Monday AA Meetings in Devens
Senior Center
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
4.11 miles from the center of Devens, MA
First Church Parish House
Discussion (D), Open (O), Women (W)
4.91 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Lost Lake Fire Station
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
6.23 miles from the center of Devens, MA
First Church Unitarian
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
6.64 miles from the center of Devens, MA
United Parish Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Wheelchair Access (H)
6.7 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
First Parish Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.63 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Mark's Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
7.67 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Baptist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
8.53 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Devens
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First Church Parish House
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.91 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
United Methodist Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.96 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
9.72 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Faith United Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
10.1 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Bridget's
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
11.25 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Church of Good Shepard
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
11.81 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Devens
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Congregational Church of Harvard
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
3.36 miles from the center of Devens, MA
First Church Parish House
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
4.91 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
United Methodist Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.32 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
10.1 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
10.1 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in Devens
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St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Open (O)
1.75 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
First Parish Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.63 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Mark's Youth Center
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.68 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Matthew's
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.89 miles from the center of Devens, MA
The Lawrence Library
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
8.48 miles from the center of Devens, MA
A.l.C.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.31 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
10.1 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Camillus Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
10.2 miles from the center of Devens, MA
First Feder. Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Women (W)
10.24 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Friday AA Meetings in Devens
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Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
10.1 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Cotuit Federated Church
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
12.03 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Union Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
12.78 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Lutheran Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
13 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Journey Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
13.79 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in Devens
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Deaconess Nashoba Hospital
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.12 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Theresa Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.33 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Our Lady of the Lake
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
6.92 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.5 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Matthew's
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H), Women (W)
7.89 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
8.66 miles from the center of Devens, MA
A.I.R.
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
9.31 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Fletcher Library
Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.34 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Bridget's
Discussion (D), Men (M), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
11.25 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. Matthias
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
13.8 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Grace Luth Ch
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Step Meeting (X)
13.81 miles from the center of Devens, MA
St. John's
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
13.82 miles from the center of Devens, MA
Emerson Hospital
Discussion (D), Open (O)
13.82 miles from the center of Devens, MA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Ayer, Shirley, Still River, and West Groton
Additional local resources: Devens NA Meetings | Devens Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Devens, Massachusetts will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.
Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Devens, Massachusetts
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Devens, Massachusetts. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
Speaker Meeting – At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.
Step Study – An Alcoholics Anonymous step study typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a dialogue.
Since each Devens Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Devens that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Devens, Massachusetts, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Devens, Massachusetts
To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.
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