Thoughts on flower arranging from Ken Gourley, gardner and flower arranger at Fern Lodge #2.

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[:en] Bringing flowers indoors, especially for people struggling with a limited physical ability to walk outdoors, means a lot to anyone who hasn’t seen or smelled any flowers in quite awhile. One of the more impressive experiences I’ve had while working at Fern Lodge, is that of witnessing not only when a patient falls in love with looking at fresh … Read More

Flock 2016 — Elys Renata Carvalho

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When I started working with FLOCK (Fern Lodge Ongoing Creative Kinship) this summer I did not know how I would manage a group of children by myself. I decided to start my days establishing that God is in control. My favorite idea was that God is taking care of everyone—especially the little ones. One morning, while I was doing my … Read More

The Tender Word — Lin Watts

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[:en]The Tender Word When I came to work this morning, I saw a precious scene. A little girl, the daughter of one of our staff members, was sitting at the breakfast table with two patients, helping one of them to eat breakfast. The staff member said, “Look, you have a new nurse!” As I watched this dear child tenderly encourage … Read More

Fern Lodge Focus — October 2016

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[: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

Church Nursing Workshop — Los Altos, CA — January 31st 2016

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[:en][vc_row][vc_column][ult_content_box][vc_cta h2=”Come to a Workshop on Care in Christian Science” h4=”Share perceptions of how God’s love is expressed in our care for each other.” txt_align=”center” color=”mulled-wine”]Learn simple ways to meet another’s need for comfort and assistance.[/vc_cta][/ult_content_box][ultimate_ctation ctaction_background=”#b2a9fc” ctaction_background_hover=”#effc5d” text_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto”] Sunday Afternoon January 31, 2016 1:00 to 4:00 PM First Church of Christ, Scientist 401 University Ave. • Los Altos, CA … Read More

2015 Student Internships

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Noelia Ley “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving” Colossians 3:23-24 New International Version The quote from above explains the idea I have always had for … Read More

Annual Meeting 2015 Invitation

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[:en]You are invited to the Fern Lodge Annual Meeting Sunday, October 18, at 2:30 in the afternoon First Church of Christ, Scientist — 1814 B Street, Hayward You will hear a talk by Caroleen Scholet, who has a lifelong love and appreciation for the healing practice of Christian Science. She has been dedicated to Christian Science nursing over the past … Read More

Care Workshops

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[:en]Fern Lodge is offering a Workshop on Care for branch churches and other groups of Christian Scientists. Two experienced Christian Science nurses will come to your church and conduct a three-hour hands-on class in caring for each other. Are the ushers in your church ready to respond if someone in the congregation is faced with a challenge? Is your Care … Read More