Being at the A/U Ranches is about putting Christian Science into practice. Healings and gratitude are a natural part of camp! Over the years, our participants have shown their gratitude for these demonstrations by submitting them to the Christian Science Publishing Society.
Horses and healing
- “Horse trouble. Horse triumph” by Relia Reed, from the August 29, 2022 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Instantaneous healing of a severe concussion” by Brianna Shipley, from the April 7, 2020 Christian Science Sentinel
- “From frustrating game to golden opportunity” by Kiersten Sheehan, from the Feb. 16, 2015 Christian Science Sentinel
- “When a psalm helped me…” by Ashley, from the Feb. 9, 2015 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Horsemanship and healing” by Julia Stevermer, from the Dec. 29, 2014 Christian Science Sentinel
- “The whole picture” by Garrett Barner, from the Nov. 14, 2014 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Radical acts and ‘radical actors'” by Kate Robertson, from the Dec. 17, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “From fear to love of horses” by John Biggs, from the Sept. 19, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Polocrosse prayers” by Clara Oyer, from the June 4, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “All the peaceful horses” by Elodie Reed, from the March 26, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Prayer on the trail” by Katie Thompson, from the March 21, 2011 Christian Science Sentinel
- “I could rely on God at camp” by Astrid, from the July 6, 2009 Christian Science Sentinel
- “‘One horse got scared and pulled back…'” by Lauren Stillman, from the Dec. 1, 2006 Christian Science Journal
- “I forgave my horse” by Shannon Naylor, from the March 27, 2006 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Outward bound” by Schuyler Beeman, from the Dec. 1, 2005 Christian Science Journal
- “When I went to camp” by Tatum Hughes, from the Sep. 20, 2004 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Prayer brings quick healing of fever” by Laura Hill, from the Feb. 4, 2004 Christian Science Sentinel
- “High-school girl healed of injuries from fall” by Jasmine Scott from the Oct. 1, 2001 Christian Science Journal
Finding healing in the mountains
- “Facing my fears on the mountain” by Quinn Fendon, from the June 13, 2023 Christian Science Sentinel
- “When you’re out of your comfort zone” by Thomas Shackelford, from the July 12, 2022 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Ankle healed and character transformed” by Emily Reynolds Smith, from the Feb. 19, 2018 Christian Science Sentinel
- “The help we needed” by Riley Capp, from the March 23, 2015 Christian Science Sentinel
- “A healing on Mt. Kenya” by Shea Orth-Moore, from the Oct. 6, 2014 Christian Science Sentinel
- “What I learned about true balance” by Lynne Darner from the Aug. 11, 2014 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Reject, replace, rejoice” by Tayler Macintire, from the June 30, 2014 Christian Science Sentinel
- “No more debilitating headaches” by Jeannine Bartlett Winter, from the Oct. 28, 2013 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Bright ideas” by Courtney Hayes, from the Aug. 26, 2013 Christian Science Sentinel
- “My healing on a hiking trip” by Mathias, from the July 22, 2013 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Not so solo” by Kaiana Bradley, from the Nov. 19, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “‘Shepherd, show me how to go…'” by Kristen Winderl, from the Feb. 20, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Fun-packed (& pain-free) winter weekends” by Shelby Barner, from the Dec. 19, 2011 Christian Science Sentinal
- “Reliance on God brings healing during hike” by Heather Libbe, from the Aug. 1, 2011 Christian Science Journal
- “Reaching the peak” by Lily Oyer, from the June 27, 2011 Christian Science Sentinel
- “At a spiritual altitude year-round” by Cassidy Alford, from the March 7, 2011 Christian Science Sentinel
- “My climb to grace” by Kristine Cline, from the Aug. 23, 2010 Christian Science Sentinel
- “A golden thread of joy” by Jennifer Dale, from the Sep. 7, 2009 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Do you trust me?” by Kerstyn Battenberg, from the July 6, 2009 Christian Science Sentinel
- “When away from home: God is never far” by Jessica, from the June 15, 2009 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Hiking with love” by Dianna Konetchy, from the April 20, 2009 Christian Science Sentinel
- “A camp climb to remember” by Lauren Sanford, from the July 14, 2008 Christian Science Sentinel
- “My prayer from the treetops” by Emily Swanson, from the June 30, 2008 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Camp E-PI-PHA-NY” by J. Todd Herzer, from the July 23, 2007 Christian Science Sentinel
