Canterbury Crest - Annual Newsletter 2024

FALL 2023 | Supporting Christian Science Nursing in the Pacific Northwest

JESUS: The Original ‘Remote’ Worker

By Peggy Gautschi – Board President & Co-Executive Director “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”

— Matt. 4:23

Working remotely is a common method of employment these days. Many people did not return to in-person work after offices reopened. Today’s technology has allowed all kinds of jobs to be performed without setting foot in a building.

Christ Jesus’ remote work And what about Jesus? He always worked remotely, never in just one place. In Mark we hear how Jesus was out when he got a call to go quickly to the house of Jairus, the synagogue’s ruler, because his daughter was dying. While Jesus was on his way a woman who was bleeding touched him - which, according to Mosaic law, was seen as unclean and unlawful. Instead of rebuking the woman, he healed her. As he continued to Jairus’ house, he learned that Jairus’ daughter had died. As

INSIDE: Your Voice & Your Choice for Christian Science Care Field Rep and Christian Science Nurse What’s the difference?

Christian Science Nurses: Serving the Field New Ways: Giving to Support

Christian Science Nursing in the PNW Good Samaritan Workshops for 2024 Care for your church community

soon as Jesus heard the news he said, “Be not afraid, only believe.” When they arrived there were many people that were upset and Jesus put them all out, told the girl to arise, and she was healed. (Mark 5:23) The Good Samaritan – a journeyman prepared to care And what about the story Jesus gave about loving our neighbor, the Good Samaritan, including the Innkeeper?

The good Samaritan, journeying in remote areas, came upon a hurt man. He did not hesitate to bind up his wounds. He was prepared to care for him with oil, and bandages, and then transported him to an Inn, giving his own funds to the Innkeeper to support the hurt man’s care. (Luke 10:30) Christian Science nurses – remote workers in the field – prepared to care These two examples show us the importance of remote working and being available to come to the people where they are.

Isn’t this also how our dedicated Christian Science nurses work too? Like Jesus, as private duty, inhome Christian Science nurses, they travel from one place to another; and like the good Samaritan, they provide the necessary practical care in a safe, quiet Christly atmosphere. Like Jesus, they bring an absolute acknowledgment of present perfection by not being impressed by the material picture. This supports both the patient and the Christian Science practitioner in the manifestation of healing. Those who call for help are comforted by the confidence and expectation expressed by the Christian Science nurse who comes to their home.

The following pages of this newsletter will show, in detail, the different ways Canterbury Crest is moving its mission forward to “support healing through the ministry of Christian Science nursing”- in the Pacific Northwest.

YOUR VOICE & YOUR CHOICE FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CARE – Being Prepared for Care Christian Science care vs. common use of medical care. Communication is Key! Do YOU have a health care directive AND a medical POA (Power of Attorney) that supports Christian Science care? These are needed to ensure you have a voice in your care.

A Christian Science nurse in our Field Rep program had experience with being a voice for her mother when a sudden incident left her mother unconscious. The mother, not in her home state or with Christian Science supportive family, was placed in a hospital on so-called life-saving medical equipment, without her consent.

Gratefully, sixth months previously, her mother consulted legal counsel, at her daughter’s encouraging, and completed all needed paperwork, including a living will and health care power of attorney. Having this legal authority allowed the daughter to be her mother’s voice. There was a beautiful healing with having care in the loving, peaceful atmosphere of a Christian Science home. They were both able to fly home within a couple of weeks.

Below are some questions and information that are covered in detail in our Good Samaritan workshop. (See details and how to schedule pg. 6 & 7) ● Advance Care Directive (ACD) or Healthcare POA. In order to have care in a Christian Science facility and for most Christian Science home care nurses. ● Local EMS (Emergency Medical Services) / county and state regulations and sudden care info to carry with you: Most EMS services can be called on, free of charge, to lift someone off the floor and/or move to another place at the same location. Important to have legal docs and be able to communicate wishes to just have the help – no hospital or medication. ● POLST (Portable Medical Orders) Form: (For more go to polst.org) EMS looks for this first! - on your refrigerator. They are duty bound to stay until the doctor that signed it is contacted. Check with local EMS to find out if local hospital emergency room doctor can sign. Having this completed form available allows EMS to leave and not wait around. ● Sudden Care Info with You: If you have a smart phone device, in the settings there is a place for emergency care instructions. This setting allows you to include any info you would want EMS or anyone to have, without having to unlock the device. (Info could include: emergency contacts; your healthcare POA/agent; you’re a Christian Scientist; you choose DNR-Do Not Resuscitate, and more…)

More Info on Being Prepared for Care – RiperYears.org NFCSN.org (National Fund for Christian Science Nursing)

An EMS Captain

(who was familiar with Christian Science) recently shared with Christian Science nurse and practitioner that EMS workers want to be educated on what care Christian Scientists want or don’t want. He asked that there be more communication and education between them and those in the Christian Science community they serve.

