Join – Or Die!

With deep gratitude to the always inspiring and empowering Diana Butler Bass (If you haven’t subscribed to her substack, The Cottage, now is a good time to do so!) for sharing this Great Idea.

Butler Bass writes,

‘Learn and Be Inspired

“Join or Die” is a documentary that focuses on the work of Robert Putnam (Bowling Alone) and his life-long crusade to get Americans to understand the necessity of communities, clubs, congregations, associations, and voluntary societies for the health of democracy. 

This award-winning film is enlightening, informational, and inspiring! I highly suggest watching it with others (if possible). There’s a calendar of upcoming public showings on the website. If you have Netflix, invite some friends to watch it together. Have a watch party! 

Or, host a screening at your church. (It would be a great film night at church — and it isn’t partisan!) 

After the film, discuss what you learned. Is there a club you want to join? Is there a gathering you’d like to start? How can you reach out and make new friends, connect with your neighbors, and do good with others?

Reach out. Join in. Save democracy.

https://www.joinordiefilm.com‘

I’ve got no cause to embellish on anything Diana Butler Bass writes, so there it is!