Guest post by Anne Cooling, C.S. Many Biblical examples, complemented by the life and writings of Mary Baker Eddy, reveal the value of community and its healing effects. I have been cherishing this idea for a while. It has blessed my healing practice and helped me grow in grace, which our Leader tells us is…

At Broadview, one of the holidays the guests celebrate together is New Years Eve. I was working in the evening this last New Year's eve and was invited to help "bring in" the New Year after dinner. The Christian Science nurses and the office staff joined in the fun. We all met in Sunshine Lane…

Coming from different walks of life, each of our staff members and volunteers at Broadview brings a unique set of backgrounds and accomplishments to their work. When our Maintenance and Kitchen Assistant, Erik Polk, began working at Broadview in March of this year, he asked his colleagues more about themselves and learned a very interesting…

Hey, friends! We've got BIG news! Every three years, Broadview undergoes a rigorous accreditation by The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc. Through an on-site visit, interviews, and document reviews, The Commission looks for integrity, excellence, and reliability within the facility while helping to support our  compliance with laws and regulations we need to abide by.…

"A grateful heart a garden is," we read in Hymn 3 of the Christian Science Hymnal. This month, we share with you excerpts from some letters of gratitude we've recently received! Laura Armstrong [Director, Visiting Christian Science Nurse Service] came and she was absolutely wonderful. She handled some ‘first time’ jitters and concerns so lovingly…

Some may say that being a Christian Science nurse is challenging. The physical and emotional beliefs that Christian Science nurses (CSNs) encounter in their work can be, at times, startling, and it requires a deep humility and selflessness on the part of the CSN to stay physically and mentally alert at all times. Yet, because that alertness…

UPDATE AS OF 8/30/16: $10,000 raised so far towards this matching grant. Help us get to $25,000 by clicking here! Earlier this year, the members of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Newport Beach came together to discuss the value of Christian Science nursing to our Southern California community. Recognizing just how many church members have…

On November 25, 2013, our Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, Tracy Colerider-Krugh, introduced the idea of a “Practice Club” at Broadview for our guests to pray specifically for the world, our local communities & the facility. The group meets in our Practice Room, usually every other Tuesday after lunch, and often reads an article from The Christian Science Monitor.…

Thank you so much to all who attended at to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Santa Monica for letting us use their beautiful property! Please click here for a copy of the handout Dr. Stock referred to during his talk. [RPG id=3140]

A few weeks ago, we received a call from an individual living quite a distance from Broadview but feeling the need to come to the facility. Plans were made, and we were prepared to receive them some time the following day. In the morning, the individual called back. The situation had improved, and they had found someone…