - 7 pm,*** at the Prattville Gallery in Chelsea (Address: 42 Nichols St, Chelsea MA). Contemplate Hebrews 13 with work by Kenna Michaels, Lois Andersen, Maxwell Kane & Bradford Johnson. The reception will not have any programming and is like a museum, you can walk through at your own pace, enjoy refreshments, and pursue peace.
Discovering CTK
Men's Breakfast
The next CTK men's breakfast is on Saturday, October 14th from 8:30-10am in the CTK Social Hall. Come enjoy some good food and good company. We'll be discussing God's providence in Proverbs 16 and what it means to "commit your work to the Lord". Email Andy at astuntz@gmail.com if you have questions or want to help cook / set up.
Unite Boston
UniteBoston is planning an outdoor worship concert September 30th from 4-6:30p to rejoice in the goodness and faithfulness of our God amidst today’s many challenges: “Again we say rejoice!” (Phil 4:4) This year’s concert will feature performances by top local Christian artists, God’s Chosen community choir, and a united worship band. If you’ve attended a Loved by Route One event at CTK, you will have seen some of the artists who will be performing at this concert, including Caleb McCoy, Shanell Alyssa, and Jen Aldana. RSVP via Facebook to receive important updates about the concert! More details here.
Casket Empty
Carol Kaminski will be holding a half-day Old Testament Casket Empty Conference at Ruggles Baptist Church on Saturday, October 21, from 9:00am-1:00pm. This seminar is a great way to learn the storyline of the Old Testament, with Jesus at the center, grapple with contemporary issues as they are addressed biblically from Scripture, and understand how the Old Testament fits together theologically. Registration is required for this seminar ($35.00 per person, $25.00 for students with a coupon code). To register visit their Eventbrite registration page. Please email casketempty@gmail.com with any questions or to access the Student Discount Code.
RUF Meals
Solomon Kim, the RUF minister at MIT, is seeking help this fall with his ministry to MIT students. They have weekly dinners, and he could use help providing food. If you would like to provide dinner for one of their Tuesday dinner and discussion Bible studies, you can do so by signing up on this link. You can cook or order. You can deliver or have it delivered or picked up by one of their staff. Info and instructions are on that link, but if you have any other questions, please let Solomon know at solomon.kim@ruf.org.
Middle & High School Sunday School
Congratulations, Kalras!
Congratulations to Heide and Sean Kalra on the birth of Evelyn Ruth on Friday, September 8! And congrats to Emery on becoming a big sister!
Missions Update
Collin and Zury, a missionary couple we support, have been working since 2019 with college students in a major city in a Muslim-majority West African country (unnamed here, for their security). Along with their local co-workers, Sebastian and Angèle, they have established a branch of RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) at the university, and they had their first retreat this past May!
This Sunday, September 24, they will visit CTK to describe their ministry during the Adult Ed hour (9:15am-10:15am) in the Fellowship Hall, as well as make a brief announcement in the worship service and visit with us during the coffee hour afterward. Please come to hear from them, as you are able!
Auxilio
Auxilio is looking to hire detail-oriented quick learners with some financial sense and ability to think creatively and solve problems. A bookkeeping or accounting background is a plus. These roles are all remote, generally part-time (15+ hours per week), but full-time is an option. Contact bob@auxilio.partners for more details.
Women's Bible Studies
Women's Bible Studies will be starting up the second week in September!
Tuesday Evening Bible Study: Looking for fellowship with other women, prayer, and a chance to dig deeper into study of the Bible and its relevance for our lives? Come to the Tuesday evening women’s Bible study. Our first gathering will be Tuesday Sept 12 at 7:00 pm for potluck snacks, intros, and prayer. After that, we will meet every other Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm and start in with study of the letter to the Hebrews. Questions? Contact Kimberly Bowal 617-396-1022 or Jeanie Carson 617-272-0366. Or just come! Feel free to park in spaces right by the church.
Thursday Morning Bible Study: This fall, the Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study will be studying 1 & 2 Kings, using What a Royal Mess by Susan Tyner as a study guide. Their first meeting will be a potluck breakfast on September 14 at 9:30a in the church social hall. Questions? Contact Kelly Sawyer (bostonkelly@gmail.com).
Men's Bible Study
Got wisdom? The Friday morning men's Bible study will begin a study of Proverbs starting September 15th. Join us 6:15-7:15am every Friday here on Zoom for fellowship, reading, reflection, and discussion. No prep required. Contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com) with questions.
K-5 Sunday School
We are preparing to kick off Sunday School for the new school year! Classes for kids in Grades K-5 will begin on Sunday, September 24. 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), and the schedule will posted on the church calendar. Please register your children by September 17 to indicate your family's intent to attend for the 2023-24 school year.
Stephen Tong Symposium
On Monday, September 18th, MIT will be hosting Stephen Tong, a Christian Evangelist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Rev. Tong will be in Boston as part of an evangelistic tour in September. He'll be speaking at BSO on the weekend of 9/15-9/17 and at MIT on Monday, 9/18. The MIT event will be at 26-100 from 7pm to 9pm. This will be an open event for both the MIT community and people outside of MIT, and one that will hopefully have the support of the wider Christian community in MIT and Boston. If you have questions, you can reach out to Solomon Kim, the RUF minister at MIT, at solomon.kim@ruf.org.
Chili Cook-Off
CTK, get out your ladles, break out your pots, both Insta and Crock. On Saturday, September 23rd we’ll be hosting the First Ever* (that I can think of) CTK Chili Cook-Off. Known as America’s Most Contentious Stew, chili comes in many forms. Do you think chili should have meat? Or just beans? Should it be red? Green? White? Come and prove that your kind of chili is best! If making chili isn't your thing, please consider signing up to bring a side. The church will provide shredded cheese, sour cream, and drinks. Please by Wednesday, September 20th.
Softball
We are fielding a softball team for the Boston Metro Church Softball League again this summer. Games are played Saturday mornings, starting early June through August/September. It is a fun way to fellowship with members of the greater Boston Church community, and spectators are more than welcome. If you are interested in playing (or spectating!), please contact Owen Andrews (joandrews33@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list.
Park Street Job Opportunity
Job Opportunities: Park Street Schools is looking to hire immediately for several positions, including Grade One Teacher, Grade Four Teacher, Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Part-Time Learning Support Instructor, as well as a few Administrative Leadership positions. If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to employment@parkstreetschool.org.
Grace Prep
Job Opportunities: Grace Preparatory Academy of Greater Boston is seeking one or two Christian Teachers to fill the following positions. GPA is a University Model School® where students attend class on campus two days a week and are taught at home by parents, three days per week. The two available positions are (1) a Phonics Teacher for a first-grade class with 13 students using the Logic of English curriculum. Pay is $25/hour for 3 hours/week (this includes prep time), and (2) a Writing Teacher for a fifth grade writing class with 4 students using the Institute for Excellence in Writing curriculum. Pay is $25/hour for 3 hours/week (this includes prep time). These positions can be combined or applied for separately. Position can be combined with the Phonics Teacher position. To inquire further, please contact graceprepboston@gmail.com.