A Healing Ministry
[video] The BA’s Soul-Inspired Paths
May 8, 2012
Visitors often tell us how the beautiful gardens and paths surrounding the BA bring them a sense of spiritual peace and harmony. Some have told us they can feel the presence of Soul here. Enjoy this 2-minute springtime stroll around the BA campus and hear guests and former patients talk about the
...Celebrating Mother’s Day – share your thoughts, quotes, and pictures
Whether you're a mom, honoring your mom, or have received mothering love from someone special, here's a fun opportunity to share your favorite quotes and pictures about mothers. Did you know that the first official Mother’s Day was established by presidential proclamation in 1914? In his f...
Volunteers – making a huge difference
April 3, 2012
Christian Science nursing facilities and other non-profit organizations depend heavily on the generous support of volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month, a perfect time to recognize the many hours of selfless work offered by volunteers. Nancy Lamb, the BA’s volunteer coordinator, talked w...
“It’s a wonderful, healing atmosphere… you feel a real home environment”
March 5, 2012
We asked long-time Independent Living residents about their experiences here at the BA. They shared thoughtful insights into why they consider the BA their home. This is what they told us…
What do you like most about living at the BA?
"It’s a wonderful, healing atmosphere…you feel a real h
...(audio) Gratitude for my mentoring
The BA’s Christian Science Nursing Arts Training Program includes mentored instruction that follows the CSNA class. Luke Ochieng, a Christian Science nurse from Arden Wood in San Francisco, just completed the classroom portion of the Advanced Christian Science Nursing Arts (CSNA III) course here
...Janiva’s Blog: What the BA Isn’t
I’ve written a great deal about what the Benevolent Association is. Sometimes you can learn as much or more about an organization by learning what it isn’t.
For instance, the BA isn’t:(audio) West Coast comes to the BA for Christian Science nurses training
In January, Jennifer (Jen) Francis traveled across the United States from Sunland Home in California to take the Advanced Christian Science Nursing Arts course (CSNA III) here at the BA. She took her first two CSNA classes at Arden Wood and received mentoring instruction at her home facility in San
...[audio] – “… the perfect place to get away and be at peace with God”
January 9, 2012
Bible scholar Deanna Mummert discovers a BA-style vacation...
Bible scholar and former Johns Hopkins Ethics Professor, Deanna Mummert, spent a few days here at the BA in November and generously shared her Biblical perspectives with us. She presented her talk “Greater works? Are you joking? The Go
...[audio] – Alison Alioto Talks Health Care Proxies
Monty Haas talks with Christian Science nurse, Alison Alioto, about the importance of Health Care Proxies.
Christian Scientists value their right to turn to God in prayer for healing. But if there’s a situation where you cannot speak for yourself, a Health Care Proxy allows you to name someone yo
...Gift annuity rates drop January 1st
December 14, 2011
Effective January 1, 2012, payout rates for charitable gift annuities will decrease.
If you are considering setting up a gift annuity with the BA, you can receive higher payments if you make your gift this year.
For the rate applicable to you, please contact Janee Shaw at 800-662-9937 or jshaw@chb
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