An open meeting of A.A. is a group meeting that any member of the community, alcoholic or non- alcoholic, may attend.
Can I just turn up to an AA meeting?
Going to an AA meeting is simple. You can find where and when there is a meeting convenient for you and you just turn up. That's it. There's no signing in, no money to pay, no appointment to make.
What are the rules of AA?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is the chair at an AA meeting?
The Chairperson coordinates activities with other group officers and with those members who assume responsibility for literature, hospitality, coffee-making, programming individual meetings within the group and other vital functions.
Are there AA phone meetings?
We follow the primary puropse and 12 traditions of A.A. This is a topic meeting. Our hope is to give alcoholics a place to go on holidays when things might be tough, and also to have members be there for them in their time of need. We meet by telephone every day at 1pm EST.
Where can I find a zoom AA meeting?
- Find a Zoom meeting close to you and on the day/time you need on the AA website 'Find Meetings' page.
- Click on the green 'Join Zoom Meeting' button shown .
- You may be instructed to download the zoom application.
How many days a week should I go to AA?
How Often Should I Go to AA Meetings? There is no set number of meetings you should attend. There is no set number of meetings you should attend. Some people go every day, while other people only go when they feel like they need to.29 Nov 2021
How do I join an AA meeting on Zoom?
- Click or tap any link above in the schedule to join any one of the AM or PM ZOOM meetings.
- If you don't have the zoom app on your phone or your computer you'll be asked to download it.
- Tap the meeting link to join.
- Click or Tap "Join with Video" or "Join Without Video" depending.
What does C mean in AA?
C. - CLOSED MEETING: Only for persons who qualify for A.A. membership.
What does D mean in AA?
D. - DISCUSSION MEETING: These meetings are organized as general topic discussions on the issues pertaining to alcoholism and staying sober.
What are the readings for AA meetings?
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
What does closed Big Book meeting mean?
A closed meeting is limited to members of the local A.A. group, or visiting members from other groups. The purpose of the closed meeting is to give members an opportunity to discuss particular phases of their alcoholic problem that can be understood best only by other alcoholics.
What do they say at the beginning of AA meetings?
God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.13 Apr 2020
How do I start an AA?
- A few people. Besides yourself, you will need one or two other people who will take responsibility for the meetings: unlocking the door, making coffee…
- A place to meet. You will need a location for the meeting.
- A meeting agenda.
- Registration and publicity!
What do you say when chairing AA meetings?
The chairperson may suggest a topic or step to share on at the meeting. Each time someone shares they will begin by first saying " I am Bob, I am an alcoholic". The group will then respond by saying "Hi Bob". After someone finishes sharing the group will respond with "Thanks, Bob".