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Radical acceptance, as defined by Buddhist teacher Tara Brach, is the spiritual practice of accepting reality exactly as it is, without trying to control or judge or pull away. When we’re feeling stuck and unable to make a change, radical acceptance can help us move forward. Join Jill Braithwaite this Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m. for a reflection on what can happen when we step into radical acceptance and let go.

Jill Braithwaite has been a member of First Universalist Church since 2004. She has taught religious education and First Step classes and has served on the Board of Trustees, Welcome Team, and Strategic Planning Team. Jill has an M.A. in theology and the arts from United Theological Seminary and is currently studying there in the Master of Divinity program with a concentration in UU Studies.

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Care Companions Space ~ 11 a.m.
We know that worship can take us into deep and surprising places. If you find yourself needing to talk with someone about what is stirring for you after worship, please speak with one of our care companions in a confidential zoom room after the service. This is how we care for one another.

Sunday Small Groups & Fellowship Hours ~ 11:05 a.m.
Say hello, check in, and share stories from your week in this casual social space. Fellowship hours will funnel through this link. Breakout room options are:
– Summer Small Groups (pre-registration required)
– BIPOC Coffee Hour
– All-Identities Fellowship Hour

First Sunday Meditation Group- 11:15 a.m. (rescheduled from July 4th)
Join this monthly congregant-led group for silent meditation on Zoom. After 20 minutes of sitting together in silence we share how our practices are helping us. The Zoom space opens at 11:15 a.m. to provide time to connect informally . Meditation starts at 11:30 a.m.

UUs in 12-Step Recovery – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Do you identify as someone in 12-Step recovery? Would you like to build community at church and add a layer of support for yourself and others? Join this drop-in group for UUs in 12-step based recovery from all kinds of addiction and family dysfunction. We’ll join in a time of silent meditation, explore a topic, and share our experience, strength and hope with each other. Participation in the meeting is confidential, and no sign up is required. Meeting ID: 922 6965 4151; Passcode: 839388