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
Payment for Service and Benevolence
No one who would benefit from and be blessed by Christian Science nursing care should hesitate to call Fern Lodge because of financial considerations. We understand that divine Love’s provision meets every human need, including the supply that provides for all necessary care. Christian Science nursing care at Fern Lodge may be partially paid for by the Medicare or Medi-Cal … Read More
Message from the Administrator 2008
The Role of the Church Manual in Christian Science Church–100 Years of Discipline Christian Science nursing is a timeless expression of Christ’s love. It is one way Christians can fulfill Christ Jesus’ command, “Love one another as I have loved you.” All who seek to follow Jesus’ example and demonstrate Christian Science healing must include simple kindness and care for … Read More
Loyalty to Our Leader
by Edwin Leever, CS. from Rocklin, CA Mary Baker Eddy valued her loyal students, and to help us understand what she valued she wrote, “By loyalty in students I mean this, — allegiance to God, subordination of the human to the divine, steadfast justice, and strict adherence to divine Truth and Love” (Ret 50: 19). At our 2008 Annual Meeting, … Read More
The Healing Effects of Patient Activities
By Robin Barben, Activities Director A group of patients here at Fern Lodge reached out to a Christian Scientist who is in prison. The patients discovered a renewed sense of usefulness as every Monday for nine years we wrote letters to him. We sought to see more clearly the spiritual man, who is innocent, in spite of the fact that … Read More
Fern Lodge’s Benevolent Focus and Current Financial Needs
What a joy it is for us to witness the power of divine Love year after year. Prominently displayed on the wall of many Christian Science branch churches is Mary Baker Eddy’s familiar statement, “Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need.” This fact is demonstrated every day, week, month and year that Fern Lodge provides … Read More