[:en]Our Mission is to Heal! “God expresses in man the infinite idea forever developing itself, broadening and rising higher and higher from a boundless basis” (S&H 258:13-15). This statement applies beautifully to Fern Lodge. We are broadening and rising in our understanding that God cares for man. We are seeing that healing is possible because with God all things are … Read More
Administrator Report 2015
[:en]In 1895 Mary Baker Eddy said to Church members (Misc 147:3): “Another year has rolled on, another annual meeting has convened, another space of time has been given us and has another duty been done and another victory won for time and eternity? Do you meet in unity, preferring one another, and demonstrating the divine Principle of Christian Science? Have … Read More
Treasurer’s Report 2015
[:en]Fern Lodge operates with “wisdom, economy, and brotherly love.” Love leads us to be benevolent and humanitarian. Our charges for Christian Science nursing are among the most reasonable anywhere, and we keep our costs within budget each year. Patients regularly come to Fern Lodge because they are unable to stay at other facilities due to financial reasons. We are on … Read More
Fern Lodge Annual Meeting Audio (2015)
[:en]https://youtu.be/TwY7nrgqLno Tom Port, Board President, Readings 0:00 Elizabeth Schwartz, Treasurer 5:25 George Strong, Administrator 9:30 Heather Beck, Director of Christian Science Nursing 24:15 Sharon Strong, Director of CS Nursing Education 34:10 Caroleen Scholet — “Access by One Spirit” 44:30[:]
2015 Student Internships
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
[: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
[: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
Matching Grant
[:en]Clearway Foundation has generously offered to match $25,000 in donations to Fern Lodge during the next three months. The funds for this matching grant will enable our Christian Science nursing education program to maintain and expand our outreach to the Christian Science community, providing Christian Science nurses for communities around the country and abroad. We hope you will take this … Read More
Healing at Fern Lodge — Fulfilling our Mission
[:en]♦ An individual came to Fern Lodge unable to walk or stand for long soon left walking with a walker, and quickly too! Another who came unable to walk is now walking with some assistance. ♦ One was admitted with an abnormal urinary situation, unable to bear weight on one leg, and needing to be fed and assisted with all … Read More
Be a Cheerful Giver
[:en]Jamie Yu, FLOCK Director This was the third summer for the children’s daycare program at Fern Lodge. As the director of FLOCK (Fern Lodge Ongoing Creative Kinship) this year, I had the opportunity to witness the growth in each of us. Why FLOCK? What can it bring? I am still thinking about those questions. At the very beginning of the … Read More