Unity and Belonging

Meeting Format

• 12x12
• Big Book
• Discussion
• Grapevine
• LGBTQ
• Literature
• Living Sober
• Speaker
• Step Study
• Tradition Study

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").

Discussion

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

Grapevine

Discusses an article from AA's Grapevine magazine.

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.

Living Sober

The group reads from approved fellowship literature and discusses it.

Speaker

One or more members share their story at length. Speaker meetings are a good fit if you would rather listen than talk.

Step Study

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

Tradition Study

Studies the Twelve Traditions.

Notes from the Group

Unity & Belonging is an open online AA meeting focused on the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. All alcoholics are welcome! Meetings are held daily at 5pm Eastern. The primary purpose of the group Unity & Belonging is to follow the guideline of Tradition 5. We do this by providing a supportive space for individuals seeking recovery from alcoholism, adhering to the AA Principles, and ensuring the AA traditions guide the decisions of the group. Meeting Schedule: - Sun: Big Book Discussion - Mon: Living Sober Discussion - Tue: AA Grapevine Discussion - Wed: Meditation/Daily Reflection - Thur: Chair’s Choice - Fri: Speaker Traditions Discussion - Sat: Speaker Step Discussion