Monday AA Meetings in Sterling
St. John's Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, English, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Capital District Recovery Center
In-person and Online
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Teresa of Avila Church
Closed, Meditation
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
The Lilian (Trinity Lutheran Church)
Big Book, Closed
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
New Covenant Presbyterian
Closed; Step Study; Tradition Study
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
metal stairs Bowne Park
Daily Reflections, Open, Outdoor
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newtonville Methodist Church
Big Book; Closed
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Presbyterian Church
Literature; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Charle St. Recovery House
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
summertime inclement weather): meeting takes place at
Gessner Hall capacity limited to 75 people.
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Sterling
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(Basement) New York Irish Center
Tues Step Parking Lot, FREE,
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Teresa of Avila Church
Big Book, Closed
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Child-Friendly; Discussion; Newcomer; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
The Redeemer Center
Zoom ID : 504 587 995 5
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Costa Mesa Alano Club
English, Open, Secular
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. John's Church
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
Closed, Discussion, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Presbyterian Church
Big Book; Open; Step Study
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
South of Union Turnpike Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Closed
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Sterling
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St. Teresa of Avila Church
Indexed individual meeting page
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
Step on 2nd Weds. Parking on the street come early.
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Presbyterian Church
Literature; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. John's Church
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Newtonville Methodist Church
Closed; Step Study; Tradition Study
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Water Treatment Plant
Open; Speaker
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Church in Albany
Big Book; Closed; Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Capital District Recovery Center
Big Book; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Sterling
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St. Teresa of Avila Church
Beginners, Closed
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Blessed Sacrament Church
Newcomer; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
March: meeting takes place at Douglaston Plaza (
Grapevine, Literature, Open, Outdoor
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
The Redeemer Center
Zoom ID : 504 587 995
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
New Apostolic Church
Accessible Bathroom Closed
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
Closed, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
school yard. St. Francis de Sales School Hall
"Traditions" on the Last Thursday
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Capital District Recovery Center
Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Enter - Rear 91st. Avenue The Sure Lutheran Church
Anniversaries celebrated on the last Thursday as open meeting
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Presbyterian Church
Big Book; Open; Step Study
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Sterling
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summertime inclement weather): meeting takes place at
Last Friday of month is Open meeting 12
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Bethany Reformed Church
Discussion; Open; Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
UNIT "F"
Discussion, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
The Redeemer Center
Zoom ID : 504 587 995, "Traditions" on the Last Friday
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Patrick RC Church
Indexed individual meeting page
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Bowne Park
Open, Outdoor, Step Study
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Presbyterian Church
Discussion; Meditation; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. John's Episcopal Church of Cohoes
Discussion; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Enter - Rear 91st. Avenue Corpus Christi School
Last Friday - Anniversaries
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Sterling
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First Reformed Church
Step Meeting on the First Saturday
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Downstairs First Reformed Church
Only meets first Saturday of the month
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
at Woodhaven Boulevard Enter - Rear 91st. Avenue
Open discussion last Saturday of each month
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Calvary Methodist Church
Discussion; Open; Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Capital District Recovery Center
Discussion; Open; Speaker; Young People
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Candlelight; Child-Friendly; Discussion; Open
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
is slightly easier on 12th ave. Bowne Park
Open, Outdoor, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First Presbyterian Church
Grapevine
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
meeting takes place at
Gessner Hall capacity limited to 75 people.
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Dutch Reformed Church
workshop Gessner Hall capacity limited to 75 people
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
at Woodhaven Boulevard Enter - Rear 91st. Avenue
Beginners
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Step Study, Tradition Study
0 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Pine Grove Methodist Church
Open; Step Study; Tradition Study
0 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.
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