Watford Garston Step 11 Candle Lit Meditation meets on Sunday evenings at 7.30pm at Our Lady & St Michaels RC Church on Crown Rise in Garston, and lasts an hour. Step Eleven is AA's step of prayer and meditation, and this meeting takes it seriously: held by candlelight, with meditation woven into the format, it offers a quiet close to the week. It is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including family, friends and professionals as well as anyone with a desire to stop drinking, and no experience of meditation is needed. The church is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge and no booking or referral; simply arrive a little before 7.30pm on a Sunday.
Do I need to know how to meditate?
No. The meeting is built around Step Eleven, AA's step of prayer and meditation, but no experience is needed and you can take part at your own pace.
Who can attend?
Anyone. It is an open meeting, so family, friends and professionals are welcome alongside anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Is the venue accessible and is it free?
Yes. Our Lady & St Michaels RC Church on Crown Rise, Garston is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking.
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