Welcome Brad!

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Here at Fern Lodge, we are so excited to welcome Brad Stock to our facility. He will be taking over as administrator as George steps down and will lead Fern Lodge with the same goals of kindness, respect, and outreach to all who need our care and Christian Science nursing. We are so deeply grateful to George for all the … Read More

Fern Lodge Annual Meeting 2022 Replay [Video]

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2022 Fern Lodge Annual Meeting

Watch the full replay of the 2022 Fern Lodge Annual Meeting: Join us in a conversation with Patricia Brugioni and Anna Lisa Kronman. They will touch on Patricia’s journey to becoming a Christian Science Nurse, some of her experiences in the field, and wisdom gained. The title of their conversation is “Christian Science Nursing: Letting the Light Lead the way.”

Fern Lodge cleanup up after the flood!

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Fern Lodge cleanup after the flood

On December 31, Saturday morning, it was raining hard and George called the fire department. They came out, accessed the situation, and felt everything was under control. About half an hour later the drains backed up and water filled the side yard, behind the building, and started getting into the building. George called the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) back. … Read More

Valentine Home

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As we have been earnestly preparing the house Fern Lodge recently purchased nearby to provide affordable staff housing, we realized the home needed a name. At a Fern Lodge board meeting, one board member asked if there was a Christian Science nurse we could honor by naming the home after her. Valentine Home! Emily Valentine played a vital role in … Read More

Holidays at Fern Lodge

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Holidays are very special at Fern Lodge.  At Halloween, staff and patients dress up to celebrate Fall festivities. At Thanksgiving, patients and families share a wonderful meal together prepared by our kitchen.  And throughout December, we celebrate Christmas with decorations, a tree, festive bakes, and music.  We hope you’ll enjoy these holiday pictures.

Reports from the Director of Christian Science Nurses Training

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By Sharon Strong Our annual meeting’s theme caused me to ponder some meanings of the words “rise and walk.”  To rise is to move to a higher position; be seen more clearly; achieve success.  And walking is moving forward, advancing; pursuing a way of life; continuing in unison.  And over the last 12 months, we have clearly seen advancement, success, … Read More

Reports from the Director of Christian Science Nursing

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By Deborah Messmer In June of this year our previous Director of Christian Science Nursing, Deanna Belyk Proctor, left us to bless her family in Colorado.  I was grateful to work side-by-side with her and watch her embrace every individual with sweet love.  I would like to thank Deanna not only for her friendship, but for her dedication to Fern … Read More

Fern Lodge Focus — December 2021

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Dear Friends, The morning I prepared to write this letter, I read the Christian Science Bible Lesson. The subject was “God, the Only Cause and Creator.” The Bible verses included a story most of you know well. Christ Jesus was called to come quickly to the home of Jairus, an important leader in the community, who pleaded with the Master, … Read More