This is a continuation of the fall book discussion group facilitated by Becky Watts, associate rector for formation.

Humans are social creatures: in this simple and obvious fact lies both the problem and the solution to the current crisis of loneliness. In his groundbreaking book, the 19th Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy makes a case for loneliness as a public health concern. But, at the center of our loneliness is our innate desire to connect. We have evolved to participate in community, to forge lasting bonds with others, to help one another, and to share life experiences. We are, simply, better together. Told with great compassion and hope, Dr. Murthy makes a powerful and convincing argument for why we can and must build a more connected world.

We will meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom, from Jan. 6 through Jan. 27, to discuss Dr. Vivek Murthy's book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World. We will read and discuss two chapters each week. Once you register via this form, I will send you the Zoom link along with the schedule of which chapters we will read and discuss each week. The book is available for purchase in print, as an e-book, and as an audio book. You can learn more about the book here (including links to where you can purchase it online): https://www.vivekmurthy.com/together-book

 We will read five books over the course of the spring. You are welcome to join us for all the books, or you can just commit to one book at a time, depending on what works best for you.

See the book plan below and click on each book title to find a registration link. Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link and a weekly schedule.

·      January 6-27, Vivek Murthy, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

·      February 3-17, Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

·      February 24-March 17, +Michael Curry, Love is the Way: Holding onto Hope in Troubling Times

·      March 31-April 14, Emmanuel Acho, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

·      April 21-May 5, Anne Lamott, Dusk Night Dawn: On Revival and Courage