Prayer beyond words — deepening our spiritual journey, and more in this week’s

Upcoming talk about Christian Science — Summer Lecture, Third Church of Christ, Scientist, NYC

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

Prayer—more than just words

What can we do when we feel that our prayers lack inspiration and healing results? Our guest this week has found it to be immeasurably helpful to invite God in when he prays. Listen in to find out what he means.

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

Tuesday, August 4

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.)

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This week’s collection of articles in the Christian Science Sentinel helps us pray, not only for ourselves, but others as well.

Daily Practice

Beyond boredom and over-stimulation

Back to Basics

The power of a humble heart

Prayer—more than just words

Praying for the world

The Ebola outbreak: our prayers are needed

Spiritual Journeys

The Christ—God’s healing message

For young people

kids — My God is so good!

teens — If you’re afraid of not being good enough

Testimonies of healing

Quick recovery from effects of a fall

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.

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

Recess for office workers—why not?

America’s debt is skyrocketing. Why isn’t Congress doing anything about it?

Kyiv’s ambassador on how Ukraine revived vital ties with US

War and peace: Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington joins our table

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, August 5, 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

Talk on CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

AUGUST 22 @ 2:30 ET

You can listen in English via conference phone call:
+1 646 558 8656, Meeting ID: 771 037 297

See the Summer Lecture page at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, NYC (Flushing, NY) for more details.

Explore free online spiritual resources

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Learn more about the Bible by reading or listening to
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Available online for free.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOMS

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(and around the world)
where you can discuss ideas and ask questions
about the above programs and articles

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