BA Blog
Meet our Christian Science nurses: Karen Nakahara
Tell us a little bit about your background, how did you get started in Christian Science nursing?
I was born and raised in Japan, and I came to this country to study. I got married and ended up staying here. I also became a citi...
Grateful for a new addition to the BA fleet
With heartfelt gratitude to a generous donor, the BA brought home a brand new 2023 Chrysler Pacifica this month. A trip to the Newton Free Library, just four miles away, was the maiden voyage for the new minivan.
“We used to
The BA welcomes Asher House to the neighborhood
We spoke with Emma Herman, Director of Programs at Asher Student Foundation, to learn about the newest Asher House to open in our neighborhood.
Welcome to the neighborhood! Where is the new Asher House located?
The house is lo...
In June 1973, I was stricken…
March 9, 2023
In June 1973, I was stricken with a heart attack and nervous breakdown. My family asked me what doctor I wanted. As a Christian Scientist, I had been telling others that spiritual healing is equal to all emergencies. So I naturall...
One of the best kept secrets at the BA
February 17, 2023
Do you have a desire to serve the healing mission of the BA, but you live too far away? The BA’s Commute & Stay option might be for you. It’s a program for Christian Science nurses and other employees who live in the region, b...
A Heart for hospitality
February 14, 2023
As the Residential & Guest Services Manager at the Benevolent Association for the past 4 years, Karen McCoy has a heart for hospitality. With plans to retire on the horizon, we sat down with her to learn more about the essential r...
Healed after a chemical burn
February 3, 2023
This past spring, during my sophomore year of high school, I had an opportunity to put Christian Science into practice in a way that I never had before.
One day during chemistry class, we were doing an experiment that involved ...