Monday AA Meetings in Nelson
12-8725 Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
6.03 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Newcomer
6.03 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
03-8635 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
7.32 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Grace United Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion
18.64 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
The Presbyterian Church of Palatine
Closed, Step Meeting
19.55 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed/Spanish
20.17 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
250 20th Ave N
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
30.28 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
250 20th Ave N
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
30.28 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
37.23 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Alano of Des Plaines
Closed, English, Newcomer
41.64 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Gay, LGBTQ, Lesbian, Newcomer
41.96 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Nelson
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Anona Center West
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
3.39 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
First Congregational Church
Big Book, Closed
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Lombard Bible Church Door 3
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Geneva Lutheran Church
Closed, Wheelchair Access
5.78 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
103 N State St., Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed
29.32 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
33.78 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Treasures out of Darkness Church
Discussion, Open
40.87 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Lutheran Church of the Master
Big Book, Closed, Newcomer
41.86 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Nelson
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Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
3.39 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
01-0621 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Secular
4.65 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
St. Luke"s Evangical Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Fort Armstrong Group - Denkmann/Hauberg House
Closed
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Old St Mary Church In-person and Online
Online Meeting, Open
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
St Eugene School In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Step Meeting
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
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Open, Spanish aa meeting
6.03 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Nelson
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St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Spanish
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
14-4564 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Harper College In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
28.97 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Community United Church of Christ
AA Meeting
29.67 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
35.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
137 N. State, Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed, Spanish
42.15 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Nelson
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Nuevo Camino
Closed, Digital Basket, Wheelchair Access
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
02-2965 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
St. Mary's Episcopal Church In-person and Online
Newcomer, Online Meeting, Open, Step Meeting
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Discussion, Closed, Wheelchair Access aa meeting
6.03 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
First United Methodist Church, Marion
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
6.03 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Grace United Methodist Church
Big Book, Closed
18.64 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
25.49 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
37.23 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Nelson
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Crystal Lake Alano Club
Closed, Men
4.7 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Open aa meeting
5.26 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Grace United Methodist Church
Big Book, Closed
18.64 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Williams Park-Bring a Chair
Closed, Discussion
20.17 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Countryside Unitarian Church
Closed, Men
20.17 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
20.17 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
St. Mary's School In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
20.31 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Grace Lutheran Church Springfield
Closed
20.31 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
Thrive Church
Big Book, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
37.23 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
37.23 miles from the center of Nelson, IL
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Sterling, Rock Falls, Harmon, and Dixon
Additional local resources: Nelson NA Meetings | Nelson Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An AA Meeting is a place to spread a message of strength, hope and courage to other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an alcoholic wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Nelson, Illinois will help them build a support system to live a sober life. You will be invited in by your peers that have all lived and survived from alcoholism. Their ability to maintain this state is reliant on helping others and giving back to others the gift that they received.
Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Nelson, Illinois
There are a a number of different AA meetings in Nelson, Illinois. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.
Speaker Meeting – At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.
Step Study – An Alcoholics Anonymous step study traditionally 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 AA Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a discussion.
Since each Nelson Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Nelson that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Nelson, Illinois, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Nelson, Illinois
To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 announcements that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.