Weekly activities at DC Reading Rooms this week
All are welcome!
- Tuesday — Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
- Wednesday — Join a discussion of recent articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event in downtown DC)
- Thursday — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)
- (Free talk in DC on April 25)
SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST
This week, the first guest shares inspiring stories and insights on God’s ever-present, practical help when feeling unsafe. The second guest was in Jordan when a conflict between Israel and Iran broke out. She shares how she prayed about—and witnessed—peace.
Join us via Zoom to hear this week’s Sentinel Watch podcast (and other audio offerings)
- Tuesday, April 21
- 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 collection of articles in the Christian Science Sentinel can be read or heard online:
- Daily Practice
- Praying for the World
- Back to Basics
- Spiritual Journeys
- TeenConnect
- Living Church
- Testimonies of Healing
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”
Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news
Welcome Wednesday
The weekly CSMonitor Discussion group: join others to read and pray about current issues.
Wednesday, April 22
5:30 – 7:00 pm
This week’s gathering will involve listening to and discussing recent Monitor articles.
Feel free to bring an article of interest to you.
- How fired USAID staffers are keeping the agency’s work going
- Iran war poses latest test to international law’s founding principles
- Indian nonprofits promote a culture of reuse for wedding celebrations
- Other current articles may be discussed as they arise. Feel free to bring one.
Onsite: 910 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 [Parking Available in the Bldg]
Online at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr
Password: Truth
Meeting ID/password: 9101691016
Or call in by Phone: (253) 215-8782
Light snacks will be provided onsite. Kindly RSVP by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, to place your dinner order.
The Welcome Wednesday gathering is just prior to the Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 pm upstairs in the Church. 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
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
FREE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TALK
Mark your calendar
HOW TO MAKE CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
Sat, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Location: First Church of Christ, Scientist
910 16th St NW, Washington, DC
For more information, email: readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
or go to https://www.firstchurchdc.org/events
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 the week
Moving forward with my Father,
there’s no place I’d rather be—
always on God’s holy ground.
from the poem, Moving forward by Diane Warneck
Jointly Maintained Christian Science Reading Room
PO Box 9511 • Washington, DC 20016 • 240-935-8697
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