Monday AA Meetings in Benld
Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Women
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Christ Church by the Sea
Newcomer, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
Provides proof of attendance. Birthdays weekly.
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (UPSTAIRS)
Closed, English, Women
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Heritage Park Community Center
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Benld
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Open, Women, English
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Christian Science Reading Room
Closed, English, Women
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Our Lady Queen of Angels
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
United Congregational Church
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church back parking lot
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Benld
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Pacific Church of Irvine
meets in the large multipurpose room
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
As Bill Sees It, English, G, Men, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Presbyterian Church of the Master
Women
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Benld
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Closed, Women, English
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Women
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Turtle Rock Community Club House
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Benld
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Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Open, Young People
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Wellspring Alliance Church
Newcomer, Step Meeting
17.51 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Benld
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Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, English, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Presbyterian Church of the Master
Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Big Book, Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Online
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Discussion, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
20.9 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Iglesia Del Pacto Evangelico Renacer
Closed, Step Meeting
23.16 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Round Lake Alano Club
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
24.66 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St Rose Phillipine Catholic Church
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
33.97 miles from the center of Benld, IL
North County Office
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
36.62 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Benld
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Newport Aquatic Center
Meditation, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Closed, Men
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Mariners Church
Everyone is Welcome! Room 204 - 2nd floor
0 miles from the center of Benld, IL
Christian Hospital NE
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
35.9 miles from the center of Benld, IL
North County Office
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
36.62 miles from the center of Benld, IL
North County Office
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
36.62 miles from the center of Benld, IL
North County Office
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
36.62 miles from the center of Benld, 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: Sawyerville, Mount Clare, Eagerville, and Gillespie
Additional local resources: Benld NA Meetings | Benld Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Benld, Illinois will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the aspiration to get sober, and live a productive existence without alcohol.
Selecting An AA Meeting in Benld, Illinois
There are a a number of different AA meetings in Benld, Illinois. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting – At these 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 talk through the duration of the meeting and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically revolves around reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous 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 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 could 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 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 could be followed by a conversation.
Because each Benld 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 Benld that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Benld, Illinois, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Benld, Illinois
To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk in 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don’t forget to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.