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

Community Announcements

Sublet/New Lease for March 1

3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom townhouse available March 1st or earlier for sublet (6 months) or new lease. Located on quiet street in the Union Square/East Somerville neighborhood. 2,300 sq feet, newly renovated and spacious, includes two off-street parking spots, on-site laundry, deck, hardwood floors and finished basement! In walking distance to Harvard campus, Union Square, bus stops, and the orange line. Monthly rent is $3,000 plus utilities, no move-in fee. Please contact Alex (alexanderegiannini@gmail.com, 646-500-1864) if interested.

Boston Healthcare Fellowship

Boston Healthcare Fellowship Winter Retreat:  Join students and professionals in healthcare and research at Toah Nipi February 16-18th for a time of renewal, connecting with God and others, and learning about developing discipleship. Visit www.healthcarefellowship.org/winterretreat2018/ or email bostonhealthcarefellowship@gmail.com to find out more.

Stuntz Apartment

1-BR Somerville apartment available March 1.  CTK members Emily and Andy Stuntz are moving across town and looking to rent out their current apartment beginning in March for either 3 months (sublet) or 15 months (sublet + 1-year lease).  The apt. is the 3rd floor in a 3-unit house, on a quiet street 2 blocks off of Teele Square (12 min. walk to Davis Square T, 10-15 min. walk to Tufts).  It’s cozy “under the eaves,” with a small living area but good-sized kitchen and bedroom.  Rent is $1,575/mo for March through May and $1,650 starting in June, plus utilities.  Please contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com, 857-373-9439) if you’re interested or have questions!

Pre-school Teach Job Opportunity

Little Folks Fellowship Nursery School, Cambridge, is looking for a part-time pre-school teacher. The applicant must be a Christian and licensed by the state to teach this age group (2.9-5years of age). The school operates from 8:30-12:30 three mornings a week (M.W.F.) and there is also an extended day option for the three afternoons. The salary is commensurate with other local nursery schools. Please email mpickett@rcn.com if you would like to hear more about this opportunity.

Temporary Nanny Position

Looking for a nanny to care for our 19-month old (adjusted) for 20-25 hours a week, either 2 full work-days (flexible on which days) or weekday half-days from 8am to 1pm. This job will likely be only for the month of January, so this could be ideal for a college or graduate student on college vacation. We live in Somerville, within walking distance of the Porter Sq T station.   Alternatively, if you live in Cambridge or Somerville and already have a nanny looking after your infant or toddler, we would be interested in joining your nanny share in January! We would be happy to come to you.   Please get in touch with Sarah Tay if you're interested or know of someone who might be!"

Christ and the Creative Arts

Christ and the Creative Arts:  Boston Fellows invites you to an engaging discussion at the intersection of art, beauty, and the Christian faith, led by Gordon College art professors Jim Zingarelli and David West.  This free event will be held at Ruggles Baptist Church, 874 Beacon Street, Boston, from 10-3pm on Saturday, December 9.  Lunch is provided.  To reserve your spot, please RSVP here.  Contact Nathan Barczi with questions.

Room Available January-August

Room Available January-August Looking for a female subletter for my room in a lovely 3 bedroom apartment that I share with two wonderful Christian roommates.  Bedroom is spacious with lots of light.  Apartment has furnished common spaces, two porches, a shared backyard, and free laundry in the basement.  It's conveniently located in Teele Square, a 10 minute walk from the Davis Square T, near lots of buses and plenty of street parking.  Rent is $925/month + utilities.   Please contact Heather Hawkes (203-502-9331) if you're interested or know someone who might be!  

Apartment for Rent

CTK Cambridge Members Naomi and Leonard Layne have an apartment which will be available in a couple of months or sooner. It is a 2 beautiful 2 bedroom 1st floor apartment on Avon Hill in North Cambridge, a 5 minute walk from the Porter Square T stop in a very desirable neighborhood. Dish washer and dedicated laundry room. Oil heat, new gas range, just lovely. No pets, no smoking. Rent is $2650/month. Please get in touch with Leonard if you or someone you know is interested!

MHSA Homeless in Boston

CTK Somerville member Alex Kontras works at MHSA, which conducts weekly housing workshops for some of the longest-term homeless in Boston.  They are in need of two kinds of help at one of their shelters in Dorchester:  1) $10 Dunkin’ Donuts cards, which are provided to workshop participants as incentives to complete housing paperwork, and 2) providing food for a hot breakfast prior to the workshop.  Online donations of gift cards can be made here (enter “gift card” in the “In memory or honor of” box); for information about providing breakfast or for any other questions, contact Alex.

BCPC 2017 Gala Fundraiser

Boston Center for Pregnancy Choices invites you to attend the 2017 Gala Fundraiser with guest speakers Bob and Pam Tebow, parents of Tim Tebow. Come and hear stories of lives that have been changed through this organization. The gala will be held on Friday, November 3rd from 7:00-9:30pm at The Westin Hotel in Waltham. To purchase tickets go to https://bcpc.ticketspice.com/a-night-to-inspire, or talk to CTK member and BCPC volunteer, Hannah Ebben. 

Housing available

For rent! Two family house on Mt. Auburn St. has been completely renovated and is available for rent starting November 1. Both Units are 3br, 1ba. Close to Cambridge and public transportation. Lots of sunlight. Upstairs unit has its own private enclosed front and back porches. Washer and dryer hook-up available. Rent is $2,500 per month; including off-street parking, not including utilities. First month's rent and a security deposit required. No broker's fee. No smoking, Cats okay. Please e-mail the owner, Ruth to tell her a little bit about yourself if you're interested.

Advent Play- Auditions and info...

CTK is excited to open auditions for a staged reading of the Dorothy Sayers' play Kings in Judaea. Directed by Ruthie Buescher from CTK-Somerville, the play will offer a chance to explore the incarnation and celebrate the Advent season through theater. Auditions will be on October 16, from 7-9pm. Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 7-9pm, October 23-November 27, and Saturday, December 2, with an evening performance on December 3. All events will take place at CTK-Cambridge. For more information and to sign up, please contact ruthie.buescher@gmail.com.