Practical spirituality — listen to this week’s podcast — and more

Wednesday — Join a discussion of recent articles in The Christian Science Monitor (hybrid event in downtown DC)

Thursday — Evening Bible reading and discussion (online gathering)

SENTINEL WATCH PODCAST

What makes Christian Science so practical?

What makes Christian Science scientific? This week’s guest, Mark Sappenfield, shares inspiring and foundational ideas about what Christian Science healing is, and how the ideas in the Bible aren’t just theory—but actively provable every day.

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

Tuesday, June 16

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.)

More audio content for you

Listen to free podcasts, as well as an archival collection, on JSH-Online.com and other websites.
Christian Science Audio

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

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 17
5:30 – 7:00 pm

This week’s discussion will focus on the following articles

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

Digging into currents of thought, not just current events

Out in space, Canada and the US are getting along just fine

Is India next up in global Gen Z protests? Its ‘Cockroach’ movement hits the streets.

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.

Kindly let us know of any comments and questions. Invite more friends. Everyone is welcome at Welcome Wednesday today in the Reading Room or Online. 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, 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

Save the Date:
Come join in a generative conversation and prayerful reflection about Voting Rights in America at Welcome Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Mark Mathiesen, Esq. & Gary MacDonald, Esq.

Hybrid event [On-site & Online from 5:30 – 7:00 pm]

In preparation, kindly review the Monitor Article below which includes the recent Supreme Court ruling:

Voting rights – and wrongs: How America struggles with uncomfortable truths