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Handmade at the Holidays
There’s nothing better than receiving a handmade gift at the holidays. So, imagine the joy of the Christian Science nurses at the BA as they opened several boxes full of handmade blankets and shawls...
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Continuing education for Christian Science nurses
Looking for a way to fulfill the requirement for continuing education in 2023? We have a wonderful opportunity for you. Let the BA help you design a continuing education experience that best supports...
View ArticleChristian Science nursing supports healing
One summer recently I found that I was having difficulty getting around at home. Suddenly it accelerated to not being able to do just about anything. I was working with a Christian Science...
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5 Things to Know About the BA in December
1. Livestreaming Chapel Events If you follow us on Facebook, you might have noticed we’re livestreaming some of the wonderful activities held in our Chapel. This month we’ve streamed a holiday...
View ArticleInjuries healed quickly
I’ve been a Journal-listed, Journal-advertising practitioner for 30 years, so I love Christian Science nurses, and I love the Christian Science nursing care facilities. A number of years ago my husband...
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A fresh focus for the new year
There’s been a quiet revolution happening at the BA over the last four months. New Head Chef Richard Alas-Chavez has been transforming the BA’s dining services and the results have been outstanding....
View ArticleMeet our Christian Science nurses: Caitlin Sheasley
Caitlin Sheasley is an instructor and mentor at the BA’s Christian Science Nurses Training School. She talks about being a “transparency for good” and the benefits of working at a Christian Science...
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5 Things to Know About the BA in January
1. New Trustee at the BA We welcomed a new Trustee in December, R. Ross Collins of Wayne, PA. Ross has served on the BA’s Finance Committee for several years and brings a wealth of...
View ArticleHealed after a chemical burn
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...
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A Heart for hospitality
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...
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One of the best kept secrets at the BA
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 employees and students who live in the...
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5 Things to Know About the BA in February
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it has been active here at the BA. 1. 50% off Rest & Study We’re in the final weeks of our discounted Rest & Study offer. Through...
View ArticleIn June 1973, I was stricken…
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Health Care Proxy – Three Helpful Tips
Everyone should have a health care proxy (also called durable power of attorney for health care in some states) and the following three tips should make the process easier. The health care proxy allows...
View ArticleOne hymn of praise to God, among…
One hymn of praise to God, among many I sing, is gratitude for the Christian Science Benevolent Association. One morning a few years ago I could not seem to cope with anything. I asked my husband to...
View ArticleMeet our Christian Science nurses: Kathy Glover
Kathy Glover, Director of Christian Science Nursing, shares her inspiring ideas about the Christian Science Nursing Arts Training program here at the BA. The post Meet our Christian Science nurses:...
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Something’s Cooking on the Fourth Floor
Housing enhancements for Christian Science nurses Some extra-delicious smells are wafting from the top floor of the Original Building these days. All thanks to a brand new kitchen that has recently...
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