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Welcome to XR

Hello and Welcome!

You may have been motivated to join Extinction Rebellion (XR) because you've decided that you must take action now. Or maybe you simply want to find out more about us before becoming involved. Still, taking that first step can be a challenge. Thank you for being here.

This 1.44 minute video made by a new member - Shelley - might help reassure some of you.

Within XR we acknowledge that our increasing awareness of what we're all facing can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety and sadness and that many struggle with these emotions. For some, making connections with others experiencing the same thing helps hugely; we are not alone anymore. Joining in, and trying to be part of the solution, is empowering and liberating. Action brings hope.

XR is a family with lots of support available when it’s needed (see 'Our Culture - care and respect)

There are also XR support groups such as Listening Circles and Empathy Cafes, as well as lots of courses and support from the Regenerative Cultures Team. You can find these in a number of places, such as the XRUK website Events page, Facebook and on a chat app that XR uses called Telegram - a bit like WhatsApp. All the links you need are in this book.

If you're new to XR, these are useful links to help get you started!

XRUK website

The Climate Quiz - online or a printable version - share it with your friends and family. It could be a way to open a conversation about the emergency

Live Welcome to XR zoom sessions

The talk takes place every Tuesday evening from 7-8.30pm and you're warmly invited to stay until 9pm as we allow 30 minutes for questions and discussions after the session.

Alernatively, you can watch a Video recording - Welcome to XR! [10th May 2023]

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