What I remember about my mother’s fall is hearing her scream and racing up the stairs to stop her backward slide. My mother was unable to move without pain. After a phone call to a practitioner, I called a Fern Lodge Christian Science nurse at her home to ask for suggestions. She offered to come right over, but my husband … Read More
A Visit to Argentina, Jan 2010
With humble gratitude Fern Lodge accepted an invitation to share information about Christian Science nursing education opportunities with Christian Scientists in South America. Two years ago Carlos Ley, a Journal-listed Christian Science nurse on our staff, traveled through South America to speak about Christian Science nursing. He gave talks and conducted individual interviews in Peru, Argentina and Brazil. This year … Read More
Trip to Brazil, Jan 2010
From Buenos Aires, we travelled to Brazil to meet with Christian Scientists there who are interested in Christian Science nursing and education opportunities. Our first stop was in Rio de Janeiro where we gave a talk at First Church. Later we held interviews with those who were interested in Christian Science nursing. After the church meeting, we journeyed to the … Read More
Spiritual Altitude and Loving Care
What you don’t see in these photos is the incredible beauty of the community of El Bolsón and its idyllic setting in the heart of the Andes mountains of western Argentina. The spiritual altitude you do see is far more important. All members of the Christian Science Society in El Bolsón welcomed and cared for us with the tender, attentive … Read More
The Art of Christian Science Nursing — a talk given to the Fern Lodge staff
by Nancy Stiner, C.S. A former nurse at Fern Lodge referred to the Christian Science Nurse as a Christian Science Practitioner who does windows. While the practitioner is working to understand that the body is the “temple of God” (1 Cor 3:16) you nurses are right in there washing those temple windows. I just love that concept. The nurse is … Read More
Message from the Administrator — 10 May 2010
Dear Friends, On Monday, March 1, one of our cooks came into my office with a plate of cookies and offered me one. That’s not unusual, our cooks take good care of everyone at Fern Lodge all the time. What was unusual was that this was a fortune cookie, I could tell by how it was folded. It was the … Read More
Message from the Administrator 2009
One afternoon not long ago I was working at my desk when I heard music coming from outside. I opened my door, and on the patio I saw a small group of guests gathered around a man who was playing sweet and lively melodies on his fiddle. His mom was one of those in the group listening, and I was … Read More
Our Purpose is to Heal
To fulfill our purpose Fern Lodge provides the following services: • Christian Science nursing for individuals who rely wholly on Christian Science for healing; • Benevolence for patients who qualify; • Education in Christian Science nursing, including bilingual English/Spanish instruction; • Helpful in formation about Christian Science nursing and the unique role of Fern Lodge. The Christian Science nursing ministry … Read More
“Christ Alive!” a talk at Fern Lodge by Trinka Wasik, C.S.
I have had the privilege of visiting Fern Lodge just about every week for about five years or so, and I have seen so much love, and grace, and healing there. I have seen the living Christ expressed. Let me tell you, that’s no small thing. And it has given me hope and strengthened my faith and prepared me for … Read More
Christian Science Nursing Education Opportunities
At Fern Lodge a practicing Christian Scientist can gain the necessary skills, judgments, and practical experience Mary Baker Eddy envisioned for a Christian Science nurse (Church Manual, pg 49). We welcome individuals who are able to heal themselves through their own prayers, who have hearts full of love and cheerful dispositions. Fern Lodge offers a flexible, professional approach to Christian … Read More