Weekly activities at DC Reading Rooms resume this week

All are welcome!

• Tuesday – Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
• Wednesday – Discussion of current articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event in downtown DC)
• Thursday – Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)

Prayer: What’s it all about?

What’s one of the best ways to start the new year?
We think it’s got to be focusing on prayer
and how to pray even more effectively.
So, we’re revisiting this helpful podcast from our archives.
This week’s guest sheds light on how her practice of Christian Science
has brought freshness to her prayers—and healing to her life.

Join us via Zoom to hear this Sentinel Watch podcast

• Tuesday, January 7
• 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 which enlighten our prayers:

• Are we benefited by praying?
• A divine blueprint for environmental stewardship
• Loving the Scriptures: Baptism
• Blessings from the Ninth Commandment
• Saved from abuse, supported by church
• plus, more testimonies of spiritual healing

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

“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

The following will be the focus of this week’s discussion, which will include developing a spiritual response to today’s challenges:

• Boat strikes off Venezuela mark shift in 54-year US war on drugs
• Seizing Venezuela’s Maduro, Trump implements his corollary to Monroe Doctrine
• ‘Finding a window of hope’: Lebanon’s community holds strong amid ceasefire
• Many Senegalese are braving dangerous seas to get to Europe. Can they be convinced to stay?
• Other current articles may be discussed as they arise

For more information and to find out about ordering dinner for this event
(place your order from PotBelly before 4pm)
and join to eat together at 5pm,
call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org
All are welcome!

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

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.

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 today

Spontaneity invites us all to become new—
new in thought,
new in substance,
new in being.
It bids us “put off the old man,” and “put on the new.”

(Read the full poem All things new… by James Walter,
in the January 2026 issue of The Christian Science Journal)

Wishing you all the blessings, peace, and comfort of the New Year.

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

Wishing you all the blessings, peace, and comfort of the Christmas season.

Online activities at DC Reading Rooms this week — All are welcome!

• Tuesday — Special reading of Mary Baker Eddy’s writings about Christmas (online gathering)
• Tuesday — Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
• Wednesday — Discussion of current articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event)
• Thursday — Bible reading/discussion will not meet during the holidays. Gatherings will resume January 8

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SPECIAL READING TOGETHER

Mary Baker Eddy’s writings about Christmas

What Christmas Means to Me & Christ and Christmas

(Text will be displayed on the screen.)

Please join us for this special gathering for the Christmas season.

• Tuesday, December 23
• 12:30-1:45 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

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SENTINEL WATCH PODCASTS

How can I forgive myself?

Forgiving others can seem hard …

but what sometimes feels even harder is forgiving yourself.

This week’s guest tackles one of our most-requested topics

and shares the spiritual foundation for a deep and healing forgiveness.

After decades of division, my family was whole again

This week’s guest shares how Christian Science helped him

through a tumultuous time in his family,

and how prayer healed their rifts.

Join us via Zoom to hear these Sentinel Watch podcasts

• Tuesday, December 23
• 2:00-3:00 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.)

The group listening of Sentinel Watch will not meet next week, December 30, but will resume again on January 6.

This week’s print edition of the Christian Science Sentinel includes articles about

• supporting Christ’s salvation for all, today
• the Christ comes to every human consciousness, everywhere
• living Christmas every day
• Jesus’ birth
• daily opportunities to see the Christ
• Exploring the Bible — online collections
• plus more experiences of spiritual healing

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

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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

Join the weekly Monitor Discussion group.

Wednesday at 5:30 – 7:00 pm

in-person at Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW

OR join remotely at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

Several articles will be shared and discussion will focus on

developing a spiritual response to today’s challenges.

For more information and to find out

about ordering dinner for this event (place your order before 4pm),

call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

All are welcome!

___________________________________________

Supporting your SPIRITUAL STUDY

Thursday evening Bible study group is taking a holiday hiatus

and will meet again January 8.

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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.

_____________________________________________

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURES

Mark your calendar for upcoming free public talks providing information about Christian Science

Third Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City is again sponsoring their annual Christmas talk.

Jesus’ birth in a troubled world: finding safety in Love

Speaker: Dr. Shirley Paulson, CS

December 23, 7:30pm ET

For complete information and to listen online (in English or Spanish), go to https://thirdchurchnyc.com

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thought for today

Christ was not born of the flesh.

