CTK has a lot to celebrate this year. Take a few minutes to read our end of the year report, and find out the many exciting ways God is at work in neighborhoods and congregations around our city. There are also some ideas at the end of the report for how you can participate in the support of the church, both to your congregation and special projects.
Christmas Banquet
The Christmas Banquet 2016, a Collaborative between CTK and Starlight Ministries for a special Christmas dinner for people who are experiencing homelessness is this Saturday, Dec 10th from 12-2:30pm. This is an opportunity for us to work together to share with our neighbors without homes the joy of Christmas and the love of Jesus. Volunteer and contribution opportunities can be found here.
Safety Notice
Safety Notice: Our church is in an urban place, and we sometimes encounter some of the brokenness of the city. We’ve experienced theft, found needles on the property, and confronted other occasional unpleasant things. We especially want to remind those of you who are parents to be mindful of where your kids are and what they are getting into. Please let a deacon, elder or church staff member if you see anything that concerns you.
Congregational Meeting Update
The church held a Congregational Meeting on November 5, 2016 to elect elders and deacons. All of the candidates for elder and deacon were elected by a large majority. New elders: Tim Carter, Cambridge; Eric Chang, Roslindale/West Roxbury; Manny Johnson, JP/Roxbury; Leonard Layne, Cambridge; Richard Lee, Roslindale/West Roxbury; Aaron Roffel, Newton. New deacon: Matt Hunter, Cambridge. Congratulations to our new church officers!
Daylight Savings Time Change
Don't forget to turn your clocks back! Sunday, November 6th marks the end of Daylight Savings.
ESL Seminar
Mrs. Nancy Booher, MNA director for ESL Ministries is coming to Boston on October 28-29 for an ESL Seminar. Nancy directs the ESL program at Chapelgate, Ellicott City, MD and the seminar combines practical advice and tips for teaching non-English speakers. Please RSVP to Tom Hudson as soon as possible if interested in participating.
ESL Classes
CTK offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL classes on Monday evenings at 7:00pm throughout the school year. The first class of the Spring semester will be January 23rd. Classes are open to anyone in our church and community. ESL is a cooperative ministry between our AM and PM congregations, and we are looking for volunteers to participate. If you have any interest (no experience necessary!) in helping out, or if you or someone you know have questions about attending, contact hannah@ctkcambridge.org for more information. To register for classes click here!
Faith and Work Tech Group
For Technology Vocational Groups at CTK - Indigitous #Hack is a 48-hour global event backed by Cru, IV, Wycliffe and others. It will take ~10 tech-related challenges from sponsoring organizations and arrange teams of technologists to address the issues over the course of ~48 hours. The event will be held on November 4-6 at the MIT Media Lab. Also, Dave Murgatroyd, a former elder at Park Street, has recently started a LinkedIn group called Boston Christians in Tech. This is a great opportunity to network and share wisdom and experience with other Christians working in the industry.
Faith and Work
Christ the King's Faith and Work Community for Entrepreneurs and small business owners offers an opportunity for business owners to participate and contribute in an environment of fellowship, learning and prayer with other entrepeneurs from the CTK churchwide community. We are currently on winter break and will start meeting again in mid to late January. Please contact John Maudlin for more information.
All for the Kingdom
Join the PM service this Sunday, September 25 at noon, for a special service in celebration of the revitalization efforts of three other Brazilian congregations throughout greater Boston. This collaborative project is called "All for the Kingdom". Pastor Pedro Lino's installation ceremony will also take place at this time. Pastor Pedro has been with CTK since this Spring and has been of vital support for the church revitalization project. Lunch will be provided after the service.
Multiethnicity in the Church
Join us on Friday. Sept. 30 at the Dorchester Brewing Co., from 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. for as we think about "Multiethnicity in the Presbyterian Church in America" (our denomination), with a Q&A.
Lost and Found
Have you lost an item in the church? Please visit the lost and found bin located below the stairwell in the basement. At the end of each month the bin will be emptied and the items will be held for one more month in a different location and then donated. Please contact Fabiana at the Church Office to reclaim a lost item.
Faith & Finances
This fall CTK is facilitating a Faith & Finances learning community. We are looking for participants who will learn together how to overcome obstacles, get free from debt, and save for the future. The community will meet for twelve weeks beginning after Labor Day. Contact Michael Poor or Rachel Thrasher .
CTK Childcare Needed
The AM Children’s Ministry is looking for a few childcare staff to care for children in our nurseries during Sunday School and/or the 10am Service. There are weekly Sunday morning openings starting in September and also some dates open in the summer months. If you are interested or know of someone to recommend, please contact Dana.
Boston Healthcare Fellowship
The Boston Healthcare Fellowship is a ministry that brings together Christians from churches around the city for fellowship, education and mentorship, for those training and practicing in diverse fields such as clinical medicine, public health, nursing, research, dentistry, and physical therapy. Weekly bible studies and fellowship groups meet at various times and locations throughout the city, and the Fellowship also hosts a monthly dinner and discussion on the third Friday of each month. For questions, please contact nathan@ctkcambridge.org.
PCA Overture
On June 23, our denomination (the PCA) passed an important overture to “recognize, confess, condemn, and repent of corporate and historical sins, including those committed during the Civil Rights era, and continuing racial sins of ourselves and our fathers.” A study committee was also formed to develop specific steps that could be taken to effect racial reconciliation and the advance of the gospel. You can read the text of the overture here.
Parking in front of the Church Building
Please note that parking in front of the church building, except for the four designated parking spots, is not permitted. Contact the Church Office if you need more information about parking near the church.
Parking Note
Please note: parking is not permitted in the lot of the former Cambridge College building across the street from the church.
All Church Worship
In Celebration... On Friday, May 6 the congregations of CTK/Grace gathered in Newton to celebrate God’s goodness to our church. Bradley Barnes reminded us why we gather as one church, and Nathan Glenister led us in singing songs of celebration together. We heard testimonies from Pastor Leandro and Shadrach Jean. Pastor Logan Keck preached from John 13:34-35, encouraging us to “love one another” as we celebrate both the diversity of congregations and the unity of the gospel that we enjoy at CTK. Our love will be a witness, both in our congregations, and around Boston. Nathan Barczi was also installed as Associate Pastor of CTK, after being voted on in November. Many people gathered at nearby restaurants before and after to catch up and continue conversations. We are very thankful for those that gathered to celebrate and worship, and look forward to being together again in the Fall. To God be the Glory!
Boston Fellows - CTK Stories
The Boston Fellows is a nine-month fellowship for young professionals at CTK to cultivate the worldview, in prayer and in the community of the local church, necessary for meaningful vocation, in a cohort of peers, spiritual leaders, and professional mentors. The fellowship will begin in September; applications are now due June 15. To read more about the program, check out the latest CTK Stories contribution from Boston Fellows participant, Mike Lee. See www.BostonFellows.com for more information or to apply. For more details contact Rev. Nathan Barczi 617-320-1346.