11th Step Meeting

Meeting Format

• Big Book
• Literature
• Meditation
• Open
• Step Study
• Discussion

Big Book

The group reads from and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book").

Literature

The group reads from approved fellowship literature and discusses it.

Meditation

Includes a period of silent or guided meditation, usually followed by sharing.

Open

Open meetings welcome anyone — family, friends, students, and people who are simply curious — not only those with a drinking or drug problem.

Step Study

The meeting works through the Twelve Steps, often using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions or a step working guide.

Discussion

A chair introduces a topic and members take turns sharing. This is the most common meeting format.

Notes from the Group

11th Step Meeting – At this open meeting, attendees seek through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand Him. The meeting opens with a reading of the 11th step section from the Big Book and a prayer of an attendee’s choosing, followed by 15 minutes of silent reflection and meditation. At the conclusion of this period, the meeting is opened to discussion of topics that relate to recovery from alcoholism. All are welcome, and we are actively seeking new attendees and home group members.