Monday AA Meetings in Scranton
Faith Alive Methodist Church
As Bill Sees It AA Meeting, Discussion, Open AA Meeting, Literature Meeting, Wheelchair Access
41.54 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Hamilton United Methodist Church
Closed Discussion AA Meeting
47.17 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Christ Episcopal Church
Step Study Meeting Closed AA Meeting
47.18 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Christ Episcopal Church
Step Study Meeting Closed AA Meeting
47.18 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
St. John's UCC Church
Closed Step Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
49.37 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
St. Mary's Community Center
Closed Step Study AA Meeting
50.27 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
St. Paul's UCC Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting, Step Meeting
50.29 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Friends Of Bill W. Club
Open Meeting Of Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner
50.51 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Friends Of Bill W. Club
Open Meeting Of Alcoholics Anonymous Discussion
50.51 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Friends Of Bill W. Club
Open Meeting Of Alcoholics Anonymous Discussion
50.51 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Friends Of Bill W. Club
Open Meeting Of Alcoholics Anonymous Step
50.51 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
United Methodist Church
Open Meeting Of Alcoholics Anonymous Step
50.7 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Grace Calvary Church
Open Speaker Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
52.39 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
The Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua
Open Discussion AA Meeting
52.54 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Newton Covenant Reformed Church
Open Meeting Of Alcoholics Anonymous Discussion
52.86 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Scranton
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Wednesday AA Meetings in Scranton
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Open Meeting of Alcoholic's Anonymous
0.29 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Thursday AA Meetings in Scranton
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Friday AA Meetings in Scranton
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Literature and Open Discussion Meeting
0.29 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
Saturday AA Meetings in Scranton
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Sunday AA Meetings in Scranton
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Open Meeting of Alcoholic's Anonymous
8.33 miles from the center of Scranton, PA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Taylor, Dunmore, Moosic, and Throop.
Additional local resources: Scranton NA Meetings | Scranton Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Scranton, PA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the wish to stop drinking, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.
Selecting An AA Meeting in Scranton, PA
There are a variety different AA meetings in Scranton, PA. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire 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 Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed AA Meeting 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 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically revolves around 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 usually focuses on one or two steps 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 AA Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.
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 might be followed by a discussion.
Being that each Scranton Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Scranton that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Scranton, PA, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Scranton, PA
To benefit the most from your first meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.
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