Monday AA Meetings in Sterling
Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Women
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Christ Church by the Sea
Newcomer, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
Provides proof of attendance. Birthdays weekly.
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (UPSTAIRS)
Closed, English, Women
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Heritage Park Community Center
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Sterling
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Open, Women, English
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Christian Science Reading Room
Closed, English, Women
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Our Lady Queen of Angels
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
United Congregational Church
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church back parking lot
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Sterling
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Pacific Church of Irvine
meets in the large multipurpose room
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
As Bill Sees It, English, G, Men, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Presbyterian Church of the Master
Women
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Sterling
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Closed, Women, English
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Women
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Turtle Rock Community Club House
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Sterling
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Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Open, Young People
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
02-2965 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Mary's Episcopal Church In-person and Online
Newcomer, Online Meeting, Open, Step Meeting
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Sterling
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Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, English, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Presbyterian Church of the Master
Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Turtle Rock Community Club House
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Big Book, Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Open aa meeting
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club
Closed, Men
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Grace United Methodist Church
Big Book, Closed
13.91 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Sterling
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Newport Aquatic Center
Meditation, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Closed, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Mariners Church
Everyone is Welcome! Room 204 - 2nd floor
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Lincoln Perry Annex Apartments
Big Book, Closed, Women
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Open aa meeting
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
CSO District 18
Open, Speaker, Step Meeting
1.34 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
02-8766 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, 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: Rock Falls, Como, Nelson, and Coleta
Additional local resources: Sterling NA Meetings | Sterling Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place 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 Sterling, Illinois will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the wish to achieve sobriety, and live a productive life without alcohol.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Sterling, Illinois
There are a many different AA meetings in Sterling, Illinois. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful 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 wants to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 get sober. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
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 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 a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve internal contemplation 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 discussion.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a discussion.
Because each Sterling 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 Sterling that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Sterling, Illinois, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.
How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Sterling, Illinois
The most successful members of AA have found success through getting involved in the program. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we advise following the suggestions of the AA members that have successfully stayed sober for sometime.
It is important that you reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the newcomers of AA in Sterling maintain their sobriety, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Stand up, say who you are, admit that you need help.