Sharon Strong, Director of Christian Science Nurses Training, recently participated in a meeting where four Christian Science nurses answered a number of questions. We think that Sharon’s answer to one of these questions will be of interest to you. Have you or any of your friends considered going into Christian Science nursing? Even if your first response is, “Nope, it’s … Read More
Fern Lodge: Fountain of Love, Force for Good (Talk)
Annual meeting talk prepared by Anna Lisa Kronman – October 21, 2017 [Or listen to the full audio here] I often visit Fern Lodge helping patients as a Christian Science practitioner. One day as I came in, there was some scurrying going on. A patient who was not mentally clear had taken off down the road on her own, in … Read More
Letter from the Administrator (May 2018)
Last year Fern Lodge celebrated 50 years of service as a Christian Science nursing facility. What’s next? The vista above is less than 10 minutes from us, and I go there regularly just to rejoice in the fulness of God’s creation and ponder the progress of Fern Lodge. Right now the hills are overflowing with newness of life, and we … Read More
Christian Science nursing, its healing influence
Annual Meeting Talk by Sharon Strong in 2017 We are so grateful for another year of spiritual witnessing of the healing Christ at work in our consciousness and lives! We have permission to share the following inspiring experiences that demonstrate the grace of God, the power of prayer, and the efficacy of Christian Science nursing. 1) A patient arrived having … Read More
Welcome Deanna Proctor, Director of Christian Science Nursing
Christian Science nursing is a calling, an unfoldment of love. And, it often begins without realizing one is providing Christian Science nursing care. At one point or another many of us fulfill this role caring for someone we love in our family, in our church; helping a friend or someone in our community. That is how my journey began and … Read More
News and Plans — Annual Meeting report from the Administrator 2017
by George Strong, Administrator Our mission is to heal! Ten years ago the Fern Lodge board and staff affirmed in this mission statement that Christian Science healing is our sole purpose. All of our activities are intended to heal. Fern Lodge identifies closely with The Mother Church, which is “…designed to be built on the Rock, Christ; even the understanding … Read More
A spiritual commitment — withdrawal from government funding
Fern Lodge is withdrawing from participation in the Federal Medicare and State Medi-Cal programs. This step will not affect the Christian Science nursing care we give for all patients. Gratefully most of the patients now at Fern Lodge, as well as those who come to us in the future, will be eligible for financial assistance, if they need it, through … Read More
Christian Science Nurses Training — an active ministry
by Sharon Strong, Director of Christian Science Nurses Training Christian Science nurses training at Fern Lodge has been both active and inspiring this year! I’ve taught 9 Christian Science nursing classes, with 17 different students. Four were from the Fern Lodge staff, and others became staff after taking classes. One student from the Midwest joined over Skype for classes in … Read More
National Fund for Christian Science Nursing
A brochure from the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing is now available for anyone who is interested. If you would like a copy, contact Fern Lodge or go directly to the Fund website: nfcsn.org. Below are brief excerpts from the brochure. What is the NFCSN? A fund for individuals seeking financial help for Christian Science nursing care at home … Read More
Gathering In The Good
Early in the 1950s, a loving couple in the Hayward Christian Science church, Willard and Mindell Fern Cox, opened their home to help Christian Scientists. The tender care and support for Christian Science healing they provided led to ongoing and increasing requests for their services, and soon they purchased the house in Castro Valley that would become Fern Lodge. As … Read More