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

Adult Ed

Adult Ed class:  Pulitzer-prize winning author Marilynne Robinson has written a new non-fiction book called Reading Genesis, which will serve as the basis for our summer adult education series.  We’ll read Genesis stories together and use excerpts from the book as inspiration for the discussion.  If you’d like a copy of the book, please email laura@ctkcambridge.org. Class continues this week, July 7th.

July 4th

Join us for our annual July 4th Picnic at Sennott Park on Broadway in Cambridge, at 4:30p on Thursday the 4th! Invite friends and neighbors! Head to the fireworks afterwards, if you're feeling brave! Please sign up here to bring something or to help with set up or clean up. Pulled pork sandwiches provided by church, as well as plate/cutlery/etc. We especially are looking for help with set-up/clean-up. Hope to see you there!

Youth Ministry Volunteers

Being part of the Youth Ministry is not only an important way of connecting with the youth (grades 6-12) and showing God’s love, it can be so much fun!  There are many ways that you can get involved.  Please check out this sign-up and select any roles you’d be interested in learning more about. Feel free to email youth@ctkcambridge.org or speak directly to Gi Yoon-Huang at church on Sundays with any questions.  We look forward to teaming with you! 

Men's Bible Study

The Friday morning men's Bible study is starting a new series looking at passages where God makes covenants with humanity, from the Garden of Eden to the new covenant in Jesus' blood. They meet 6:15-7:15am every Friday here on Zoom for fellowship, reading, reflection, and discussion. No preparation required, and visitors are welcome! Contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com) with questions.

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)