CANTERBURY CREST FIELD REPRESENTATIVES AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES – What’s the difference?

Canterbury Crest Field Reps are independent private duty nurses, however, they must be hired independently, for in‑home Christian Science nursing care. Below is a list of what Field Reps do and how they support the availability of Christian Science in-home nursing care in the Pacific Northwest.

CANTERBURY CREST FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Ambassadors for Christian Science Nursing Each Field Representative (Field Rep) is an independent Christian Science nurse with their own private duty ministry. Field Reps bring an awareness of Christian Science nursing to church communities, individuals, and organizations.

Call a Field Rep to: ● Visit in-person Churches, Societies, informal Groups and Organizations ● Bring Christian Science Care workshops to church communities ● Ask Questions about Christian Science nursing ● Ask about Resources ○ Financial ○ Healthcare POA (power of attorney) – Advance Care Directives and awareness of state and local laws ○ Non-CS Care (assistance with Christian Science education of non-CS care givers / facilities) ○ Equipment in storage units (Temporary aids / equipment; sometimes supplies) ○ Understand when to call and availability of Christian Science nurses

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE Independent Private Duty A Christian Science nurse is professionally trained and is hired independently by those in need.

Call to HIRE an independent Christian Science nurse to: ● Make an assessment to determine extent of care needed and to provide immediate care if needed. ● Consult with patient, family members, and the Christian Science Practitioner on the case (requirement for care). ● Draft and be part of a personalized Care Plan if on-going care is necessary.

This plan includes a description of care needed as well as suggested supplies and equipment.

For a complete list of services, please review and download the Christian Science nurse Scope of Services at christianscience.com

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING – Service in the Field The Ultimate Remote Workers – not just in one place...

The Canterbury Crest model is designed to make Christian Science nursing available in local church communities across the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska and Hawaii. You might say that’s a huge area, and you’d be right! Canterbury Crest is not a Christian Science nursing service, however, there is support to those services as well as facilities by working with them as a collaborative team. Canterbury Crest encourages Field Reps to work up to 7-days a month at an accredited Christian Science care facility.

Canterbury Crest IS NOT a Christian Science nursing service.

Canterbury Crest’s Field Representative program is a vehicle to support Christian Science nurses in their own independent ministry (primarily home care) in their local area in the Pacific Northwest. Most of these areas were previously underserved.

Canterbury Crest Field Rep Team 2024 Bethany Vladic Journal-listed Vancouver, WA Coverage Area: WA, N. OR, ID, MT 214.500.2961

Janet Martin Journal-listed Eugene, OR Coverage Area: OR (Central and South) 541.653.6333

Cheryl Lahr Journal-listed Port Townsend, WA Coverage Area: WA, OR, N. ID, MT 303.868.3948

Sarah White-Bowman Journal-listed Tigard, OR Coverage Area: N. OR, S. WA 503.388.8220

Emily Mattson Journal-listed Bend, OR Coverage Area: S. WA, OR, ID, WY 530.401.4609

Charity Phillips Vancouver, WA Coverage Area: WA, N. OR 360.713.7994

Have a question or need Christian Science nursing care?

Would you like a Field Rep to visit you?

Call a Field Rep listed or for a directory call Canterbury Crest at 866.639.7661.

“And we know that all things work together

SUPPORT OUR ‘REMOTE’ FIELD WORKERS – GIVE TODAY! Just as the Good Samaritan gave funds to have the care available to help the injured man, Canterbury Crest is financially supporting the Christian Science nurses that travel throughout the Christian Science communities they serve. They are available to be hired for in-home care, and to be a resource for information and equipment and/or supplies. And as Canterbury Crest field reps they serve as educators bringing Christian Science care workshops to church communities and organizations.

CANTERBURY CREST FUNDRAISING GOALS - FY2024 Our goal for this fiscal year is to raise $80,000 in gifts, grants, and contributions by September 30, 2024 and increase that goal by $20K each year for three years. This sets Canterbury Crest on a solid path to a 33-1/3% five year rolling average needed to remain a “charity” by IRS rules.

Our budget is $350K. The difference in income vs. expenses comes from investments.

IF we raise $80,000, we will still be pulling at least $30,000 from investment capital.

