Podcast: Healing depression — and other spiritual inspiration this week

Wednesday — Discussion of current articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event in downtown DC)

Thursday — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

Healing depression

If you’re dealing with depression, you’re not alone.
This week’s guest shares how she turned to Christian Science during her struggles with depression.
Despite initially feeling hopeless, through prayer, she found hope—and lasting healing.

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

Tuesday, February 10

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 listened to online:

In the light of God, our true identity as God’s beloved child is never hidden, but is instead revealed as good, wise, joyful, loved, and loving. This is because God’s children reflect Him. God is infinitely wise, limitless Love; therefore, His government is wise and loving.

Facing political pressure with spiritual strength — when we hold truths of God in our hearts, we can respond to what may feel like overwhelming news and events with confidence in divine Love’s care

The healing gift of Love — we can realize these truths when we accept Love’s gift of spiritual sight

Let God love you — whatever issues we’re facing, we can turn to Love to find health and peace

Marriage: A commitment that blesses and purifies

The Lord’s Prayer

Testimonies of spiritual healing

BTW — Happy Valentine’s Day!

(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

Here are the selected articles for reading and prayerful consideration this week.

Bringing peace to our cities through wisdom and love

Bad Bunny takes the stage at the Super Bowl. He faces a polarized America.

Brazil’s Lula is on the left. So, how has he avoided Trump’s scorn?

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

Please join us on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
for Monitor reading and prayerful reflection for our world at our Welcome Wednesday gathering.
You’re welcome on-site in the Reading Room;
OR Online at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

As usual, let’s break bread together. We order from www.potbelly.com and eat at 5:00 pm.

For more information and to find out about ordering dinner for this event
(RSVP by 4:00 pm)
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

Free public talk on Christian Science

Effective Prayer: Finding healing and wholeness in divine Love

Speaker: Bobby Lewis, CS (Member, Christian Science Board of Lectureship)

Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: First Church of Christ, Scientist
890 McKinley Road
Arlington, VA

For more information: 703 532 2396 — christiansciencearlington.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 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

Email us at jmrr.dc@gmail.com

Visit our website to find quick links to more information

thought for the week

You live right here—
cozy, comfortable,
completely happy to be
the loved of Love,
a resident of the many-mansioned
kingdom of God.

— Many-mansioned by Kit Cornell Kurtz, February 9, 2026 Christian Science Sentinel