Education and spiritual progress — hear this week’s podcast and more….

On a course toward spiritual growth

This week, we hear from three guests. One shares how Christian Science enriched his college experience—both in the classroom and out. Two others share about another kind of education—Christian Science class instruction that supports one’s spiritual growth.

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

Tuesday, July 28

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

This week’s collection of articles in the Christian Science Sentinel is a special college edition.

The articles written by and for college age can be read or heard online.

Daily Practice

Ask AI … or God?

Do you speak French?

Back to Basics

I didn’t need to prove my worth

Open arms of thought — poem

Spiritual Journeys

How a college student made Christian Science his own — podcast

For teens

What I’ve learned about hooking up

What my first track meet taught me about listening to God

Testimonies of healing

Healed during college choir practice

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“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 for our world at this week’s Welcome Wednesday.

Resilient Odesans making this a summer of rebuilding and hope

As funds rise at ICE, so do detention complaints

Divinely maintained by God

Supreme Court gave presidents more power over agencies. Are any still independent?

Other current articles may be discussed as they arise. Kindly share an article you appreciated and would like to include in our reading list. Thank you!

Please join us on Wednesday, July 29, 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’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 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 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

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.

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