Meeting Scripts

Intro:

This is the Open Sunday 9:00 Online Beginner’’s Living Sober Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Select the next chapter in Living Sober (Chapter 20 on August 10th) from https://sites.google.com/site/aspiritualrecovery/literature-pages/living-sober-chapters

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Closed Monday 6:00 Big Book Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Read and share on the Big Book or another topic: Ask if anyone has a topic they need to share about. If none, take turns reading a few paragraphs and sharing about the next section of the Big Book (if in-person, check calendar for where we left off).

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution. Pass the basket (when in-person) and point out the electronic contribution options, If online, screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship with the Unity Group.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair decides, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Open Tuesday 7:30 Online Open Discussion Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Ask if anyone has a topic they need to share about. If none, share briefly on a topic of your choosing.

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Open Wednesday 6:00 Beginner’s Step and Tradition Study Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially new comers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Ask any newcomers for a step or topic they'd like to discuss, otherwise select the next step or tradition after last week’s and select a reading from the 12x12 or other literature based on that, or stick to 1, 2 and/or 3 if there is someone in their first few weeks.

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Open Wednesday 7:30 Online Open Discussion Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Ask if anyone has a topic they need to share about. If none, share briefly on a topic of your choosing.

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Open Thursday 7:30 Online Open Discussion Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Ask if anyone has a topic they need to share about. If none, share briefly on a topic of your choosing.

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Open Friday 6:00 Open Discussion Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Ask if anyone has a topic they need to share about. If none, share briefly on a topic of your choosing.

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)

Intro:

This is the Closed Saturday 9:00 Online Men's Discussion Meeting of the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are here - especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose, and our Third Tradition which states, “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate please confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol or living sober. Please remember, “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this, and treat in confidence whom you see, and what you hear.”

Preamble:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Greet newcomers, and visitors (if any) by asking them to introduce themselves by their first name.

Ask someone to read “How It Works” from their own book or from https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/p-10_howitworks.pdf

Ask someone to read “Twelve Traditions” from their own book or from

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/smf-122_en.pdf

Ask if anyone has a topic they need to share about. If none, share briefly on a topic of your choosing.

Halfway through: In recognition of the 7th Tradition, which states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions,” please consider an electronic contribution via Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, or Cash App. Screen share the following picture:

Click here to load photo of payment info

Signup Pages for new users (alternative: download the app from your phone’s App Store):

Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Cash App

Ask for and congratulate any AA yearly or monthly anniversaries
Ask for AA-related announcements at the end and mention the website for more info, at https://tiny.cc/unityaustin, where you can learn more about online fellowship.

Close with the Serenity Prayer (or, if the chair chooses, the Lord's Prayer)