We Agnostics and Freethinkers takes a secular approach to recovery, meeting on Thursday evenings in the upstairs hall of the Coopersale Social Institute on Institute Road, near Epping, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm. The meeting is aimed at people who are uneasy with religious language, though AA has never required belief of any kind, and everyone with a desire to stop drinking will find the same welcome here. It is a closed meeting, so it is for those concerned about their own drinking rather than supporters or observers. Worth knowing before you go: the meeting room is upstairs, so getting there involves a flight of stairs. Attendance is free and no booking is needed.
Do I have to be an atheist or agnostic to attend?
No. The meeting suits people who prefer a secular take on recovery, but the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. It is a closed meeting, so it is for people concerned about their own drinking.
Is there wheelchair access?
The meeting is held in an upstairs hall, so access involves stairs. Step-free access has not been confirmed.
Does it cost anything?
No. Like every AA meeting it is free, and there is no booking; just arrive for 7.30pm on Thursday.
This listing is checked against fellowship meeting feeds. Last verified: 26 March 2026.
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