Christ is the Truth and Life born of God —

born of Spirit and not of matter.

(Mary Baker Eddy, My. 261:25–27)

Warmest wishes for a very merry Christmas.

Weekly activities at DC Reading Rooms — All are welcome!

• Tuesday — Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
• Wednesday — Discussion of current articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event)
• Thursday — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)

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SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

Seeing goodness — everywhere

How would your life change if you not only believed that the only thing that exists is spiritual goodness,

but had actually seen and felt it?

We hear from two individuals about their experiences—and the beautiful effects.

Join us via Zoom to hear this Sentinel Watch podcast

• Tuesday, December 9
• 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.)

This week’s print edition of the Christian Science Sentinel includes articles about

• practicing our own spirituality naturally blesses others
• we are with God every step of the way
• stop doomscrolling with persistent prayer
• serving God regardless of circumstances
• plus, more experiences of spiritual healing

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

Next week’s issue is now available. Check out new website redesign

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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

“to injure no man but to bless all mankind”

Go to CSMonitor.com for the latest headline news

Join the weekly Monitor Discussion group.

Wednesday at 5:30 – 7:00 pm

in-person at Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW

OR join remotely at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

The following will be the focus of this week’s discussion, which will include developing a spiritual response to today’s challenges.

• Boat strikes off Venezuela mark shift in 54-year US war on drugs
• What are you grateful for? In difficult times, these Americans say naming it can help.
• Why is Border Patrol leading immigration raids far inside the US?
• Other current articles may be discussed as they arise.

See articles in the Christian Science Sentinel about praying for the world

For more information and to find out

about ordering dinner for this event (place your order before 4pm),

call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

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

Reading the book of Jeremiah

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

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURES

Mark your calendar for upcoming free public talks providing information about Christian Science

Healing with Joy: Discovering the power of Love

Sun, December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Speaker: Ann Kneeland, CS

Location: Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD

For more information call 410-747-1033 or visit firstchurchofchristscientistcatonsville.org

Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Catonsville

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Third Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City is again sponsoring their annual Christmas talk.

Jesus’ birth in a troubled world: finding safety in Love

Speaker: Dr. Shirley Paulson, CS

December 23, 7:30pm ET

For complete information and to listen online (in English or Spanish), go to https://thirdchurchnyc.com

_______________________________________

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 today

you, too,

can see yourself

as God sees you,

love yourself

as Love loves you;

(poem You, too by Bobby Lewis)

Wishing you all the blessings, peace, and comfort of the Christmas season.

Weekly activities at DC Reading Rooms — All are welcome!

• Tuesday — Listen to the weekly Sentinel Watch podcast (online gathering)
• Wednesday — Discussion of current articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event)
• Thursday — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)

_________________________________

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

When food stopped being the enemy

How about some food for thought about … food?

This weeks guest shares helpful and inspiring insights

on how to view food, body image, and health, from a spiritual perspective.

Join us via Zoom to hear this Sentinel Watch podcast

• Tuesday, December 2
• 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.)

This weeks print edition of the Christian Science Sentinel includes articles about

• practicing our own spirituality naturally blesses others
• we are with God every step of the way
• stop doomscrolling with persistent prayer
• serving God regardless of circumstances
• plus, more experiences 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

Join the weekly Monitor Discussion group.

Wednesday at 5:30 – 7:00 pm

in-person at Christian Science Reading Room, 910 – 16 St. NW

OR join remotely at: https://bit.ly/firstchurchdcrr

• The following will be the focus of this weeks discussion, which will include developing a spiritual response to todays challenges.
• Emulating the humanity of Jesus
• Boat strikes off Venezuela. Is it legal?
• Why is Border Patrol leading immigration raids far inside the US?
• Other articles may be discussed as well

For more information and to find out

about ordering dinner for this event (place your order before 4pm),

call 202-807-1877 or email readingroom@firstchurchdc.org

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

Reading the book of Jeremiah

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.
• Email us at jmrr.dc@gmail.com
• Visit our website to find quick links to more information.

_____________________________________________

thought for today

From deep within my heart I pray,
O Spirit, rest on me.

(from poem Loves transparency by Penny Swank)

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