As we announced earlier in the year, Jeremy Mullen has moved on from his position as Harvard RUF minister to pursue another pastoral calling. Join us this Sunday as we honor and celebrate the Mullens and their time with us at CTK with a lunch after the service.
New Song
This Sunday we will be singing a new congregational hymn called "Sing We the Song of Emmanuel," written by modern hymn-writers Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Stuart Townend. In preparation, you can find a recording on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, or YouTube. You can also listen to short recordings of all of the congregational hymns each week at ctkcambridge.org/songs.
Advent Devotionals
Advent devotional books are available in the basement for families as a resource for daily scripture study at home in the days leading up to Christmas. The studies are designed to go deeper as children grow so are suitable for both younger and older children. Others interested in this resource are also welcome to take a copy.
Children's Choir
The final rehearsal for the Christmas Eve Children’s Choir will take place this Sunday after the service. Please contact Amanda if you have any questions.
Deacons' Fund Offering
Please be aware that the Deacons’ Fund Offering, which we usually take up on the last Sunday of the month, will be collected on December 1.
Luther book
In the last two sermons, Rick has referenced a piece of writing by Martin Luther entitled Concerning Christian Liberty, a letter originally written to Pope Leo X. If you would like to read it for free, you can download it from Apple, Amazon, or Project Gutenberg.
End of Daylight Saving
This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving, so don’t forget to turn your clocks back!
Half Marathon
This Sunday, the city of Cambridge is hosting a half marathon and several streets will be blocked off at different times during the morning. Here is a map of the affected streets. Please be prepared for some traffic and detours.
Ministry Safe Q&A
This Sunday, November 3, there will be a Q&A during the Adult Education hour regarding the Ministry Safe training. This will be a time of open conversation to process the training content as a congregation with the leadership. If the Ministry Safe videos have prompted any questions regarding church policies and practices, or more generally how we are to interact with these issues as disciples of Christ, you can send those questions to rickdowns@ctkcambridge.org, drop an anonymous index card in the red church library card box in the Social Hall, or bring the question with you on November 3.
New Song
This Sunday we will be singing a new congregational hymn called "Lord, Have Mercy." It is a song of confession written by modern hymn-writers Matt Boswell and Matt Papa. In preparation, you can find a recording on Spotify, Amazon, or iTunes. You can also listen to short recordings of all of the congregational hymns each week at ctkcambridge.org/songs.
Elders on Duty
Starting this Sunday, elders will be available to pray with anyone who desires it during communion. Whether or not you participate in the sacrament itself, please feel free to ask for prayer or to bring your children forward for prayer. There will be one elder near either of the hallway exits at the front of the sanctuary during the distribution of elements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact office@ctkcambridge.org.
Glynn Harrison Resources
If you were unable to attend the Glynn Harrison conference last month, a recording of the lecture portions of Saturday are available upon request. Ask Laura for more details.
Overseas Partner Liaison
We're excited to announce that Miriam Kreher will be serving as our Overseas Partner Liaison. She will be communicating with our partners in ministry overseas, receiving their correspondence, and delivering periodic updates to the congregation. If you have any questions about the missionaries we support or ways you can help, please contact Miriam!
SS Teacher
Have you ever thought of yourself as a Children’s Sunday school leader? Maybe you’re wondering if you have what it takes. Well, you don’t need to be ordained, be a professional teacher, or know everything there is to know about the Bible to serve in this way. But God might be calling you to this ministry if you have the following qualities:
A heart for nurturing kids’ faith, helping them ask questions, wonder about God, and discover something new.
A desire to make God’s story personal by helping them relate the Bible to their own lives, and sharing about your own faith along the way.
A love of learning — teachers always learn right alongside their students!
We currently have an opening in our Grade 4 & 5 Sunday School teaching team — please contact Dana if you are interested.
SS Teachers
Enjoy building relationships with kids…consider teaching Sunday School during the upcoming school year! Classes meet from 8:45–9:45am and both weekly and half-time (shared) teaching positions are open at different age levels. Curriculum is provided—a willingness to teach is the only prerequisite! Training is available for those with no previous experience. Contact Dana (dana@ctkcambridge.org) for more information.
Community Groups
Community groups are central to our life together at CTK, and we encourage people to join a group near where they live, to gather over a meal and study, pray, and serve one another and our neighborhoods together. To find a group near you, visit our community groups web page or email laura@ctkcambridge.org.
Apple Picking Volunteer
Fall is New England’s time to shine. For many years, CTK has organized an apple picking trip in the fall as a fun activity for members and newcomers alike. If you’d be interested in organizing a group trip to apple pick, please contact Laura at the office and she’ll help you make that happen!
Summer Sunday School
Assistant teacher spots unexpectedly opened up in our Preschool to Grade 1 Sunday School class for the remaining Sundays of summer. This class meets from 8:45-9:45am each week. If you are available to help in class (no teaching required) any Sundays between now and Labor Day, please contact Dana Russell.
Songs on Website
Samples of the songs for Sunday’s worship service are posted on the website by the Wednesday before the service, along with the bulletin and the Scripture passage for the week. This is a great way to prepare for the service, especially for children who will be joining us during the service for the summer rather than being dismissed for Children’s Worship. We encourage attenders of all ages to avail themselves of this resource.
Overseas Partner Liaison
We’re looking for a volunteer to be our Liaison for Overseas Partners. This person would communicate directly with our partners in ministry overseas, receiving their correspondence, and delivering periodic updates to the congregation. If you’re interested in serving in this way, please email laura@ctkcambridge.org.