Practicing The Principles

Meeting Format

• Big Book
• Closed
• Discussion
• Newcomer
• Step Study

Big Book

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

Closed

Closed meetings are limited to people who have a desire to stop drinking or using. If you are not sure whether you qualify, an open meeting is the usual first stop.

Discussion

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

Newcomer

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

Step Study

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

Notes from the Group

We primarily read and discuss the Big Book each week with the exception of the last Monday of the month when we read and discuss the Step for that particular month. We are in the large room in the back of the church's complex where the gas fireplace is. Walk down the driveway on the east side of the complex. There are two doors to enter through on your left after passing the iron gates.