CTK is co-sponsporing a one-day conference entitled Singleness, Marriage, and Sexuality: How God’s Design Points us to Jesus’ Unending Love. Speakers will include Rebecca McLaughlin, Sam Allberry, Rachel Gilson, and Dani Treweek. Whatever your life situation, we’d love for you to bring your hopes, dreams, friends, and questions and join the conversation on November 11! For more information, visit singleminded.community/boston2023.
July 4th Picnic
Save the Date: Join us for a July 4th Picnic at 4:30p at Dana Park on Magazine Street. Sign up here! All are welcome!
Women's Brunch
On Saturday, June 3, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, all women and girls of CTK are cordially invited to gather for fellowship, including a brunch and flower arranging. Sign up using the Perfect Potluck link: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=JZXB1885&welcome=1 . We'll meet inside the Social Hall. Please bring $5 to help offset the cost of your flowers and vase. Can't wait to see you all! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌼💐
EMOSEWA
Calling all kids grades 3-5 our next EMOSEWA event will be on June 4th from 12:30p-2pm. There will be food, and Pastor Travis will be joining us for an "Ask The Pastor" event, where he’ll be answering questions that kids have about the Bible, Christianity and even fun questions about himself so you can get to know him better. Questions can be emailed or submitted on an index card (found by the sermon worksheets) and passed to Miss Dana or Miss Lara on Sundays. We’ll also do some cookie decorating together at the end!
Summer RUF
Summer RUF Weekly Gathering: All college students in town for the summer are invited to join MIT, Harvard, and BU students on Wednesday nights through July 26 at 7:30pm in the CTK fellowship hall. Come get to know other college students here for the summer! We will have social events and small group Bible discussions depending on the week. Email Serena Jones, Campus Staff with RUF BU (serena.jones@ruf.org) if you'd like more details or want to be added to the GroupMe.
Men's Breakfast
Anger problems, anyone? The next men's breakfast is on Saturday, June 10th from 8:30-10am in the CTK Social Hall, and we'll be discussing proverbs about anger. Email Andy at astuntz@gmail.com if you have questions or want to help cook / set up.
End of Year Youth Potluck
On Sunday, May 7th, there will be an End of Year Youth Potluck Party, and all of the 6th graders to 12th graders to are invited to come! The party will be from 4p-6p at the Huang Residence. We'll have some great games and activities, but the best part will be the food! Please bring your favorite dish to share and sign up using this link to let us know what you're bringing. Please sign up to bring a dish and RSVP by May 2nd.
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.
Middle School Game Night
Middle Schoolers: Join us in the social hall for fellowship time and fun games on Friday, April 28th at 7p! Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring a favorite board game. Parents, please sign up to help chaperone if you can using the form Ariana sent out.
Youth Events
EMOSEWA (2nd-5th graders): Mark you calendars for a all out hot chocolate party on April 2nd 12:30-2:30. Please join us for fun, games, and new challenges for the springtime! Contact lara@ctkcambridge.org to RSVP and/ or if you have any questions.
High Schoolers are invited to a Meet-up following the service on April 2nd. The group will be going to Olé in Inman Square for lunch. Contact ariana@ctkcambridge.org with any questions.
Good Friday Tenebrae
For Holy Week this year, we will be participating in a tenebrae service with other Cambridge-area churches. The service will be held at Central Square Church (5 Magazine St., Cambridge), on Good Friday, April 7th at 7:30p. More details at ctkcambridge.org/good-friday.
Sunrise Service
We will be having a sunrise service on Easter Sunday at 6:30a, followed by a simple breakfast in the social hall (bagels, yogurt, fruit, etc). If you’re interested in helping set up for the breakfast, please email laura@ctkcambridge.org.
Men's Breakfast
The next Men’s Breakfast is on Saturday, April 15th at 8:30a in the CTK Social Hall. We'll be discussing proverbs about "the sluggard" and "the diligent", so don't miss this rare chance to say the word "sluggard" like it's normal. Email Andy at astuntz@gmail.com if you have questions or want to help cook / set up.
Women's Ministry Hike
CTK Women -- Let's take a hike and enjoy the early signs of spring! This 6-mile hike is around Walden Pond and up to the site of Thoreau's Cabin. Bring a lunch and water bottle. It is a 35-min drive to the park and a $5 parking fee. The hike usually takes 2 hours. Kids are welcome to join us. We leave the Church parking lot at 9:30AM and return around 12:30. If there is bad weather, our "Plan B" is to have games and snacks in the social hall. RSVP to Rebekah Dale (rebekah.c.anaya@gmail.com) to let her know if you need a ride or have extra space in your car.
Men's Bible Study
The Friday morning men's Bible study is starting a new study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians on March 24th, so it's a great time to join in the fun. We meet 6:15-7:15am every Friday here on Zoom for fellowship, reading, reflection, and discussion. No preparation required. Contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com) with questions.
Middle School Craft Night
Attention Middle Schoolers — Join us in the social hall for fellowship time and making craft projects this Friday, 3/24, at 7pm! Snacks will be provided. Contact ariana@ctkcambridge.org with any questions.
High School Meet up
Save the Date: the next High School Meet Up will be on April 30th after church. More details coming shortly. Contact ariana@ctkcambridge.org with any questions.
Women's Brunch
All women and girls of CTK are cordially invite you to attend a casual Saturday brunch this Saturday, March 11 from 10:30 to noon. Brunch will be followed by a time of fellowship and prayer. Bring a friend! RSVP and Sign-up to bring something using this Perfect Potluck link. For questions, please feel free to reach out to Martha at women@ctkcambridge.org.
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.
Zoom Gathering for Parents of Nursery-aged Kids
The Children's Ministry Leadership is hosting a zoom gathering for families with nursery age children. This is a time to share about our dreams for church life with our families and how the church can care and support nursery families in our ministries. This event will be on June 11th from 8pm-9:15. Look for a link in your email this week or email lara@ctkcambridge.org to join.