Learning from childlike receptivity — more support in growing spiritually

Wednesday @ 5:30pm — 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)

See notices of upcoming free public talks about Christian Science, May 23 and June 6.

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

How childlikeness heals

What can we learn from children? This week’s guest says it’s “how to be better healers.” Listen to discover more about the childlike qualities that make our healing practice come alive.

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

Tuesday, May 19

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 collection of articles in the Christian Science Sentinel can be read or heard online. Writers share experiences of spiritual inspiration, insight, and more spiritual healing.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

Welcome Wednesday

The weekly CSMonitor Discussion group — join others to read and pray about current issues.

Wednesday, May 20
5:30 – 7:00 pm

This week’s discussion will focus on the following articles

Font of knowledge: Calligraphy enthusiasts in Nepal take up their pens — CSMonitor

Why practice Christian Science? — CSSentinel

Calls to overturn immigrant children’s access to public education — CSMonitor

Why Lebanon’s first responders are determined to persevere under record Israeli fire — CSMonitor

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

Onsite: 910 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 [Parking Available in the Bldg]

Online at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr
Password: Truth
Meeting ID/password: 9101691016
Or call in by Phone: (253) 215-8782

Light snacks will be provided onsite. Kindly RSVP by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, to place your dinner order.

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, 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

FREE TALKS ABOUT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

June 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Science of God and its power to heal us
Given by Nikki O’Hagan, CS
Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist
4601 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC
More information: 202.363.3853 or 6thrrdc@gmail.com

Spiritual Summit: Healing Solutions to Life’s Challenges
Talks that Inspire
May 23, 2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of spiritual insight, healing ideas, and uplifting community. This gathering is designed to help you see life from a spiritual perspective — opening the door to healing in physical, mental, and relationship challenges.

Learn more at TalksThatInspire.org.

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 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

Email us at jmrr.dc@gmail.com

Visit our website to find quick links to more information

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