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SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

How real is God to you?

Sometimes, if we think we can’t hear God or feel God’s presence, God may feel less real to us. So, how do we get in tune with God? This week’s guest shares what he’s done and how it has strengthened his relationship with God.

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

Tuesday, August 18

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 address living in God’s Love — listening for right steps to address life situations because we are loved of Love.

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 gathering. This is our Reading List, and we’ll likely read the first three on Wed. We’re building the Reading List and read as many articles as time allows each Wednesday.

Iran’s war – on its homefront

Africa plows a different growth path

Tulsa targets remote jobs, adding a twist to Route 66 reinvention

Parents in prison: New ways to sustain family bonds

Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war

In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West

What does it mean to think in the AI era?

AI, Jesus’ tomb, and our newness in Christ

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 19, 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

Saturday, August 22 @ 2:30pm

Title: God is relevant

talk by Tim Myers, CS

listen by phone 1-646-558-8656
ID 771 037 297

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THIS LECTURE IS SPONSORED BY
THIRD CHURCH NYC & FIRST CHURCH FLUSHING, NY.

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOMS

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