When we listen to the honesty of others who have overcome denial, we see more clearly and accept ourselves as we are.

We make connections with people who understand and support our new path in life. Together we can do what we cannot do alone. We gather to provide encouragement, shared experience, accountability, guidance, and support to each other. We aim to not take the first drink, just for today. The AA program for recovery includes many suggestions, tools, and concepts that require no religious or spiritual beliefs. Some specifically support atheists and agnostics. Some groups use a completely secular format. Each group is autonomous, deciding their own meeting format. Many AA members do not believe in God and many do not belong to any religion. Many AA groups promote religious belief in God through prayers and readings included in their meeting formats, creating the impression that the entire fellowship and program of AA might be religious.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. All other parts of the program are suggestions. The core of the Alcoholics Anonymous program is abstaining from booze one day at a time with one alcoholic helping another. Once our meetings resume, you are welcome to the secular AA meeting on Mondays at 7:30 PM (normally in Summit House beside the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian church at 703 Rugby Road in Charlottesville.) Zoom meetings of secular AA are available or contact us at with any questions. FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS HELD ON ZOOM DUE TO PANDEMIC.

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