Monday AA Meetings in Oregon
The Presbyterian Church of Palatine
Closed, Step Meeting
5.39 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed/Spanish
11.52 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
03-8635 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
13.28 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
12-8725 Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
14.78 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Newcomer
14.78 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
40 Martyrs Fellowship Hall
AA Meeting
22.14 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
First United Methodist Church, Marion
Open
22.14 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
894 W. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
894 W. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
894 W. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Oregon
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Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
13.99 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Treasures out of Darkness Church
Discussion, Open
20.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Lutheran Church of the Master
Big Book, Closed, Newcomer
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Alano Club of Joliet
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Main Street Community Center
Closed, Discussion
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Online
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, Literature, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Women
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
Open, Speaker
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Faith Hope and Charity
Closed, Men, Speaker
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
CSO District 18
Big Book, Newcomer, Open
21.51 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
137 N. State, Belvidere, IL 61008
Open, Spanish
21.84 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
United Church of Christ
Closed, Men
21.84 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Oregon
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Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist
Closed, Men, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
0.35 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Lincoln Park Alano Club
Open
13.99 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
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Open, Spanish aa meeting
14.68 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
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Open, Spanish aa meeting
14.78 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
137 N. State, Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed, Spanish
21.84 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Berger Hall West
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
22.14 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Oregon
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Harper College In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
15.44 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Community United Church of Christ
AA Meeting
15.63 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
137 N. State, Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed, Spanish
21.84 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Guy Sell Senior Housing
Closed, English
22.14 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Unity Church and Spiritual Center
AA Meeting
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Oregon
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Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Discussion, Closed, Wheelchair Access aa meeting
14.78 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
First United Methodist Church, Marion
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
14.78 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
95-8733 Online
Closed, English, Online Meeting
21.84 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
22.8 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
894 W. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Evans Avenue Club In-person and Online
Online Meeting, Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
894 W. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Oregon
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St. Mary's School In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
0.07 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Grace Lutheran Church Springfield
Closed
0.07 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Williams Park-Bring a Chair
Closed, Discussion
0.35 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Countryside Unitarian Church
Closed, Men
0.35 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
0.35 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Birthday, Closed, Wheelchair Access
22.14 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Christ Community Church
Babysitting Available, Newcomer, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
23.75 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
Christ Community Church
Babysitting Available, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
23.75 miles from the center of Oregon, IL
894 W. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
Open
24.4 miles from the center of Oregon, 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: Mount Morris, Chana, Lost Nation, and Leaf River
Additional local resources: Oregon NA Meetings | Oregon 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 somebody wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Oregon, Illinois will help them build a support system to live a sober life. You will be welcomed 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 support that they received.
Selecting An AA Meeting in Oregon, Illinois
There are a a number of different AA meetings in Oregon, Illinois. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend 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 AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will commonly 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 take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting commonly revolves around reading from one of the AA 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 AA 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 might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a conversation.
Being that each Oregon AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Oregon that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Oregon, Illinois, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.
How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Oregon, Illinois
To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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. Don’t forget to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.