Schedule

Sunday | Beyond Belief | Sybil N, Chair

An A.A. meeting based on the book "Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life" is a specific type of meeting that focuses on practical, day-to-day methods using secular language. Unlike meetings that delve deeply into the Twelve Steps or the spiritual aspects of recovery, a "Beyond Belief" meeting focuses on providing actionable suggestions and coping mechanisms. It’s a pragmatic approach to recovery, grounded in the collective experience of A.A. members.

Monday | Came to Believe | Stephen H, Chair

In the book Came to Believe, the focus shifts from the mechanics of staying sober to the diverse spiritual experiences of Alcoholics Anonymous members. A meeting based on this literature emphasizes that there is no "right" way to experience a spiritual awakening. The goal of a meeting based on this text is to provide hope to the "doubting Thomas." It serves as a reminder that the spiritual path is broad, roomy, and entirely individual. Members leave with the understanding that they don't have to believe in anyone else's version of a Higher Power; they only need to believe that something can help them where they could not help themselves.

Tuesday | 12 & 12 | Kasey R, Chair

A 12 and 12 meeting is where members read and discuss the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions book—often referred to simply as the “12 & 12.” This book offers detailed interpretations of AA’s Twelve Steps (personal recovery) and Twelve Traditions (group unity and service), providing context, insight, and practical guidance.

Wednesday | Big Book Study | Cameron L, Chair

A Big Book Study is a structured group meeting where participants read and discuss the Big Book, the foundational text of AA, formally titled Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism.

The purpose of a Big Book Study is:

To gain a deeper understanding of AA’s principles.
To connect with the original message of recovery as laid out by AA’s founders.
To foster spiritual growth and clarity through shared experience.
To help members apply the Twelve Steps in their daily lives.

Thursday | Daily Reflections | Joe K, Chair

A Daily Reflections meeting is where members read and discuss the day’s entry from the book Daily Reflections: A Book of Reflections by A.A. Members for A.A. Members. This book contains 365 short, meditative readings—one for each day of the year—written by AA members to offer daily guidance, spiritual insight, and connection to the Twelve Steps.

Friday | Grapevine Magazine | Jake C, Chair

A Grapevine magazine meeting is where the content of the AA Grapevine magazine is the central topic for discussion. These meetings revolve around reading and sharing about personal stories, essays, or reflections written by AA members and published in the AA Grapevine, often referred to as the “meeting in print.”

The purpose of a Grapevine meeting is:

To share experience, strength, and hope through stories written by other AA members.
To offer fresh, relatable topics from diverse voices across the AA fellowship.
To bring in variety and inspiration beyond the Big Book or 12 & 12.

Saturday | Speaker/Discussion | Jenine K, Chair

A speaker meeting is where one or more members share their personal stories of recovery from alcoholism. The focus is on the speaker’s experience, strength, and hope, describing what it was like before AA, what happened that led them to seek help, and what life is like now in sobriety.

The purpose of a Speaker Meeting is:

To carry the AA message by showing that recovery is possible.
To help newcomers relate to someone else’s story and feel less alone.
To provide hope and inspiration through real-life examples of change.

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