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Candle lit meeting.
About this meeting
Candles light this Sunday evening meeting at St John's Church on Moulsham Street, where Chelmsford St John's gathers at 7pm for an hour and a half. The candlelit setting gives the meeting a calmer feel than most, which many people find suits the end of a weekend. It is an open meeting, so everyone is welcome: anyone with a desire to stop drinking, family members and friends who want to understand what happens at AA, and professionals too. The church is wheelchair accessible. As with every AA meeting there is no charge, no booking and no obligation to speak; you can sit at the back with the candles lit and simply listen.
Common questions
What makes this meeting different?
It is candlelit, which gives it a quieter, more settled atmosphere than a typical meeting. The format is otherwise a normal AA meeting.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. It is an open meeting, so family, friends and professionals are welcome alongside people with a desire to stop drinking.
Is St John's Church accessible, and is it free?
Yes. The church on Moulsham Street is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking required.
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