You are invited to join MVPers and others from our community for a screening of the film Join or Die followed by a brief conversation with Directors Pete Davis and Rebecca Davis on Wednesday, October 16. Doors and access to the church’s parking garage for free validation will open at 6:30pm. The film will begin promptly at 6:45pm. The conversation will follow from 8:15 to 8:45pm.
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly... What can we do about it?
Entrance is free. Please contact Pastor Donna for more information or with with any questions.
How do I get into the building?
Atrium Entrance from Massachusetts Ave. NW. – This entrance is secured at all times. To enter, press the button to the left of the door and our hospitality team will help you into the building. Once inside our Hospitality Team will help guide you, inviting you to descend one flight of stairs and to then turn right into the event space. If you require accessible entry into the building, please come to the K Street entrance into the Atrium.
Parking Garage – entrance on 10th St. NW – Individuals coming to this event may park beneath the 901 K Street office building that is connected to the historic church building. Free validated parking is available starting at 6:30pm, please note that tickets timestamped before 6:30pm cannot be validated and the vehicle entrance to the parking garage closes promptly at 7:00pm. The parking entrance is located off 10th Street NW just passed the edge of the Henley Park Hotel. Parking is available on the B3 and B4 levels of the garage. Please bring your parking ticket inside to be validated. Limited parking may also be found along Massachusetts Avenue and K Street if you prefer to park on the street.