Canterbury Crest Field Representative Program
To raise awareness of Christian Science nursing, Canterbury Crest employs Field Representatives. These “Reps” share information about Christian Science nursing including: the scope of services, establishing an Advance Directive, financial assistance funds, how to get in touch with a Christian Science nurse Christian Science nurse, and other relative information. This can be done over the phone, through email, or by scheduling an in-person visit. Please contact us to schedule a visit or to reach a Field Representative.
Supporting a community…
Canterbury Crest is part of the global community of Christian Science nursing organizations. Although Christian Science nursing has been in existence since the early 1900’s, Canterbury Crest began its journey in 1952. A Christian Science woman in Portland, Oregon, Corinne Barbur, conceived of a place “where those seeking healing through Christian Science may find an environment and service suitable to their spiritual and physical needs, where the practice of Christian Science is faithfully adhered to, and where no discrimination is made as to the patient’s ability to pay for such care.” This idea lead her to “seed” the money necessary to grow the vision. Looking back over nearly 70 years, it is easy to see how Corinne’s original vision and gracious gift has enabled Canterbury Crest to support the community… not only in Portland and its surrounding communities, but throughout the entire Pacific Northwest. Over the years the landscape of Canterbury Crest has changed, quite literally, but the core mission remains the same: to support healing through the ministry of Christian Science nursing. This strong, community-based concept permeates every facet of our operation.
Nursing Care Workshops
See more about Care Workshops on our dedicated workshops page
2025 Canterbury Crest Annual Meeting – Replay
In the meeting you’ll hear from each of Canterbury Crest’s family of workers as they share with you about their role in fulfilling our mission of supporting Christian Science healing through the ministry of Christian Science nursing.
Canterbury Crest Needs YOU!
We are calling on our friends for 2 board members to join us.
Please call Canterbury Crest at 866.639.7661 ext 8 or email us at Admin@CanterburyCrest.org to inquire.
Canterbury Crest Executive Team
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Peggy Gautschi – President; Boise, ID
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Jim Loayza – Vice President; Vancouver, WA
- Kiersten Agnew – Secretary; Asuza, CA
- Emmy Guthrie – Treasurer; Eugene, OR
——————————- - Peggy Gautschi, Executive Co-Director
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Barbara Weiser, Executive Co-Director
David McNeil Scholarship Fund
Through a generous donation, Canterbury Crest established the David McNeil Scholarship Fund. Financial assistance is available to individuals interested in a career in Christian Science nursing as well as those who are completing their current training. Additionally, the fund is available to established Christian Science nurses who seek to continue their education or attend conferences.
David was a former Executive Director for Canterbury Crest. His tireless dedication to Christian Science nursing and to Canterbury Crest shaped the course for the future of Christian Science nursing in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
To fill out an application to request funds Click Here. To donate to this fund, please contact our office.
Other Programs
Continuing Education and Training for Christian Science Nurses
Training and conferences are available throughout the year in various parts of the U.S. and U.K. for Christian Science nurses. In an effort to support these activities and to further applicable training, Canterbury Crest accepts requests for financial assistance. Assistance is given according to the need. Please email us with questions or requests.