Holy Cross will host a screening of a new documentary film about the importance of joining community groups--for the health of individuals and our society. J

 is based on the work of sociologist Robert Putnam, author of 

, and his recommendations for overcoming the widespread loneliness in our country and for strengthening our democracy. It includes reflections by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, David Brooks, Eddie Glaude Jr., Shaylyn Romney Garrett, Pete Buttigieg, Hillary Clinton, Priya Parker, and more. All are welcome to come and receive valuable insights into the power of coming together and fostering genuine relationships. After the film, you may stay if you wish for informal conversation.

Jay Carlson

Join or Die

The Benefits of Joining a Group

Alyssa Brocato 

Giulia Presutti

Jennifer Pearce

Sara Joe Wolansky

Hillary Clinton

Eddie Glaude Jr.

Jane McAlevey

Rebecca Davis

Chad Ervin

Pete Davis

Chad Cannon

Mark Lopez

Ronan Killeen

Rebecca Kent

Engy Adham

Rosemary Putnam

David Brooks

Eric Gulliver

Shaylyn Romney Garrett

Christian Oliveira

Julianne Holt-Lunstad

Raj Chetty

Priya Parker

Scott Heiferman

Erik Ljung

E.J. Enríquez

Allie Humenuk 

Keith Walker 

Nathan Golon 

JoeBill Muñoz

Umit Gulsen 

Alvin McBean 

Robert Putnam

Christoph Gelfand 

Edward Martinez 

Kyle I. Kelley

Pete Buttigieg

Stefan Wiesen

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Anna Brotman-Krass 

Glenn Loury

Andrew Davis

David Campbell

Hahrie Han

Xavier Briggs

Mike Lee

Jenna Rosher

Inaya Graciana Yusuf

Katie Schwartz 

Cheryl Beadling 

Gabrielle Koehler 

Graham Deneen

Dunstan Thompson 

A film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose legendary Bowling Alone findings light a path out of our democracy’s crisis.

Documentary

Plenty of parking available in the church parking lot on 18th Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church