In Their Own Words
[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
...[podcast] What it’s like to work at a Christian Science facility
How do you maintain the highest standards of food services, housekeeping, and sustainability in a Christian Science facility like the BA? In this interview with Monty Haas, the BA's Hospitality Services General Manager, Joe Blanchard, shares his perspective.
Listen to this downloadable podcast, and
...(audio) A caring neighbor becomes a Christian Science nurse
April 3, 2012
Elizabeth O’Berry’s life has revolved around giving, caring, and healing. As she explains, “There is such a need for Christian Science nursing – I feel like the world is calling for healing.”
Elizabeth loves the opportunity to bring the healing ministry of Christian Science nursing to her
...“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
...(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
...Independent Living at the BA
February 17, 2012
A number of years ago, during the peak of our logistics consulting practice, we probably would have dismissed the idea of living at Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association. We had a lovely home in a picturesque New England town, and the thought of living elsewhere wouldn’t have occurred to us.
Eve...
[audio] Thanks and Gratitude – Hear how the BA has blessed and cared for so many
November 7, 2011
Don’t take our word for it -- listen to a small sampling of the thanks and gratitude sent in from patients, visitors, and staff. Consider this a special audio Thanksgiving card from us to you – read aloud by our staff members.
This first clip includes heartfelt comments from patients…[audio] Father of three finds balance and peace
June 14, 2011
Steve Okwor is a full-time Christian Science nurse here at the BA. So is his wife. On top of this they are very active in church work, and are devoted and loving parents of three young girls.
Although he’s “wicked busy” as we say here in New England, we caught up with Steve and asked him ho...
[audio] — “Care, kindness, and love…” results in healing
No matter what challenges we may encounter, God, divine Love, is there to help, heal, and sustain us. In this month’s testimony a woman shares how her reliance on prayer while being cared for by skilled Christian Science nurses at the BA resulted in a complete healing...
“I was out for a bike...