Spiritual healing today — hear about it in this week’s podcast and more

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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)
  • See notice of special virtual event Spiritual Summit, an afternoon of inspiration, May 23.

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

Some of our favorite healings…

This week listen to a compilation of young voices sharing some of their favorite healings from their practice of Christian Science.

We’ll also listen to Evan Mehlenbacher’s inspiring article in the May 2026 issue of the Christian Science Journal.

Join us via Zoom to hear this week’s Sentinel Watch podcast (and other audio offerings)

(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:

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, May 13
5:30 – 7:00 pm

This week’s discussion will focus on the following articles:

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

SPECIAL EVENT

Spiritual Summit: Healing Solutions to Life’s Challenges
Talks That Inspire
May 23, 2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of spiritual insight, healing ideas, and uplifting community. This gathering is designed to help you see life from a spiritual perspective—opening the door to healing in physical, mental, and relationship challenges.

Learn more at TalksThatInspire.org

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

thought for the week

Our Father loves all.
One brotherhood are we!
No one is greater, no one is less—

pure, perfect equality.

— from poem, Equality: The prodigal and his brother, in the current Christian Science Journal

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PO Box 9511 • Washington, DC 20016 240-935-8697
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