Monday AA Meetings in Sterling
12-8725 Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Newcomer
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Grace United Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion
13.91 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
The Presbyterian Church of Palatine
Closed, Step Meeting
21.92 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed/Spanish
24.72 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
250 20th Ave N
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
25.59 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
250 20th Ave N
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
25.59 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
33.92 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Gay, LGBTQ, Lesbian, Newcomer
40.54 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Sterling
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First Congregational Church
Big Book, Closed
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Lombard Bible Church Door 3
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Geneva Lutheran Church
Closed, Wheelchair Access
1.2 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Anona Center West
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
1.34 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
103 N State St., Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed
31.15 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
37.44 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Winnetka Presbyterian Church
Newcomer, Open
40.54 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Sterling
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01-0621 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Secular
0.65 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Fort Armstrong Group - Denkmann/Hauberg House
Closed
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Old St Mary Church In-person and Online
Online Meeting, Open
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St Eugene School In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Step Meeting
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
1.34 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Luke"s Evangical Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
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Open, Spanish aa meeting
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Sterling
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14-4564 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
0.96 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Spanish
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
31.43 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Harper College In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
33.45 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Community United Church of Christ
AA Meeting
34.12 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
137 N. State, Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed, Spanish
45.12 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Sterling
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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
Nuevo Camino
Closed, Digital Basket, Wheelchair Access
1.76 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Discussion, Closed, Wheelchair Access aa meeting
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
First United Methodist Church, Marion
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Grace United Methodist Church
Big Book, Closed
13.91 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
24.39 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
33.92 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Sterling
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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
Williams Park-Bring a Chair
Closed, Discussion
23.51 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Countryside Unitarian Church
Closed, Men
23.51 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
23.51 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
St. Mary's School In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
23.6 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Grace Lutheran Church Springfield
Closed
23.6 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Thrive Church
Big Book, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
33.92 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
33.92 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Sterling
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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
Elgin Alano Club
Big Book, Closed
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
14-4028 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
10.35 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Open, Speaker
23.51 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Will County Fellowship Club
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Big Book, Closed, Speaker, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
24.91 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
Civic Center
Literature, Open, Speaker
32.43 miles from the center of Sterling, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
33.92 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?
An AA Meeting is a place 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 Sterling, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the yearn to get sober, and live a happy & healthy life without alcohol.
Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Sterling, IL
There are a many different AA meetings in Sterling, IL. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of AA - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous 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 commonly read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. 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.
AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly involves reading from one of the AA 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 AA 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 meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a dialogue.
Since each Sterling AA 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 AA meetings in Sterling that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Sterling, IL, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Sterling, IL
To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.