AA Meetings Sumner, MO

Monday AA Meetings in Sumner

Tuesday AA Meetings in Sumner

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Sumner

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Thursday AA Meetings in Sumner

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Friday AA Meetings in Sumner

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Saturday AA Meetings in Sumner

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Sunday AA Meetings in Sumner

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Hale, Mendon, Rothville, and Meadville.

Additional local resources: Sumner NA Meetings | Sumner Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Sumner, MO will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the wish to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy life without alcohol.

Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Sumner, MO

There are a variety different AA meetings in Sumner, MO. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join 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 take up all of the time 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 a specific step or 2 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 meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a 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 might be followed by a conversation.

Because each Sumner 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 Sumner that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Sumner, MO, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Sumner, MO

To benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous 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 announcements that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.