Tuesday Night “Closed” Having Recovered; What Now?

Location: Betty Brunker Hall, 152 Lever St, London EC1V 8BG.

Time: 18:00 – 19:15. Doors open at 17:40.

Meeting format: Step 10–12 Discussion Meeting
This is a closed Big Book study meeting on Steps Ten, Eleven and Twelve. We read the book a paragraph at a time, from the start of Step Ten on page 84 to the end of “Working With Others”, and discuss each paragraph before moving on. The aim is a practical understanding of the daily program of action the book describes, and how we use it in our day-to-day lives. Alongside the Big Book, we draw on other books and current research where they help; they’re study tools, not a substitute for the program.This is a study meeting rather than a general sharing meeting, and it may feel different from other AA formats. Questions and cross-talk are welcome. If you haven’t yet worked the Steps to this point, you’re welcome to listen and to ask questions. The meeting flows as a conversational open discussion as we move through our chosen book, helping us explore how the ideas align with Steps 10-12 and how they can be applied in our daily life.

Fellowship: Commonly known as the meeting after the meeting. The members of our group will say that this common A.A. practice was really helpful in their early days. We always go for a meal at an affordable local restaurant, all are welcome.

Friday Night “Open” Newcomer-Focused Speaker Meeting.

Location: Betty Brunker Hall, 152 Lever St, London EC1V 8BG. The meeting has greeters outside at 17:45 pm.

Time: 18:15 – 19:30. Doors open at 17:45.

Meeting format: In the first half, we begin by calling up alcoholics to share about their alcoholism for a few minutes each (The chairperson will ask people beforehand if they’re comfortable with this; no one will be put on the spot). At 6:40 pm we pause for Tradition 7 and a 10-minute break. After that, the night’s guest speaker shares for 30 – 35 minutes. The Secretary’s announcements follow this.

Coffee, Tea and home made cakes are served before the meeting and during the break.

Fellowship: Commonly known as the meeting after the meeting. The members of our group will say that this common A.A. practice was really helpful in their early days. We always go for a meal at an affordable local restaurant, all are welcome

Note: An “Open” Meeting like our Friday one are for anyone who wants to find out more about Alcoholics Anonymous. Our focus at that meeting is on carrying the message of A.A. to the alcoholic newcomer. However it is also a place for non-alcoholics to find out more about Alcoholics Anonymous and what we can offer to those suffering from Alcoholism.

A “Closed” Meeting is only for alcoholics or those with a desire to stop drinking. The reason being is instead of talking in a general way the format of the meeting is focussed more on the A.A program of recovery.