Monday AA Meetings in Elgin
First Presbyterian Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
10.26 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. Mark United Methodist Church
Big Book, Discussion, Open
19 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
First United Presbyterian Church
Open, Speaker
19.2 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Alliance Community Center
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
21.99 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Northside Church of the Nazarene
Discussion, Open
33.79 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
First Christian Church
Closed, Discussion
34.55 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Tuesday AA Meetings in Elgin
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First Presbyterian Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
9.57 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Grace Fellowship Church
Discussion, Open
17.8 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Briarwood Nursing Home
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
20.12 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Trinity United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Discussion, Online Meeting, Open
29.86 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Milan Center Feed and Grain
Discussion, Open
36.05 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Milan Center Feed & Grain
Discussion, Open
36.05 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
New Haven United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
36.63 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
37.35 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Wednesday AA Meetings in Elgin
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First Church of the Nazarene
Discussion, Open
19.27 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Alliance Community Center
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
21.99 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Paulding County Hospital
Discussion, Open
27.84 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
First Christian Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
34.55 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. John Lutheran Church In-person and Online
Discussion, Online Meeting, Open
35.94 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Zion's Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
37.93 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Online
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
40.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Salem United Church of Christ
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
40.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Thursday AA Meetings in Elgin
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First Presbyterian Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
10.26 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Rainbows and Allies Online
LGBTQ, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
18.53 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Woodburn Missionary Church
Discussion, Open
33.39 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
37.35 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. Henry's Catholic Church Parrish
Closed
38.19 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St Henrys Catholic Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
38.19 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
UNITARIAN CHURCH
Closed, Daily Reflections, Women
40.61 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
40.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Friday AA Meetings in Elgin
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Westwood Behavioral Center
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open, Wheelchair Access
9.9 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. Charles Catholic Church
Closed, Discussion
17.26 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Grace Fellowship Church
Big Book, Discussion, Open
17.8 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Grace Fellowship Church
Big Book, Discussion, Open
17.8 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Lima First Missionary Church
Discussion, Open
18.53 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Holy Trinity Church
Open, Wheelchair Access
19.82 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Alliance Community Center
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
21.99 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St Peters Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
35.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
35.94 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
815 Lincoln Hwy E New Haven, IN 46774
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
36.63 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
37.35 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Taylor Chapel Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
38.73 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Messiah Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
39.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Messiah Lutheran Church ELCA
Discussion, Open
39.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Saturday AA Meetings in Elgin
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New Life Fellowship Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
10.68 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Grand Lake United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
14.12 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
First Church of the Nazarene
Discussion, Open
19.27 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
First Christian Church
Closed, Discussion
35.81 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Indian Lake Community Church
Discussion, Open
35.99 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
37.35 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. John United Church of Christ
11th Step Meditation
38.95 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Messiah Lutheran Church ELCA
Big Book, Closed
39.74 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Sunday AA Meetings in Elgin
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Westwood Behavioral Center
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
9.9 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Call Ministries Food Pantry Entrance
Big Book, Open
14.22 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
United Way/Pangle Building
Discussion, Open
18.69 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
First Church of the Nazarene
Discussion, Open
19.27 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
48 Hanover St.,Minster,OH 45865
Discussion, Open
24.58 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Zion's Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
37.93 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Zion's Lutheran Church
Open, Speaker
37.93 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
St. Henry's Catholic Church Parrish
Closed, Grapevine, Wheelchair Access
38.19 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
38.73 miles from the center of Elgin, OH
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Venedocia, Mendon, Spencerville, and Ohio City.
Additional local resources: Elgin NA Meetings | Elgin Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Elgin, OH will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to stop drinking, and live a productive existence without alcohol.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Elgin, OH
There are a variety different AA meetings in Elgin, OH. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial 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 alcohol addiction to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will usually 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 journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.
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 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 AA Meeting 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 might be followed by a conversation.
Since each Elgin AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Elgin that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Elgin, OH, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Elgin, OH
To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you through their doors that day.