Witham Step rounds off the working week with a Friday night study of the Twelve Steps, the heart of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme. It meets at the Methodist Church, 35 Guithavon Street, from 8pm to 9.30pm. This is a closed meeting, which means it is kept for people who have a desire to stop drinking; there is no other qualification and no vetting, and someone attending for the first time belongs just as much as a veteran. Working the steps with others who are doing the same is how much of AA recovery actually happens, and a regular Friday slot builds that into the week. The church is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking required.
What does closed mean, and can I still come as a newcomer?
Closed simply means the meeting is reserved for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Newcomers are exactly who it is for. Supporters and observers are asked to attend an open meeting instead, such as Sunday's Big Book meeting at the same church.
Do I need to book or pay?
No. Attendance is free and no booking exists in AA. Just arrive at the Methodist Church on Guithavon Street before 8pm on Friday.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Methodist Church at 35 Guithavon Street is wheelchair accessible. The meeting lasts an hour and a half, finishing at 9.30pm.
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