Waterfront Neighborhood Center In-Person/Zoom, Service Meeting Script

Fridays at 7:00 pm

Sundays at 4:00 pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 817 7769 3655; PW: waterfront

MEETING START
Hello everyone and welcome to this service meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. My name is ________ and I am an alcoholic.

It is customary at this meeting, to begin with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. May we have that moment now, please?

God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change; the courage to change the things we can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

PREAMBLE
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. At this meeting, contributions are given. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, and neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

NEWCOMERS
Is there anyone new to AA or attending this meeting for the first time who would like to introduce themselves by first name?

READINGS
Have a volunteer read each of the following:
1. The 12 Steps (short form) – A.A.'s principles for personal recovery
2. The 12 Traditions (short form) – which ensures the unity of the Fellowship
3. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

SPEAKER PORTION / READING OF YOUR CHOICE
Today our SPEAKER is ________ from the ________ Group. Or we will read ____.

OPEN SHARING / QUESTIONS
The floor is now open. If anyone has a desire to share you may do so now. You may also ask questions or even just introduce yourself and say hello.

7th TRADITION
If you would like to take part in the 7th tradition to cover the cost of renting the room, I have this envelope.

MEETING CLOSE
Read the promises from the Big Book on page 83-84.

That is all of the time we have today. If you would like to learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous and find other meetings in the Toronto area, you can visit https://www.aatoronto.org.

This meeting at the Waterfront Neighborhood Center is in person and online on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 pm.Could we please close with a moment of silence for the suffering alcoholic, followed by the ‘we’ version of the Serenity Prayer?
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change; the courage to change the things we can; and the wisdom to know the difference.