Monday AA Meetings in Franklin
Second Baptist Church
Grapevine
4.1 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Plainville United Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O), Women (W)
6.31 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
St. Francis Xavier
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
6.7 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
7.48 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Bethany Congregational Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
7.53 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Bethany Congregational Church
Open Discussion, Beginners AA Meeting
7.53 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Franklin
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Men (M), Speaker (S)
3.83 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Lutheran Church of Redeemer
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
6.36 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
All Souls Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
6.72 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.48 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Congregational Church
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.48 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Trinity Episcopal Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
7.54 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Men (M)
7.97 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Franklin
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Open (O)
3.83 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Trinity Episcopal Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
7.54 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Unitarian Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H), Young People (YP)
8.22 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Epiphany Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
8.4 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
First Baptist Church
Open Big Book and 12 Step Study
8.5 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Church House, Congregational Church
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
8.77 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
First Baptist Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
9.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Union Congregational
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
10.73 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in Franklin
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How It Works Club
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
3.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
St. Mary's Parish Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Young People (YP)
3.6 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Harbor Baptist Church
Open AA Meeting, 11th Step Meditation
8.46 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
First Baptist Church
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O), Speaker (S)
9.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Friday AA Meetings in Franklin
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How It Works Club
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Plainville United Methodist
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
6.31 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Union Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Young People (YP)
7.26 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
7.48 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.48 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Sacred Heart Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
7.56 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Saint Charles Church
Closed Speaker Meeting
7.97 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in Franklin
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How It Works Club
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
How It Works Club
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Senior Center
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
4.14 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
South Walpole United Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
7.13 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Sacred Heart Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
7.56 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
United Church of Christ
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.49 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Saint James Baptist Church
Closed Speaker Meeting
8.81 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Holy Family Church
Open Discussion, Beginners AA Meeting
8.95 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Sunday AA Meetings in Franklin
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How It Works Club
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
How It Works Club
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.16 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Senior Center
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.14 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
American Legion Hall, Post 208
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
6.26 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Plainville United Methodist
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
6.31 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Episcopal Church of Advent
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
8.52 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Blackburn Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.59 miles from the center of Franklin, MA
Murray Unitarian Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
10.39 miles from the center of Franklin, 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: North Bellingham, Bellingham, West Medway, and Caryville.
Additional local resources: Franklin NA Meetings | Franklin Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
AA is a program organized to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Franklin, MA as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.
AA is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their dependence on alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.
Selecting An AA Meeting in Franklin, MA
There are a variety different AA meetings in Franklin, MA. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.
Open Meeting of AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed AA Meeting 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 Big Book meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.
Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually 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 usually focuses on a specific step or 2 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 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 then followed by a discussion.
Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a dialogue.
Because each Franklin 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 Franklin that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Franklin, MA, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.
How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Franklin, MA
To get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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 inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.
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