Growing Stronger Meetings Archives - Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org/faq-category/growing-stronger/ A twelve-step program for people with problems related to food. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:26:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://media.oa.org/app/uploads/2020/02/22222255/cropped-OA-site-icon-01-32x32.jpg Growing Stronger Meetings Archives - Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org/faq-category/growing-stronger/ 32 32 What prayers are recommended to use at a meeting? https://oa.org/faqs/what-prayers-are-recommended-to-use-at-a-meeting/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:09:48 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=741 The World Service Business Conference of 1993 agreed that OA meetings and events be closed with one of the following: the Serenity Prayer, the Seventh Step Prayer, the Third Step Prayer, or the OA Promise “I Put My Hand in Yours . . .”

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]]> The World Service Business Conference of 1993 agreed that OA meetings and events be closed with one of the following: the Serenity Prayer, the Seventh Step Prayer, the Third Step Prayer, or the OA Promise “I Put My Hand in Yours . . .”

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]]> Can a meeting change how the Twelve Steps are read? https://oa.org/faqs/can-a-meeting-change-how-the-twelve-steps-are-read/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:09:32 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=740 No. Changing the words of the Twelve Steps or Traditions is not honoring the Traditions or OA Bylaws, Subpart B because it affects OA as a whole. Tradition One states: “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon OA unity.”

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]]> No. Changing the words of the Twelve Steps or Traditions is not honoring the Traditions or OA Bylaws, Subpart B because it affects OA as a whole. Tradition One states: “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon OA unity.”

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]]> Can I register a specific-focus meeting for a specific religion? https://oa.org/faqs/can-i-register-a-special-focus-meeting-for-a-specific-religion/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:09:11 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=739 No. OA does not endorse any particular practice of faith, and such a meeting is considered an outside issue.

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]]> No. OA does not endorse any particular practice of faith, and such a meeting is considered an outside issue.

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]]> Can we limit who attends our specific-focus meeting? https://oa.org/faqs/can-we-limit-who-attends-our-special-focus-meeting/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:08:53 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=738 The only requirement for OA membership is the desire to stop eating compulsively. OA asks, but does not require, members to honor the focus of specific-focus meetings. If a person genuinely wishes to attend any OA meeting, you cannot ask them to leave. You can speak with them about how they can honor the intention … Continued

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]]> The only requirement for OA membership is the desire to stop eating compulsively. OA asks, but does not require, members to honor the focus of specific-focus meetings. If a person genuinely wishes to attend any OA meeting, you cannot ask them to leave. You can speak with them about how they can honor the intention of the meeting.

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]]> Why can’t I share my recovery from other addictions in an OA meeting? https://oa.org/faqs/why-cant-i-share-my-recovery-from-other-addictions-in-an-oa-meeting/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:08:37 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=737 At an OA meeting we talk about OA recovery. “Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.”

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]]> At an OA meeting we talk about OA recovery. “Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.”

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]]> What do we do if members don’t stop sharing when the timer goes off? https://oa.org/faqs/what-do-we-do-if-members-dont-stop-sharing-when-the-timer-goes-off/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:08:20 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=736 Someone would need to explain to the member the reason for the timer and gently remind the person sharing that their time is up.

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]]> Someone would need to explain to the member the reason for the timer and gently remind the person sharing that their time is up.

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]]> What do we do when a person talks too long and not everyone gets a chance to share? https://oa.org/faqs/what-do-we-do-when-a-person-talks-too-long-and-not-everyone-gets-a-chance-to-share/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:08:02 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=735 Two or three minutes is usually enough for someone to express their thoughts and to cover what is related to how they are using the program to deal with their daily life.  Meetings that have such limits sometimes use timers to keep members on track. Each group decides if there is a time limit on … Continued

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]]> Two or three minutes is usually enough for someone to express their thoughts and to cover what is related to how they are using the program to deal with their daily life.  Meetings that have such limits sometimes use timers to keep members on track. Each group decides if there is a time limit on sharing.

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]]> What is a group conscience meeting? https://oa.org/faqs/what-is-a-group-conscience-meeting/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:07:44 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=734 This is a time where members discuss and determine how the meeting will be run. Everyone who attends the meeting has the opportunity to voice their opinion and then the group makes a decision that best serves the members. Read the Guidelines for Group Conscience Meetings.

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]]> This is a time where members discuss and determine how the meeting will be run. Everyone who attends the meeting has the opportunity to voice their opinion and then the group makes a decision that best serves the members. Read the Guidelines for Group Conscience Meetings.

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]]> Is it necessary to have a contact name and phone number for a meeting on oa.org? https://oa.org/faqs/is-it-necessary-to-have-a-contact-name-and-phone-number-for-a-meeting-on-oa-org/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:07:25 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=733 It is always necessary to balance protection of our members’ anonymity with the need to reach out to the still-suffering compulsive overeater. While concern has been expressed about listing contact names and telephone numbers on the website, it was decided that potential newcomers may need to reach a meeting contact to help them come to … Continued

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]]> It is always necessary to balance protection of our members’ anonymity with the need to reach out to the still-suffering compulsive overeater. While concern has been expressed about listing contact names and telephone numbers on the website, it was decided that potential newcomers may need to reach a meeting contact to help them come to an OA meeting.

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]]> How do we update our group’s meeting information? https://oa.org/faqs/how-do-we-update-our-groups-meeting-information/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:07:01 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=732 Go to Edit a Meeting or contact the World Service Office for a printable form that you can mail or email.

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]]> Go to Edit a Meeting or contact the World Service Office for a printable form that you can mail or email.

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