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July 6, 2026

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This Week's Sentinel Watch Podcast

What do sports teach us about spiritual qualities?

Guest: Seth Johnson and Tony Lobl

As we’ve reached the knockout stages of the World Cup games, we chat with a former soccer player and coach who shares how he sees God’s qualities in everyone from players to fans—and how this can elevate and improve even a sports event.

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Youth Focus

You are invited! - Laguna Beach, CA – OC Parents’ Night Out – Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 4:30 PM

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Laguna Beach, is hosting its first OC Parents’ Night Out. This is an opportunity for Christian Science parents in Orange County to form connections while church members provide childcare.

RSVP at clerklagunabeachcs@gmail.com

College-focused Sentinel – July 20

Looking for a way to connect with college students and young adults? With articles written by and for college students, the July 20th Christian Science Sentinel addresses topics such as AI, relationships, and purpose. Available to everyone on July 20th, listen to or read the issue online at cssentinel.com or purchase a print copy at the Reading Room. This July 20th issue has a vitality and freshness that will appeal to all readers and listeners.

Web Talk for Young People & All

July 28 – 7:00 PM

You are invited to a 30-minute online talk for young people—and others interested—on Tuesday, July 28. Bobby Lewis, a Christian Science practitioner from Colorado and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, will talk about Effective Prayer. This is the second talk in our 2026 Southern California series designed to inspire and support young people. Please join us in supporting this outreach by watching the talk on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. PT, and inviting the young people.

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Share love and fellowship by inviting families and young people to our church activities!

The Mother Church in Boston, SoCal churches, and their committees host a variety of in-person and online events. Browse this page to find an activity that inspires you!

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TALKS ON HEALING

Web Lecture – Effective Prayer: Finding Healing & Wholeness in Divine Love – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.– Bobby Lewis, Speaker

More Talks Coming in September

SPECIAL EVENTS

Laguna Beach, CA – OC Parents’ Night Out – Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 4:30 PM

Santa Monica, CA – 129th Anniversary Celebration – Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 11:00 AM

San Juan Capistrano, CA – Orange County 4th Sunday Church Services – Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 4:00 PM

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This Week's Bible Lesson

July 6 - 12

SACRAMENT

What brings lasting joy and peace? Discover how spiritual understanding lifts thought above material limitations.

"For the kingdom of God is... righteousness, and peace,

and joy in the Holy Ghost." Romans 14:17

Like our Master, we must depart from material sense into the spiritual sense of being." Mary Baker Eddy

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