Healing chronic conditions — listen to the weekly podcast and find resources for spiritual inspiration

Gouache illustration of magnolia blossoms after summer rain at dawn

Weekly activities at DC Reading Rooms this week

All are welcome!

  • Tuesday @ 2pm — Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
  • Wednesday @ 5:30 pm — Join a discussion of recent articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event in downtown DC)
  • Thursday @ 7pm — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

Healing chronic conditions — it’s possible!

It is intimidating to think about healing a chronic condition. This week’s guest shares some helpful spiritual insights about overcoming long-standing conditions that she has seen bring healing. Chronic conditions don’t scare her!

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.)

More audio content for you

Listen to free podcasts, as well as an archival collection, on JSH-Online.com and other websites.
Explore Christian Science Audio

This week’s collection of articles in the Christian Science Sentinel can be read or heard online. Writers share experiences of spiritual inspiration, insight, and more spiritual 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, June 24
5:30 – 7:00 pm

This week’s discussion will focus on the following articles

  1. How a legal theory from the 1980s shapes presidential power today
  2. Is India next up in global Gen Z protests? Its ‘Cockroach’ movement hits the streets.
  3. Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution.
  • Other current articles may be discussed as they arise. Feel free to bring one.

Join Onsite: 910 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 [Parking Available in the Bldg]

Join online at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

Password: Truth

Meeting ID/password: 9101691016

Or call in by Phone: (253) 215-8782

As usual, let us break bread together. We order from www.potbelly.com and eat at 5:00 pm. RSVPs [by 4:00 pm] are welcome for sandwiches/salads or other refreshments if you’re joining us on-site in the Reading Room.

Kindly let us know of any comments and questions. Invite more friends. Everyone is welcome at Welcome Wednesday today in the Reading Room or Online. See you then!

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 EVENTS

Save the Date:
Come join in a generative conversation and prayerful reflection about

Voting Rights in America

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 pm

Mark Mathiesen, Esq. & Gary MacDonald, Esq.

Hybrid event [On-site & Online from 5:30 – 7:00 pm]

In preparation, kindly review the Monitor Article below which includes the recent Supreme Court ruling:
Voting rights – and wrongs: How America struggles with uncomfortable truths

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 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


Jointly Maintained Christian Science Reading Room
PO Box 9511 • Washington, DC 20016 240-935-8697
jmrr.dc@gmail.com www.ChristianScienceMetroDC.org
Facebook: @DC.CSReadingRoom
• Instagram: @christiansciencedc
Twitter: @JMRR_DC