- “I was healed of chest pains” by Heather Robles, from the Nov. 4, 2002 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Are you listening to the roar or to the angels?” by Joan Tarplee Hess, from the April 18, 1994 Christian Science Sentinel
- “‘All the rugged way'” by Margaret Welch Dendler, from the Aug. 16, 1993 Christian Science Sentinel
- “A challenge in the mountains” by Diane Elizabeth Richardson, from the March 30, 1974 Christian Science Sentinel
Mountain bike prayers
- “A challenge in the mountains” by Kaily Johnson, from the Aug. 7, 2017 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Peace is a power” by Jess Faunt, from the Sept. 5, 2011 Christian Science Sentinel
Tackling the rapids with freedom
- “Trusting God saved my life” by Fisher Ledbetter from the August 13, 2024 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Finding your way through the rapids of life” by Zachary Proctor, from the August 16, 2022 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Conquering the waves of fear” by Grace Blackwell, from the August 16, 2021 Christian Science Sentinel
- “I felt the fear wash away” by Ellison Colarossi, from the July 14, 2020 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Safety on the river” by Hannah Brodbeck, from the July 16, 2019 Christian Science Sentinel
- “A deeper understanding” by Shannon Naylor, from the Oct. 12, 2015 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Designed to reflect God” by Michael Upton, from the Sept. 21, 2015 Christian Science Sentinel
- “The incredible shrinking rapids” by Kim C. Korinek, from the Sept. 11, 2006 Christian Science Sentinel
Taking healing home
- “Healings during a study abroad” by Lauren Littell, from the June 1, 2018 Christian Science Journal
- “Illness on trip healed” by Mark Strickland, from the March 28, 2016 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Driving with care” by Katherine Kerr, from the Jan. 27, 2014 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Class and a college kid” by Jean Schoch Gioioso, from the Dec. 31, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Exhaustion and cold symptoms healed” by Heather Libbe, from the Aug. 27, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “A grateful global nomad” by Cassidy Orth-Moore, from the Aug. 6, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “On the road again” by Emily Mattson, from the May 14, 2012 Christian Science Sentinel
- “On a bus bound for Mazatlan…” by Brian Asher, from the May 16, 2011 Christian Science Sentinel
- “The big ‘aha'” by Jordan Van Niel, from the Feb. 11, 2011 Christian Science Journal
- “Don’t compare yourself” by Caitlin Heimerl, from the July 10, 2006 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Christian Science has been the only religion I have known” by Susanne B. Sommer, from the May 4, 1968 Christian Science Sentinel
Healings from Family & Adult Camp
- “Freed from fear of heights” by Amy Swick, from the April 15, 2024 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Skin inflammation gone” by Devon Burr, from the February 26, 2024 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Quick recovery after twisting ankle” by Stephanie Summerlin, from the January 4, 2021 Christian Science Sentinel
More fruitage
- “Worried about your future?” by Savannah Tully, from the September 18, 2023 Christian Science Sentinel
- Feeling at home, away from home” by Kate Shipp, from the August 7, 2023 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Keeping up at camp” by Owen Sipe, from the August 15, 2022 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Always included” by Caio, from the July 13, 2020 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Peace and healing ‘in the presence of mine enemies'” by Gloria Preston, from the March 1, 2018 Christian Science Journal
- “Our unity with God” by Rachel Luther, from the June 15, 2015 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Trail running…with love” by Quinn Heinbaugh, from the May 20, 2013 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Healing opportunities: Prayer has good results” by Andy Crump, from the Aug. 25, 2008 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Pausing the sky: A photo essay” by Michelle Dissette, from the June 2, 2008 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Forgiveness – key to effective prayer” by Bill Fabian, from the March 3, 2008 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Seeing through the illusion” by Christie Hanzlik-Green, from the Oct. 15, 2007 Christian Science Sentinel
- “I lived what i was learning” by Rex Nelles, from the March 14, 2007 Christian Science Sentinel
- “I hiked the whole way” by Abby Mietchen, from the June 1, 2004 Christian Science Journal
- “Dear Sentinel,” by Sarah Holland, from the June 7, 1999 Christian Science Sentinel
- “It is with deep gratitude that I share a healing…” by Kathryn Louise, from the Sept. 5, 1983 Christian Science Sentinel
- “Alone with your thoughts” by Robyn Bell, from the Sept. 6, 1975 Christian Science Sentinel