Podcast: Aging gracefully? Or just not aging? — and other spiritual inspiration this week

Aging gracefully? Or just not aging?

This week’s guest deals with aging-related issues in an unconventional way.
She’s not focused on herself—at all, but keeps her focus squarely on God.
Listen to her conversation and find out the healing effects of this approach.

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

Tuesday, January 27

2:00 pm EST

via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83436895293

Meeting ID: 834 3689 5293

OR, join 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 these articles of inspiration and spiritual support:

Surprise! You’re spiritual. Accept it — and really live.

Daily practice: To those wanting to change their lives

Spiritual journeys:

Journey from self to service

My life has turned around

Loving the Scriptures: God’s love

Praying for the world:

Bringing peace to our cities through wisdom and love

Prayer that holds crime in check

Teens: When your to-do list is way too long

Kids: My first healing

plus, more testimonies of spiritual healing

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

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

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

“Come now and let us reason together…” — Isaiah 1:18

Below are the selected Monitor Articles for reading and prayerful consideration at Welcome Wednesday gathering January 28, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.

After thousands died in crackdown, Iran is trying to change the narrative

Europe wants Germany to arm up. But do Germans want to take up arms?

‘It’s difficult to live like this.’ Twin City residents on edge amid mounting turmoil.

Are some people evil? (Article in Christian Science Sentinel)

Other current articles may be discussed as they arise. Feel free to bring one.

For more information and to find out about ordering dinner for this event
(RSVP before 4pm)
and join in eating together at 5pm,
call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
All are welcome! Invite more friends. See you then!

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

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

Visit a local Reading Room

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Visit our website to find quick links to more information

thought for today

GOD. The great I AM; the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-acting, all-wise, all-loving, and eternal;
Principle; Mind; Soul; Spirit; Life; Truth; Love;
all substance; intelligence.

— Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 587