Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Chelmsford A New Beginning

Every Friday, – · Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Rd, Essex, CM1 2XB · Next: Friday 16 October

Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Trinity Methodist Church
Address Rainsford Rd, Essex
Postcode CM1 2XB

Access

Wheelchair accessible

Before you go

Candlelight meeting

About this meeting

Chelmsford A New Beginning is a Friday night candlelight meeting, held at 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church on Rainsford Road and lasting an hour and a half. The candlelit format gives the room a quieter, more reflective feel than most meetings, which some people find makes it easier to talk and to listen. It is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop drinking together with family members, friends and professionals. Newcomers can simply sit and take it in; nobody is called on to speak. The church is wheelchair accessible. There is no cost and no booking, so if the end of the working week is a hard time, this is a steady place to spend it.

Common questions

What is a candlelight meeting?

The meeting is held by candlelight, giving it a calmer, more reflective atmosphere. Otherwise it runs like any other AA meeting, with readings and sharing.

Can anyone attend A New Beginning?

Yes, it is an open meeting, so family, friends and professionals are welcome alongside anyone who wants to stop drinking. It is free with no booking.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Trinity Methodist Church on Rainsford Road is wheelchair accessible. The meeting runs from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Tags

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Friday

Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Rd
Essex, CM1 2XB

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