Weekly activities at DC Reading Rooms this week
All are welcome!
- Tuesday — Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
- Wednesday — Discussion of current articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event in downtown DC)
- Thursday — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)
Sentinel Watch Podcast
Spiritual growth: how does it happen?
At this time of year, many of us are thinking about making changes that could improve our lives, at least a little. Spiritual growth does that—though it’s more like a whole-life renovation. Our guest this week shares his own experiences with spiritual transformation and takes us step by step through the prayers that got him there.
Join us via Zoom to hear this week’s Sentinel Watch podcast
- Tuesday, January 14
- 2:00 pm EST
- via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83436895293
- Meeting ID: 834 3689 5293
- OR join by phone: 1-301-715-8592
(NOTE: The current and past Sentinel Watch programs are always available online.)
This week’s Christian Science Sentinel articles:
- Are we benefited by praying?
- A divine blueprint for environmental stewardship
- Loving the Scriptures: Baptism
- Blessings from the Ninth Commandment
- Saved from abuse, supported by church
- plus, more testimonies of spiritual healing
(Articles are offered in audio format as well as print.)
The Christian Science Monitor
“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”
Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news
The weekly Monitor Discussion group
Wednesday at 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Join in-person at Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW
OR join remotely at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr
“Come now and let us reason together…” — Isaiah 1:18
The following are the selected articles for reading at our gathering this week:
- Many Senegalese are braving dangerous seas to get to Europe. Can they be convinced to stay?
- A divine blueprint for environmental stewardship
- How far can Trump push ‘might makes right’?
- How an ancient Athenian threat illustrates Trump’s worldview
- Other current articles may be discussed as they arise.
For more information and to find out about ordering dinner for this event
(place your order from PotBelly before 4pm) and join in eating together at 5pm,
call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
All are welcome!
Supporting your Spiritual Study
Thursday evening Bible study group.
Feel free to join this online gathering.
Hosted by Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW
Thursday evenings at 7:00-8:15pm
Join the online Bible Study group
Online Conference at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr
Password: Truth
Meeting ID/password: 9101691016
Or call: (253) 215-8782
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.
Christian Science Reading Rooms
There are Reading Rooms in the DC metropolitan area (and around the world) where you can discuss ideas and ask questions about the above programs and articles.
- Visit a local Reading Room.
- Email us at jmrr.dc@gmail.com
- Visit our website to find quick links to more information.
Thought for today
“Are we benefited by praying? Yes, the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.”
— Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 2
(Read the full article based on this quote in this week’s Christian Science Sentinel)
