AA Meetings Grand Rapids, MN

Monday AA Meetings in Grand Rapids

Tuesday AA Meetings in Grand Rapids

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Grand Rapids

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Thursday AA Meetings in Grand Rapids

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Friday AA Meetings in Grand Rapids

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Saturday AA Meetings in Grand Rapids

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: La Prairie, Coleraine, Cohasset, and Bovey

Additional local resources: Grand Rapids NA Meetings | Grand Rapids Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Grand Rapids, Minnesota will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the yearn to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy life without alcohol.

Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

There are a variety different AA meetings in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a discussion.

Since each Grand Rapids AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Grand Rapids that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

To benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to this meeting.