But if we can raise $120K, we could sustain our six Christian Science nurses and our full time equivalent executive staff for the foreseeable future.

NEW Ways to Give: Scan (with your smart phone device camera) the QR code on this page to link to give immediately online OR Click on the “donate” button on our website at www.CanterburyCrest.org and you will find you can DONATE MONTHLY using your CREDIT CARD! You can also donate regularly through your PayPal account. You will receive an acknowledgment IMMEDIATELY! When you donate by check, we will acknowledge each donation as soon as we have posted it in our system. Those that have donated earlier in 2023 should have acknowledgments of all donations at this time. We also plan to send a contribution summary at the end of the year for those donating regularly.

SCAN TO GIVE

Call 866.639.7661 ext. 8 Mail check to: PO Box 19147 Portland, OR 97280

Donate online at CanterburyCrest.org

for good to them that love God, ... ” –Rom. 8:28

GOOD SAMARITAN WORKSHOP THE GOOD SAMARITAN WORKSHOP: HOW do we care for ourselves and others both physically and metaphysically?

This workshop covers: ● ethics & communication for the individual, family, friends, neighbors and public officials ● proper lifting techniques and the use of temporary aids (equipment such as walkers, canes) ● resources: financial, temporary aids (equipment) available for loan ● how to be prepared for care (advance care directives, local care releases, etc.) ● Canterbury Crest fully sponsors the workshop! We provide all technical devices, all informational handouts, and lunch meal with drink. Workshops are open to everyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the Christlike touch of metaphysical care as well as the practical ways needed to care for ourselves and others.

SCHEDULING: Partnering with Canterbury Crest for the workshop at your location: ● Clerk contacts Canterbury Crest (CC) by phone: 866.639.7661 OR by email: info@CanterburyCrest.org ● Date and time is confirmed with host organization, CC and instructor(s) ● Workshop information packet is sent for distribution ● Establish a contact to open/close, to direct CC staff to all necessary needs (what room to use, tables/chairs able to use, etc.), set up and take down ● RSVPs sent to CC to establish number of attendees ● Canterbury Crest sponsors workshops and provides food and drinks (ordered the day before the workshops) ● Canterbury Crest will hand out surveys and take a group photo

WE ARE SCHEDULING 2024 WORKSHOPS NOW! CALL A FIELD REP IN YOUR AREA OR EMAIL US AT info@CanterburyCrest.org For details and how to schedule, please download the flyer/schedule and sample agenda on our website at www.CanterburyCrest.org You may also contact us at info@CanterburyCrest.org We look forward to coming to your location!

“Then Jesus said…, Go, and do thou likewise.”

—Luke 10:37 Then

Sample Agenda for Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Introduction questions ● What does Mary Baker Eddy say about the mission of our church, Jesus’ mission, and our individual missions? ● How does the help we give our neighbor harmonize with the mission of our church? ● How do we know that our Leader expected us to help each other? ● Why might the Christian Science nursing Bylaw apply to all of us?

Ethics and Communication ● What are ethics? ● What do we learn about the ethics of caring from the parable of the Good Samaritan? ● What is your spiritual role when a fellow church member needs support?

– 15 min. break – ● Confidentiality – How does it apply to helping our neighbor? ● How do we make it easier for Christian Scientists to ask for help?

– 1 hr. lunch break – ● How can bringing food to a fellow Christian Scientist be a help to them? ● Why is clear communication needed? ● What steps can you take if you feel the care being asked for is more than you can offer? ● What steps can an adult take to ensure their wishes are followed?

– 15 min. break – Lifting and Mobility ● Fears regarding inability to perform normal activities and the mortal beliefs associated with immobility must be prayerfully addressed by caregiver. What are some of those so-called beliefs and what are the counter-facts? ● What does our Leader say about the use of temporary aids? ● What would be some practical points to ponder before/while helping another with moving, walking or transferring?

Let’s practice!

Closing: Questions and Resources

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The vision of this workshop is based on the understanding that Christian Science branch church members are daily striving to help their neighbors and thereby supporting Christian Science healing.

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We are calling on our friends for a board member, with particularly strong skills with numbers, to join us.

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Please call Canterbury Crest at 866.639.7661 ext 8 or email us at Admin@CanterburyCrest.org to inquire.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peggy Gautschi President · Boise, ID Kiersten Bess Agnew Vice President · Asuza, CA Jim Loayza Secretary · Vancouver, WA Mary Brewster Taylor Treasurer · Beaverton, OR CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Peggy Gautschi Boise, ID Barbara Weiser Wilsonville, OR