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

Church Announcements

Tuesday AM Prayer Meeting

A small group meets together for morning prayers on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30am in the church social hall. Coffee and bagels or pastries are provided.  You are welcome if you need prayer, also if you would like simply to learn to pray. Attendance from beginning to end is not required. Some arrive late, some leave early. Come help us pray. Feel free to contact the Church Office if you have any questions. 

CTK Snow Team

It’s coming up on that time of year again… we’re recruiting for the CTK Snow Team. What’s the CTK Snow Team? I’m glad you asked. It’s an elite crew of volunteers who receive emails about opportunities to serve our city by shoveling the sidewalks in front of the church. No prior experience required, just a willingness to receive emails and help out as your schedule permits. If this sounds exciting to you, and you think you should be receiving these emails, please contact laura@ctkcambridge.org.

Costanzo's Daughter

We are asking for prayers for the Costanzo family. Teagin Costanzo, daughter of CTK-supported ministers Cory and Marna Costanzo, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  Teagin and her family face an arduous course of treatment in the next months. The family has set up a gofundme site and a t-shirt fundraiser for any who would like to contribute financially to the costs of Teagin’s medical care.

CTK Officers Nominations

Nominations for CTK Officers are now being received. If you are a member of CTK and want to nominate someone for elder, deacon, or deacon assistant, please follow these steps: 
1. Read 1 Timothy 3.1-13 and Titus 1.5-9 for biblical qualifications. 
2. Approach your nominee and ask that you pray together for wisdom. 
3. With the approval of the nominee, please submit the nomination to the elders via the church office.

Faith and Work

Faith & Work for entrepreneurs and small business owners has begun their Spring meetings. Please join us if you would like to participate or contribute in an environment of fellowship, learning and prayer for business owners from the CTK church-wide community. The meetings take place at the Cambridge Office (130 Prospect Street). We are reading Tim Keller’s and Katherine Leary Alsdorf’s “Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work”  and continue with our interactive discussions on a variety of business topics. Please contact John Maudlin or Brenda Souto for more information or if you are interested in participating.

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!