Kevin Hines: Belonging in the Age of Loneliness

The Forum on the Green explores one meaningful theme, inviting experts, storytellers, and neighbors to join us in honest conversation. Our inaugural series is titled “Belonging in the Age of Loneliness,” a topic that resonates across generations, backgrounds, and life experiences. We hope you’ll join us as we learn, listen, and grow together.

Belonging in the Age of Loneliness

Many of us experience loneliness or social isolation at some point in our lives. Moves, job changes, health challenges, divorce, loss, or distance from loved ones can quietly chip away at our sense of connection. For others, the constant pull of digital devices—social media, gaming, endless entertainment—creates the illusion of connection while keeping us at arm’s length from meaningful relationships. Over time, these experiences can subtly erode our wellbeing and widen the gap between the connection we desire and the connection we actually feel.

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown hopes to explore this growing reality by inviting speakers with lived experience, insight, and expertise to help us better understand the roots of this loneliness: its causes, its impact, and the ways we can begin to address it both individually and as a community. Throughout the season, we will host three conversations, each approaching the topic from a different angle.

On January 8, we welcome Kevin Hines, who survived a suicide attempt from the Golden Gate Bridge at age nineteen. Kevin will share his story: what led him to that moment, how he found healing and purpose, and how his journey can offer hope and guidance to others facing similar struggles.

Doors open at 6:45 PM EST

Parking at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown

• Street Parking (Metered): Find PCM parking around the Green (S. Park Place, N. Park Place, or W. Park Place), along South Street or Speedwell Ave
• Garage Parking (Paid): Find PCM parking in our neighboring parking garage Headquarters Plaza Garage at 52 Headquarters Plaza (entrance on Water Street).
• P arish House Parking (Free): Limited parking available at 65 South Street, Morristown.
• On-site Church Parking (Free): Limited parking found behind PCM is reserved for handicap/special needs parking.