Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association

Have you heard of The Residences at 910?
This program offers spiritually inspired living on our 24-acre wooded campus at the BA - with a community of active Christian Scientists, daily programs, activities & fully catered dining, and transportation to The Mother Church for all services.
We’d love to have you come for a visit!

Residents planted a beautiful herb garden on the back patio of the Original Building with two kinds of basil, thyme, parsley, sage, dill, marigolds, alyssum, and nasturtium seeds. We’ll check back in a few weeks to see how it’s growing!

"Like our nation, Christian Science has its Declaration of Independence. God has endowed man with inalienable rights, among which are self-government, reason, and conscience. Man is properly self-governed only when he is guided rightly and governed by his Maker, divine Truth and Love." (Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy pg. 106:6)

How grateful we are for our volunteer gardeners who keep this refuge looking lovely in every season!

Check out what’s happening at the BA in June!

https://mailchi.mp/chbenevolent/june2024

Christian Science Nursing Arts I is in session!

Our trusty van made TWELVE round trips from the BA to The Mother Church transporting residents and staff to Annual Meeting activities—how grateful we are to be only 4 miles away!

Spotted outside our Christian Science Nursing Building, even red-tailed hawks appreciate this refuge!

Representatives from stopped in for a visit last week! They met with some of our Christian Science nurses and enjoyed a tour of the Christian Science Nurses Training School.

We’re incredibly grateful for ABF support for those enrolled in Christian Science nurses training!

How grateful we were to attend Annual Meeting at The Mother Church this afternoon!

If you’re visiting us during Annual Meeting, we look forward to welcoming you!

Did you know the very first visitor to the BA was a Rest & Study guest? Learn more about how this program supports the healing mission of the BA.

https://www.chbenevolent.org/blog/rest-study

From reading patients the weekly Bible Lesson to helping residents solve tech issues, Owen Sipe’s internship at the BA has been full of blessings! Check out the full story on our blog

https://www.chbenevolent.org/blog/an-internship-of-blessings

Check out our latest eNewsletter to learn what's happening at the BA in May! - https://mailchi.mp/chbenevolent/may2024

How grateful we are to intern Owen Sipe and BA Board Member Rob Collier for tending the garden in front of the Christian Science Nursing Building!

Spring is in full swing at the BA!

It’s a beautiful day at the BA as our resident bell ringers prepare for a concert. 🎵 What a joyous group! 🎶

We’re making progress toward Spring!

Graduation date announced, our new webinar, a visit from friends & more. Check out what happening at the BA in March! - https://mailchi.mp/chbenevolent/march2024-15616358

A new webinar, harp music & more! Check out what's happening at the BA in February. - https://mailchi.mp/chbenevolent/february2024

Check out what's happening at the BA in January! - welcoming a new class, upcoming webinar & more! https://mailchi.mp/chbenevolent/january-2024

2023 has been a year of joy and gratitude at the BA! Thank you for your prayerful and financial support of our healing mission. Your gifts throughout the year are essential to provide Christian Science nursing and Christian Science nurses training at the BA. Your love for the BA means so much to us and to those we serve.

Enjoy some of our favorite highlights from the year!

https://vimeo.com/898183616?share=copy

Caroline Savoye Hufstader is a Senior Development Officer at the BA. She shares her approach to fundraising during this season of giving and what she cherishes about working at the BA.

https://www.chbenevolent.org/blog/meet-caroline-savoye-hufstader

How long have you worked at the BA?

CSH: I lived in Boston and worked at the BA as a Development Officer from 2013 to 2016. After some time away I came back in 2022! I now live with my family in St. Louis and work remotely - traveling to the BA and to meet with donors as needed.

Why have you chosen to support the BA in this role...what calls to your heart?

CSH: The BA is an organization that’s close to my heart and I’ve witnessed firsthand how vital Christian Science nursing is within our movement. I love coming to work knowing that I get to support an organization called for by Mary Baker Eddy and whose purpose is to support healing. Fundraising is essential for the day-to-day operations of the BA and it’s an honor to help facilitate the contributions that our Field makes to sustain the BA. I love knowing that my work directly supports the BA’s mission and our movement as a whole.

Why is giving to the BA so important?

CSH: Your gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. The BA can’t operate without your support. In the case of the BA specifically, your gift supports healing! Is there anything better?

What’s your approach to fundraising? Is there a spiritual aspect you can share?

CSH: The natural reaction to learning about the good happening at the BA is often to want to support it! My approach to fundraising is to keep the BA’s mission front and center when interacting with donors. There is so much good happening at the BA and my job is to help share the wonderful news about our programs with Christian Scientists around the world. When I think about my work for the BA I always go back to the concept that the BA is a spiritual idea and that supply is infinite. I also love thinking about the healings going on each and every day at the BA.

Check out what's happening at the BA in December! - https://mailchi.mp/chbenevolent/november2023-15383666

Reason #3478 we love our interns! Today Louisa and Owen held an IT Support Workshop for residents. What a gift!

Our community kitchens are filled with holiday goodness as the interns and residents bake cookies. 🍪 Happy bakers!

We’re so grateful to an anonymous donor who has filled the BA with beautiful poinsettias! Every corner of the Christian Science Nursing Building and the Original Building, as well as every patient room is enjoying a splash of holiday color—29 poinsettias in all.

It’s beginning to SOUND a lot like Christmas! We’re kicking off the holiday season with a concert in the BA Chapel this afternoon by New England Conservatory of Music students in the Contemporary Musical Arts Department.
The Holiday Ensemble includes vocals, ajaeng (pronounced aaahh-JANG), piano, bass & drums—what a festive treat!

Grateful to have our fireplace in Reception back on for the season!

We are grateful to all who made a gift during GivingTuesday! Because of your support, we are closer to meeting our funding needs for this year. Your contributions play a crucial role in providing Christian Science nursing and supporting healing for those in need. Your love for the BA means so much to us and to those we serve.