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Category: Secular AA
Jim B. and Freethought Groups
When I was first asked to write a series of articles on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the “third founder” of AA, Jimmy B, who put “God as […]
The Truth Behind Tradition Three
Bill W.’s grandfather was a drunk. Grandfather Wilson, an innkeeper, had had alcohol turn against him. “One Sunday morning in despair he climbed to the top of Mount Aeolus and beseeched God to […]
Evolution of a Higher Power
Bill Wilson wrote the Twelve Steps in December 1938 in the space of one night. Bill reports, “I was greatly pleased with what I had written”1 and he was unprepared […]
2020 Virtual Share-A-Thon
Stony Brook and Bayshore Freethinkers participated in a joint workshop on “Secular Sobriety” at the 2020 Suffolk Intergroup Share-A-Thon on Sunday October 4th. Brian from Stony Brook and Hazel from […]
A 3rd Step Prayer for Atheists
The 3rd Step Prayer for Atheists * (or The Non-Prayer 3rd Step) I commit myself to a set of principles, for my ongoing sobriety and my growth. I am now […]
Connection – The Power of AA
We often hear alcoholism described in the rooms of AA as a cunning, baffling, and powerful disease. During a closed discussion meeting of my home group, one member referred to […]
The God Word is Available from AAWS
Purchase the pamphlet from SIA at their office, at the monthly SIA assembly, or at the monthly Suffolk General Service assembly. View/download now by clicking here or on the image […]
AA Beyond Belief Nassau
Meeting Info This group strives to keep our gateway open! Contact them via email by clicking here.
The Birthplace of Secular AA
The first secular AA meeting specifically for atheists and agnostics was held in Chicago. Quad A began meeting in 1975, and is still going strong today! Visit their website and read […]