[:en]As we look forward to the Fern Lodge Annual Meeting, I am reminded of Mary Baker Eddy’s 1896 message to the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church (Mis. page 127). In that message of encouragement and counsel, Mrs. Eddy includes her observation, “Hitherto, I have observed that in proportion as this church has smiled on His ‘little ones,’ He has … Read More
Message from the Administrator (June 2016)
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few days ago I walked down the Fern Lodge hall past the living room where we hold a variety of meetings and activities, and I was touched to see a group of patients talking with Maira Vasquez, who works in the Fern Lodge kitchen and assists with patient activities. Maira was conducting our weekly hymn sing, and she and … Read More
Administrator Report 2015
[:en]In 1895 Mary Baker Eddy said to Church members (Misc 147:3): “Another year has rolled on, another annual meeting has convened, another space of time has been given us and has another duty been done and another victory won for time and eternity? Do you meet in unity, preferring one another, and demonstrating the divine Principle of Christian Science? Have … Read More
Letter from the Administrator (June 2015)
[:en] Dear Friends, The year since the last Annual Meeting of The Mother Church has seen in-depth focus on Christian Science nursing. Linda Kohler, President, and Caroleen Scholet, Manager of CS Nursing Acivities, have toured the world, having conversations about CS nursing with groups of Christian Scientists. We hope you have been able to attend and participate in one of … Read More
Message from the Administrator–Dec. 2014
Dear Friends, The Fern Lodge Annual Meeting in November was inspiring and informative. In this Focus you will find articles derived from the reports given during the meeting and a synopsis of the talk given by Brad Stock, titled, “Mary Baker Eddy: A Lifetime of Service.” Interestingly, the Bible Lesson topic for the week of our meeting was Everlasting Punishment, … Read More
“Love Makes All Burdens Light”
by George Strong, Administrator Fern Lodge is built on a foundation of Love. I have been a grateful witness to the sturdy nature of that foundation since I first came to Fern Lodge in 1975. Those who tell of their gratitude for Fern Lodge see, hear and feel evidence of the truth of Mary Baker Eddy’s statement, “Love is impartial … Read More
Letter from the Administrator (April 2014)
Dear Friends, In March I heard the discussion of and vote on HR 1814, a bill that would allow individuals to decline without penalty, mandatory purchase of health insurance that does not cover reliance on prayer and spiritual treatment or nursing. As I write this, the bill still will have to pass in the Senate and be signed by the … Read More
Message from Administrator (Dec 2013)
Dear Friends, The San Francisco Bay Area doesn’t often see snow, but on those rare mornings that come every few years, the hills near Fern Lodge are blanketed and frosted with the crystalline beauty familiar to our friends in cooler climates. The photos on this page were taken on such a morning. The stillness, grace, and beauty of the morning … Read More
What Makes Fern Lodge Unique
Cherishing the ideals of home and family, demonstrating God’s benevolent supply A wonderful community of around fifty Christian Science nursing facilities, services and homes is scattered through the United States and Europe. We are grateful for the tender, loving Christian Science nursing that is provided by each of these organizations. All of them offer similar services inspired by and grounded … Read More
Letter from the Administrator (November/December 2012)
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. These two familiar passages, the first from Isaiah … Read More