Monday AA Meetings in Essex
Emanuel Episcopal
Big Book (BB), Men (M), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
5.19 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Christ Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.33 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. Paul's
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.47 miles from the center of Essex, MA
First Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
6.58 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. Peter's Episcopal
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Men (M)
7.79 miles from the center of Essex, MA
White Whale
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.87 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. Mary's
Discussion (D), Open (O)
8.08 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Baptist Church First of Rockport
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
8.2 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Old North Church
Closed (C), Women (W)
9.49 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Essex
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St. John Baptist
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
0.3 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Baptist Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
4.93 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Trinity Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Young People (YP)
5.75 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. John's Episcopal Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Wheelchair Access (H), Women (W)
6.57 miles from the center of Essex, MA
White Whale
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.87 miles from the center of Essex, MA
First Congregational
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
8.09 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Baptist Church First of Rockport
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.2 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Emerson Center
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.93 miles from the center of Essex, MA
All Saints Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
9.63 miles from the center of Essex, MA
All Saints Episcopal Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
9.63 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Essex
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First Church in Ipswich
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.57 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Addison Gilbert Hospital
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.79 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. John's
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
5.66 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Our Lady of Good Voyage
Discussion (D), Open (O)
6.07 miles from the center of Essex, MA
White Whale
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
7.87 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. Michael's
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
9.43 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in Essex
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St. John Baptist
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
0.3 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Emmanuel Church, Community Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
1.76 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Addison Gilbert Hospital
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
4.79 miles from the center of Essex, MA
First United Methodist
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.8 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Gloucester Health
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
4.91 miles from the center of Essex, MA
United Methodist Church
Discussion (D), Men (M), Open (O)
8.17 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Baptist Church First of Rockport
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
8.2 miles from the center of Essex, MA
All Saints Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
9.63 miles from the center of Essex, MA
All Saints Episcopal Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
9.63 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Friday AA Meetings in Essex
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North Shore Health Project
Closed (C), Women (W)
4.31 miles from the center of Essex, MA
First Church in Ipswich
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
4.57 miles from the center of Essex, MA
St. Paul Lutheran
Discussion (D), Open (O)
6.78 miles from the center of Essex, MA
2nd Congregational Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
7.3 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Nazarene Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.41 miles from the center of Essex, MA
White Whale
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
7.87 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Baptist Church First of Rockport
Discussion (D), Open (O)
8.2 miles from the center of Essex, MA
10 Tioga Way
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
9.49 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in Essex
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First Church in Ipswich
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.57 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Congregational Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.95 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Lady /Victory
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.64 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Trinity Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
5.75 miles from the center of Essex, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
7.78 miles from the center of Essex, MA
First Congregational
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
8.09 miles from the center of Essex, MA
Emanuel Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.62 miles from the center of Essex, MA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Manchester-by-the-sea, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Beverly
Additional local resources: Essex NA Meetings | Essex Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
AA is a program created to help those who struggle from alcohol dependence obtain sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Essex, Massachusetts as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.
AA is among the most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol addiction in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.
Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Essex, Massachusetts
There are a variety different AA meetings in Essex, Massachusetts. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – 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 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 commonly 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 typically 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. 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 thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a discussion.
Since each Essex 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 Essex that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Essex, Massachusetts, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Essex, Massachusetts
To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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 contact information 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.
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