Your new home in a Christian Science community
Progressive Living at Tenacre gives Christian Scientists the opportunity to express independent living in a vibrant Christian Science community. Offering dedicated oversight as needed, we support our residents’ demonstration of purpose, fellowship, and spiritual growth through both their daily activities and their contributions to the community.
Pilgrim on earth, home and heaven
are within thee…
Contact us to learn more
If you are interested in learning more, contact us via email or call (609) 921-4623.
Call NowExperience the peaceful sanctuary of Tenacre’s campus and its inviting spaces, including the Spiritual Resource Library, a seasonal saltwater pool, the Tenacre community center, and charming outdoor areas for reflection and study. Here residents find not only a place to continue their demonstration of home but a nurturing environment that encourages spiritual growth and unselfed love.
[R]est and know where’ver you go, Home and heaven cannot be denied thee, For I am the Lord, there is none else; There is no God beside me.
Christian Scientists who need little to no assistance and desire to live in communal housing are welcome to apply. Residents enjoy the many amenities of Tenacre’s campus while engaging in facility-sponsored activities such as volunteering at Tenacre, church, and the Reading Room, enriching both their own experience and that of Tenacre.
Residents of Progressive Living have private bedrooms and private bathrooms. They share communal spaces, such as the kitchen, living room and dining room. Residents may furnish their own rooms or opt to have their rooms furnished by Tenacre. Rooms come with a phone and TV antennas (residents must provide the TV), and have built-in access to 24/7 audio broadcasts of the weekly Bible lesson, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and more. Amenities like a mini fridge are available on request.
Unfortunately, the Progressive Living program cannot accommodate pets.
Please contact progressiveliving@tenacre.org or (609) 921-4623.
Progressive Living has daily on-site activities and scheduled off-site outings. Daily activities on-site may include movie nights, group hymn sings, and game nights. Off-site outings may include trips to local museums, ice cream shops, and tours of local areas of interest. Residents are encouraged to develop their own social activities as a community as well.
Yes. Communal dining is available in our program dining room. Residents also enjoy access to the cafeteria’s daily meals three times a day. A shared kitchen is available for the preparation of simple meals.
Yes, and residents may come and go as they please.
Tenacre’s chapel is on-site on the campus. Princeton’s First Church of Christ, Scientist, is approximately 3 miles away (~10 minutes by car). Trenton’s First Church of Christ, Scientist, is approximately 15 miles away (~30 minutes by car).
Princeton’s Reading Room is approximately 3 miles away (~10 minutes by car). Tenacre’s Spiritual Resource Library is on campus and available for study.
Family are encouraged to visit. Tenacre has accommodations on site for visiting friends and family. There are no restrictive visiting hours.
