Special series of many podcasts offer this week! — plus all the regular weekly resources for spiritual inspiration

Spirit is around us, close as air.
We breathe Truth in; it forms the “isness” here.
We feel God’s presence with us everywhere.

(poem, A Villanelle on God’s Omnipresence, by Paul O. Williams)

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SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

This week the Sentinel Watch offers daily podcasts

from summer interns who share how previous programs have helped them.

They are all listed below and can be found each day at this link.

Also continue down to see information about free events

Wednesday Christian Science Monitor discussion

Thursday Bible Study

an upcoming free lecture

other resources always available

Meanwhile, the Tuesday listening session will revisit a previous podcast

Where is God when bad things happen? with Scott Preller

From the pandemic to political division to climate disasters, today’s news begs the question “Where is God when bad things happen?” And if God is here, why doesn’t it seem to make a difference? Our guest shares a different view of God that can help you experience the kind of stability we all want these days.

Join us via Zoom to hear this Sentinel Watch replay

Tuesday, September 30

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.)

This week’s print edition of the Christian Science Sentinel includes articles about

divine Principle as the ever-operative law in our lives

a general renewed interest in spiritual answers

all are worthy of forgiveness and love

getting past taking comments personally

plus, testimonies of spiritual healing

(Articles are offered in audio format as well as print.)

This week Sentinel Watch revisits the “Changing your world” series that first aired in 2023, but with comments from the 2025 summer interns. These episodes are offered Monday through Thursday.

Hear a new podcast each day.

September 29
Listener’s choice: Dealing with sudden fear
with Hannah Wymer

Discover what one intern learned as she listened to guest Amelia Newcomb share how she dealt with her son being detained and then imprisoned in another country. As Amelia worked to get him released through every channel available, the one thing that kept her grounded was prayer.

September 30
Listener’s choice: How to stop fighting with someone
with Canon Church

Another intern gained some new insights as he listened to guest Francine Kiefer, who was a longtime journalist for The Christian Science Monitor. Her work as a journalist and her practice of Christian Science have helped her learn that there is a remedy for relationship conflict. What is it? Join Francine and host David Brown to find out.

October 1
Listener’s choice: The antidote to anger
with Bella Sison

An intern’s enthusiasm for this episode is contagious. Listen in as she shares what she learned from guest Carlos A. Machado, who dealt with feeling helpless and angry when faced with legal action from one of his business clients, and later, during a family conflict. And hear more about the antidote to his anger.

October 2
Listener’s choice: Find unshakeable peace
with Guilherme Klann Milla

One intern in particular feels the topic of peace is as important as ever, and he highlights one of our episodes from 2023 discussing it. Listen in as he shares what he learned from guest Madora Kibbe, who offered spiritual insights that shed light on how we can find and experience peace.

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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

Join the weekly Monitor Discussion group.

Wednesday at 5:30 – 7:00 pm
in-person at Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW
OR join remotely at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

The following articles will be the focus this week

Visiting Canada’s mighty and majestic Yukon is a privilege – and an adventure

Dreaming in Hindi: How learning a new language helped me reclaim my roots

Wagner wrote stunning operas. His political views have a tangled history.

other articles may discussed as there is desire to do so

For more information and to find out

about ordering dinner for this event,

call 202-807-1877

or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

All are welcome!

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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 aboveprograms 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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Supporting your SPIRITUAL STUDY

Thursday evening Bible study group.

Feel free to join this online only gathering.

Hosted by Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW

For more information, email: readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

Reading the book of Jeremiah

Thursday evenings at 7-8:15pm

Join the online Bible Study group

Online Conference at: https://bit.ly/first church dcrr

Password: Truth

Meeting ID/password: 9101691016

Or call: (253) 215-8782

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Free public lecture on Christian Science

Mark your calendar to hear a talk about Christian Science

October 10 6:30 PM

Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA

Also available online

Go to christiansciencefairfax.com for more information or to view the live broadcast or replay afterwards

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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.

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thought for today

There is love in God’s molding and exalting of our desires.

(poem, Additions, by David Long)