Please be aware, we occasionally have phishing attempts made by scammers who impersonate Travis. If you don’t recognize the email address or if the email is suspicious in any way, please don’t respond to it. You can always confirm with Travis at travis@ctkcambridge.org that he did in fact reach out to you. If it is in fact a phishing attempt, please report the email through your email client as phishing and delete the email.
CTK Winter Getaway (Copy)
It’s that time of year again! Registration is now open for the 2025 CTK Winter Getaway! Join us for a weekend in the snowy woods of Alton, NH at Brookwoods Conference Center. Our speaker this year is Rev. Rob Hamby, Senior Pastor of Point Hope Presbyterian Church in Charlston, SC. Scholarships are available. Visit ctkcambridge.org/getaway for more information and to register!
Youth Game Night
CTK Youth are invited to a game night on Saturday, January 11 from 6-8pm in the CTK social hall! We will test our map drawing, storytelling, and winter survival skills during "The Quiet Year". Cozy drinks and snacks will be provided. Contact Rebecca M. with any questions! Note: this game is better suited for high school students, if younger students are interested please reach out for more details.
Christmas Eve
Join us on Christmas Eve at 4pm with a family-friendly service of Lessons and Carols. Invite friends and neighbors as we read through the Christmas story from Genesis through the Gospels and sing Christmas hymns that celebrate the coming of our Lord. Please note, there is no childcare available during this service, but the upstairs nursery and social hall will be open to children and their parents as needed.
CTK Winter Getaway
It’s that time of year again! Registration is now open for the 2025 CTK Winter Getaway! Join us for a weekend in the snowy woods of Alton, NH at Brookwoods Conference Center. Our speaker this year is Rev. Rob Hamby, Senior Pastor of Point Hope Presbyterian Church in Charlston, SC, speaking on “The Church Renewed: Bringing the Gospel to Life in Our Community”. Scholarships are available. Visit ctkcambridge.org/getaway for more information and to register!
Advent Wreath
Parents, in the service this Sunday we will continue our Advent celebration by lighting the fourth candle in our wreath! Presenters will prepare a special teaching for the kids and, as has been the tradition at CTK, we’ll invite any children who would like to come up to the front to sit (parents, feel free to escort them). Families are also welcome to remain in the pew if preferred.
Pumpkin Event
CTK's 4th Annual Great Pumpkin event was a ton of fun this past Saturday with beautiful weather and great fellowship! A huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers, especially the O’Hern Family, the Jackson Family, Rebecca Meacham, Andrea Bootsma, and Amelia Porch who helped with event set-up, clean-up and pumpkin judging. You may view event photos and upload your own to this Google album.
4th Annual CTK Great Pumpkin Event
Join us for the 4th Annual CTK Great Pumpkin Event—a church-wide pumpkin carving and decorating party on Saturday, October 26 from 2-5 pm at Sennott Park in Cambridge. All are welcome for food, fun and prizes! Mini pumpkins for decorating will be provided but bring your own pumpkin to carve. Visit ctkcambridge.org/pumpkin for more information about directions & parking, what to bring, and judging categories and rules. Please RSVP (not required but appreciated!). Volunteers are needed – sign-up to help at the event.
Schedules Posted
Beloved volunteers of CTK! Schedules for July through September have now been posted — please mark your calendars! You can view your schedule in the email that was sent last week or at ctkcambridge.churchcenter.com/me or on the Church Center mobile app. If you have any questions, concerns, or need to arrange a trade, please email your team leader or schedules@ctkcambridge.org. Thank you, as always, for serving in the church!
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!
No Sunday School/Adult Ed
Please note, because of the holiday weekend, there are no children’s Sunday school classes or Adult Education this Sunday. Classes will resume on June 2.
Welcome New Members
Welcome to the New Members who joined CTK this past Sunday!
Holy Week Services
For Good Friday, we’ll be joining with other Cambridge-area churches for a joint service. This year, it will be hosted at Central Square Church (5 Magazine St.) at 7:30p on Friday, March 29. It will be a tenebrae-style service. Please join us for this opportunity to worship alongside brothers and sisters from other area churches as we remember Christ’s sacrifice.
Easter Choir
Attention, Singers! Leonard Layne is looking to organize a Holy Week Choir. If you’re interested in singing or in learning more, please contact him at llayne2@gmail.com.
Baptism/New Members
Our next Baptism and New Member Reception Service will be on Palm Sunday (March 24). If you or someone in your family would like to be baptized, please reach out to travis@ctkcambridge.org by March 3rd so we can schedule a sit-down with a couple elders.
Snow Team
There’s no business like snow business! The deacons are looking for some new members for the CTK Snow Team to keep the church walkways clear of snow this winter. Are you up for the challenge? Email deacons@ctkcambridge.org to join the Snow Team email list.
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.
Spring Work Day
Save the date for a spring work day at the church building, Saturday May 13th from 9am-2pm! Come whenever you can and help with some gardening, cleaning, landscaping, and other housekeeping (bring gardening/work gloves if you have them). We'll provide pizza around lunchtime. Let us know if you can make it or if you have any questions: deacons@ctkcambridge.org.
Daylight Saving
A reminder, Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday — we’ll be springing ahead!
Discovering CTK
New to CTK? Discovering CTK is a newcomers class for those interested in learning more about our church and denomination (PCA) and what it means to become a member. The next class will take place on Saturday, June 10th at 10:30a in the church social hall. Lunch will be provided. Registration is now open at ctkcambridge.org/discovering-ctk. Please register by Wednesday, June 7 so we can order the right amount of food.