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7th Tradition Workshop and Understanding Shared Responsibility

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Explore how self-support protects AA's independence and helps carry the message to those who still suffer. The Seventh Tradition is about more than passing the basket. It asks every AA group to accept responsibility for supporting its own needs while remaining independent of outside influence. This interactive workshop helps members understand the spiritual purpose behind self-support and encourages thoughtful discussion about money, faith, unity, and service. It shows how individual … [Read more...]

Chair Meetings Through Humility and Service

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Learn how thoughtful preparation and trusted leadership can create stronger, more welcoming AA meetings. Chairing an AA meeting is not about authority or having all the answers. It is an opportunity to serve the group, protect the meeting's purpose, and help every member feel welcome. The Chairing Meetings Workshop gives members practical guidance for preparing, opening, guiding, and closing an effective meeting. It emphasizes leadership without ego, listening with an open mind, and keeping … [Read more...]

Strengthen Sponsorship and Carry the Message Together

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A practical, interactive workshop for building healthier sponsor-sponsee relationships. Sponsorship is a cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous. One alcoholic sharing experience, strength, and hope with another. This ready-to-use workshop helps members better understand that relationship and encourages honest discussion about what effective sponsorship looks like. What the Workshop Covers The purpose of sponsorship in AA How to find and approach a sponsor Expectations for sponsors and … [Read more...]

District 2 Sponsorship Workshop Aug 8

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Bring your sponsor and your sponsees to our District 2 Sponsorship Workshop. Download a color flyer here to distribute at your meetings, or a black-and-white one here to print copies. Aug 8, 2026 from 2-4 PM at St. Joseph's Hall in Cullman Bring finger foods or snacks to share at the break. We'll provide drinks. … [Read more...]

2025 Mountain Top Round-up Speakers

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The 2025 Mountain Top Round-Up featured five speakers. It was held at Guntersville State Park again this year, and it featured a beautiful view and great fellowship for three days. In addition to five speakers, there were two meetings each day, a few workshops, and a hospitality room with refreshments available from morning to night, where attendees could eat and chat. Speakers included: Al-Anon Melanie D. from Atlanta, GA. Kendra S. from Birmingham, AL. AA Jeff W. from Pell … [Read more...]

New AA Comes of Age Book Study

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Have You Ever Wondered Why AA Happened When It Did? If you want to learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous's origins, there's a new history book study that meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Goose Hung High closed meeting on Hwy 157 in Cullman, next to the new Starbucks in the Nazarene Church. Click Here to download a printable flyer and distribute it to your group. Sunday at 3 p.m. does not conflict with other district meetings. Hope to see you there. … [Read more...]

What are the principles behind the 12 Steps

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Digging Deeper: The Principles Behind AA's 12 Steps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with recovery. For decades, its 12-step program has provided a lifeline to millions, serving as a spiritual and practical guide to reclaiming their lives from the grip of addiction. Yet beneath the familiar words of the 12 steps lies a less publicized but equally transformative foundation: the spiritual principles that correspond to each step. Quietly embedded in AA’s literature and culture, these … [Read more...]

The Power of Preparation: Understanding the Path to the 9th Step Promises in Recovery

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The journey of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is often described as a transformative process marked by profound personal change and spiritual awakening. Central to this journey is the 9th Step, which involves making direct amends to those who have been harmed by one’s alcoholism. In this step, the promises—hopeful visions of life renewed—are said to come true. However, these promises are not immediate; they result from careful preparation and sustained effort. Understanding why this … [Read more...]

Index of 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Concepts

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Serving the 3 Legacies The 1728 Sponsorship concept in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is deeply connected to AA's Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service. These legacies form the foundation of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of World Service, integrated in the 1728 Sponsorship approach. Recovery 12 Steps: Guides personal recovery and spiritual growth. Unity 12 Traditions: Ensures the unity and cohesion of AA groups, fostering a supportive community. Service 12 … [Read more...]