Came To Believe Group Portland

Types of AA Meetings

Came to Believe Book: AA discussions can feature the book Came to Believe. This collection of stories was written by AA members who reflect on their spiritual awakening and how this process has affected their recovery and lives.

Closed: In Connecticut, closed AA meetings are only available to members and individuals who want to seek help for a drinking problem. Newcomers can ask questions and learn more about the program and others can share their sobriety journey and offer hope for the future.

Discussion: In Connecticut, AA discussion meetings revolve around one specific topic. A member serving as the leader will open the meeting by referencing an AA text, such as AA Grapevine, the Big Book, or Daily Reflections. Then, other members can participate and share their own feelings about the topic and its relation to their recovery journey.