Feeling close to God –weekly podcast and other resources for spiritual exploration this week

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, June 13 (in-person)

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

Our relationship with God—what is it really?

If you’ve ever felt far away from God, this week’s show is for you. Our guest shares what she’s learned from Jesus’ teachings, and her own experiences, about how close we actually always are with God. And how understanding this oneness better can bring us healing and help us heal others, too.

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

Tuesday, June 9

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. Several relate specifically to sports and the World Cup.

Daily practice

Prayer: What’s the goal (podcast)

Praying for the World

Where do we really live?

The facts of light (poem)

Back to basics

When the World Cup comes to town

A true view of Ego brings healing

Our relationship with God—what is it really?

For young people

Kids: Under pressure? Pray!

Teens: Prayer in Sports: What’s it all about?

You’re not the exception

Living Church

A World Cup welcome

Testimonies of spiritual healing

Persistent prayer dissolves lump

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, June 10
5:30 – 7:00 pm

This week’s discussion will focus on the following articles:

With viral ‘Lego’ videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player

In Washington, a profound shift in how taxpayer money is spent. Will it last?

In 1649, religious liberty was new. A Maryland law helped embed it in America’s founding.

Voting rights — and wrongs: How America struggles with uncomfortable truths [Special Voting Rights Conversation on Wednesday July 1, 2026, with Mark Mathiesen, Esq. & Gary MacDonald, Esq. More information coming.]

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

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.

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 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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Free talk on Christian Science

Learning to Love Your Enemies

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
by Giulia Nesi Tetreau

Location: Reston Community Center Lake Anne, Jo Ann Rose Gallery
1609-A Washington Plaza
Reston, Virginia

For further information, call 571 267 7880