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
Aging gracefully? Or just not aging?
This week’s guest deals with aging-related issues in an unconventional way.
She’s not focused on herself—at all, but keeps her focus squarely on God.
Listen to her conversation and find out the healing effects of this approach.
Join us via Zoom to hear this week’s Sentinel Watch podcast
- Tuesday, January 27
- 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 print edition of the Christian Science Sentinel includes these articles of inspiration and spiritual support:
- Surprise! You’re spiritual. Accept it — and really live.
- Daily practice: To those wanting to change their lives
- Spiritual journeys:
- Loving the Scriptures: God’s love
- Praying for the world:
- Teens: When your to-do list is way too long
- Kids: My first healing
- 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
Below are the selected Monitor Articles for reading and prayerful consideration at Welcome Wednesday gathering January 28, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
- After thousands died in crackdown, Iran is trying to change the narrative
- Europe wants Germany to arm up. But do Germans want to take up arms?
- ‘It’s difficult to live like this.’ Twin City residents on edge amid mounting turmoil.
- Are some people evil? (Article in Christian Science Sentinel)
- Other current articles may be discussed as they arise. Feel free to bring one.
For more information and to find out about ordering dinner for this event
(RSVP before 4pm)
and join in eating together at 5pm,
call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
All are welcome! Invite more friends. See you then!
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
For more information, email: readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
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
GOD. The great I AM; the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-acting, all-wise, all-loving, and eternal;
Principle; Mind; Soul; Spirit; Life; Truth; Love;
all substance; intelligence.— Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 587
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