Keep It Simple 6th Street Group

Meeting Format

• 12x12
• ABSI
• Big Book
• Newcomer
• Discussion
• Daily Reflections
• Birthday
• LGBTQ
• Literature
• Meditation
• Step Study
• Young People

12x12

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

Big Book

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

Newcomer

Designed for people in their first days or weeks. The format usually covers the basics of the program and how meetings work.

Discussion

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

Daily Reflections

The group reads from approved fellowship literature and discusses it.

LGBTQ

Hosted by and for LGBTQ+ members. Most are open to allies; the group listing will say if attendance is restricted.

Literature

The group reads from approved fellowship literature and discusses it.

Meditation

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

Step Study

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

Young People

Young people's meetings are aimed at members in their teens, twenties, and thirties, though anyone may attend.