Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Raynes Park To Be Helpful Is Our Only Aim

Every Wednesday, – · Lantern Methodist Church, 195-205 Worple Rd, London South West, SW20 8RA · Next: Wednesday 14 October

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

At a glance

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

Getting there

Venue Lantern Methodist Church
Address 195-205 Worple Rd, London South West
Postcode SW20 8RA

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Lantern Methodist Church on Worple Rd hosts a Wednesday evening meeting titled To Be Helpful Is Our Only Aim, starting at seven o'clock and running for around an hour. It is an open meeting, welcoming AA members together with family, friends and anyone interested in learning about the fellowship. The theme draws on AA's emphasis on service to others as part of ongoing recovery from a desire to stop drinking. The church is in Raynes Park, part of Merton, at postcode SW20 8RA. Wheelchair access has been confirmed at this venue, and chits are given out to mark milestones, making it a welcoming option for those newer to the area's meetings.

Common questions

What is the meeting's focus?

It centres on service and helping others, reflected in the title To Be Helpful Is Our Only Aim.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, wheelchair access has been confirmed at Lantern Methodist Church.

Are sobriety chits given at this meeting?

Yes, chits marking milestones are given out during this meeting.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Wednesday

Lantern Methodist Church, 195-205 Worple Rd
London South West, SW20 8RA

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