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“it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure”

(Philippians 2:13)

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SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

The key to freedom

Feeling stuck? This week’s guest shares insights from her time as a musician

and tells how disciplined study of Christian Science

has helped her find and experience freedom—and how you can, too.

Join us via Zoom to hear this week’s Sentinel Watch program

                 (NOTE: The current and past Sentinel Watch programs are always available online.)

This week’s print edition of the Christian Science Sentinel includes articles about individual progress and healing —

                                                 (All articles are offered in audio format as well as print.)

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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

Join the weekly Monitor Discussion group.

Wednesday at 5:30 – 7:00 pm
in-person at Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW
OR join remotely at:  https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

The following articles will be discussed this week.

  1. ‘It’s everyone’s business.’ In Finland, national security is a shared responsibility, by Mark Sappenfield, 22 July 2025
  2. The pandemic divided the US. Could a full accounting help the nation heal?, by Stephen Humphries, 02 August 2025
  1. His USAID career over, one worker wonders if he can still serve his country, by Story Hinckley, 01 July 2025, p. 20 of the August 11 edition

Other current articles may be discussed as they arise.

For more information

and to find out about ordering dinner during this event,

call 202-807-1877

or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

All are welcome!

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOMS

There are Reading Rooms in the DC metropolitan area (and around the world)

where you can discuss ideas and questions about the above programs and articles

Visit our website to find quick links to more information.

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Supporting your SPIRITUAL STUDY

Thursday evening Bible study group.

Feel free to join this online only gathering.

Hosted by Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW

For more information, email: readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

Thursday evenings at 7-8:15pm

Join the online Bible Study group 

Online Conference at:  https://bit.ly/first church dcrr

Password: Truth

Meeting ID/password: 9101691016

Or call: (253) 215-8782

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Explore free online spiritual resources

Listen to and explore many audio resources-

podcasts, articles, books, and more.

Learn more about the Bible by reading or listening to  

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

a book dedicated to the spiritual seeker.

Available to read or listen to online for free.

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prayer for today

Forget not who you are, O child of God,

For God demands of you reflection pure;

Your heritage is goodly, and your home,

In Spirit’s warm embrace, is safe, secure.

(Mildred Spring Case, Christian Science Hymnal No. 475, alt. © CSBD)