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
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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
