Anxiety and change — dealing with it spiritually — listen to this week’s podcast — and more!

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)
• Mark your calendar — Free talk on Christian Science, September 20 in Frederick, MD

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Who am I now?

When this week’s guest walked away from her high-powered career, it didn’t exactly go as she’d thought it would.
But as a Christian Scientist, she knew that gaining more spiritual understanding
would change things for the better.
And it did.
In big ways.

Join us via Zoom to hear this week’s Sentinel Watch podcast

• Tuesday, September 8
• 2:00 pm EST
• via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83436895293
• Meeting ID: 834 3689 5293
• OR, You may join the meeting by phone 1-301-715-8592

(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

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SENTINEL

This week’s collection of articles in the Christian Science Sentinel inspire the reader with insights about spiritual safety, letting go of wrong thoughts, supporting young people’s spiritual growth, waking up to what is already right here, overcoming anxiety.

Read or listen online to these articles. Christian Science Sentinel

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“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

Here are the selected MONITOR Articles for reading and prayerful reflection at this week’s Welcome Wednesday gathering in the Reading Room. We’re going through our running list in order and may review up to four articles on this list.

• Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war
• In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West
• Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
• US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount
• Moulton vs. Markey: Voters weigh generational change (video)
• Other current articles may be discussed as they arise.

Please join us Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for Monitor reading and prayerful reflection for our world at the Welcome Wednesday gathering in the Reading Room.

You’re welcome On-site – in the Reading Room.
OR Online at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

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 are joining us on-site in the Reading Room. Invite more friends. Everyone is welcome at Welcome Wednesday in the Reading Room or Online via Zoom. See you then!

Welcome Wednesday Reading List
Let’s continue to increase our Reading List: Kindly share any and all the articles you appreciate and would like included in our Welcome Wednesday running Reading LIST. And do let us know of any questions or comments. Thank you!

Christian Science Reading Room
910 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
202-807-1877
www.firstchurchdc.org

The Welcome Wednesday gathering is just prior to the Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 pm upstairs in the Church. All are welcome.

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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 evening, 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

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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.

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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.

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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