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

Timber Framing

This summer, August 12 - 16, Mon-Fri, Sophie Linnell is teaching a one-week Historic Timber Framing class at North Bennet Street School (NBSS) in the North End in Boston. NBSS Enrollment is open for Historic Timber Framing | Summer '24 | The class will construct a timber frame structure using traditional mortise and tenon joints, learning the layout and construction of historic New England timber framed structures, including barns and dwellings. Construction methods cover the use of traditional tools including framing chisels, hand saws, and marking gauges. https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/43lsj5CF

Missions Update

Collin and Zury, a missionary couple we support who visited CTK last September, are campus ministers with RUF in the capital city of a Muslim-majority country in West Africa. The most recent magazine from our denomination’s overseas mission agency (Mission to the World, or MTW), has an article on the West Africa team which describes the area’s religious culture. The article (p. 12–15) highlights the major growth of Christianity and Islam on the continent and the importance of openness, welcome, and a holistic presentation of the gospel among the Wolof people of the area. Check it out here, including the picture of Collin with his co-workers on page 13!


Thankfully, the university at which Collin and Zury serve re-opened after some political turmoil, so please continue to pray for their connections with students there.

Boston Fellows

The Boston Fellows is recruiting now for the class of 2025 that begins in September (See this page of recent reviews.) It is a program aimed at strengthening each person’s ability to serve God and neighbor in the working world. CTK has many BF alumni, one of many is Rosemary Boyle for those who would like to be personally connected, don’t hesitate to reach out (romaryboyle@gmail.com). For context, Rosemary works in oncology clinical research management at MGH. Although the Boston Fellows program recruits across all industries/trades.

Building Committee

Exciting news! The Cambridge Historical Commission awarded CTK with a 2024 Preservation Award for our conservation efforts in our recent renovations! On Thursday, May 30th, Janis and Tim Dietz along with Tim Talun accepted the award on behalf of the CTK Building Committee. Once again, thank you to the Building Committee (Joe Buckley, Janis Dietz, Tim Dietz, Martha Olson, Mike Poor, Jesse Porch, Dana Russell, Andy Stuntz, and Tim Talun; Chaired by Janis Dietz) for your excellent and tireless work throughout the renovation process. Your efforts in stewarding our property at 99 Prospect Street are a testament to God’s faithfulness to our church and help us participate in the broader community of Cambridge.

CORI

On June 23, Dana Russell, our children’s ministry director, will be manning a table in the social hall after the service to complete MA CORI background checks. If you are a new volunteer who needs a check or an existing volunteer who needs to renew their check (basically if Dana emailed you that you are due to get rechecked!) please stop by and see her at the table. Please bring an ID as well as the last 6 digits of your social security number.

Worcester Sox

Some folks are headed to a Worcester Red Sox (AAA minor league) game on either Saturday Aug 17 or Aug 31 at 4:00, and we want you to come too! Polar Park is brand new and an easy hour’s drive from Cambridge; we can figure out a ride for you if you are car-free. All ages are invited. If you might be interested, contact Lydia Carter and by the end of June we will settle on the best date and price range (way cheaper than Fenway) for those who want to come.

Hospitality workshop

Join us for a workshop on Hospitality TOMORROW. Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30p.  The seminar is geared to help us take what we’re learning in the hospitality sermon series and have it come to life more in us.  Specifically, the seminar will help you find & implement hyper-practical ways of developing and improving your welcome and hospitality practices within the following 8 weeks.  The hope is that all or nearly all the church can attend so we can work on growing in this together.  To attend in person, please register here. For those who would like to attend via Zoom, a link will be sent out tomorrow afternoon.

Looking for Roommate

Rebekah Tsang is looking for a female roommate to take over for a roommate moving to Chicago  mid-June. Rent is $800/month + utilities for your own bedroom in a 3 bed, 1 bath apartment with in unit laundry in Brighton. The other roommate is a young working professional.  The house is a 5- min walk to the 57, 66 and 86 bus. 15 min walk to the B line, Near Boston Landing commuter rail. If you have a car, there's street parking. Please contact Rebekah Tsang (tsangrm@gmail.com)

Soccer Nights

Soccer Nights (soccernights.org) is looking for volunteers! Soccer Nights is a free summer evening soccer clinic that seeks to promote athletic skill, leadership development, and citywide unity in neighborhoods throughout Greater Boston. As a collaborative effort organized by multiple churches in Cambridge, this is a great opportunity to love neighbors and to be a blessing to the children in our city.  Last year, they had more than 200 kids, served by 85 volunteers, across 7 churches. The dates for this year are Monday June 24th to Friday June 28th 2024 (5 evenings). Learn more at their website.

Housing Request

Looking for Subletter: Innocent Mpoki, a PhD student at Boston College and friend of CTKer Joseph Melkonian, is looking for a summer subletter between June and August in Lower Allston. The rent for the room is $902 per month plus utilities. The room is a 4 bedroom shared house. There is an in-unit washer, dryer, and shared kitchen and living room. The roommates are all male, 1 professional, and 2 Ph.D. students. The room will be furnished. The house is close to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's and the 86, 70, 66, and 64 buses. It’s also a 10-minute walk to the Harvard School of Engineering and a 5-minute walk to the Harvard Business School. For more details, please message Innocent Mpoki at innocent.mpoki@gmail.com

Prattville

Sophie Linnell and Rosemary Boyle warmly invite the congregation to visit the Prattville Gallery (42 Nichols St, Chelsea MA) to contemplate Gordon College's Matthew Doll Night | Desert | Garden. Art Discussion: Saturday 5pm - 6:30pm  on April 27. We welcome artists and arts patrons (and aspiring arts patrons) to join us for a guided small group discussion with the question "What does it mean to stand in front of a painting?"  The honor of your presence is greatly appreciated.