Suggested Recovery-from-Relapse Meeting Format

Note: The Suggested Recovery-from-Relapse Meeting Format includes readings of Our Invitation to You (which includes the Twelve Steps of OA), the Twelve Traditions of OA, the Tools of Recovery (abridged), the Recovery Insurance Policy, and the OA Promise. Find, print, and/or download these resources in the Document Library on oa.org. Links to these resources are … Continued

Suggested Online Meeting Format

We have found that consistent use of this format keeps meetings focused on OA recovery, reinforces our program, and encourages unity. It also provides a reassuring feeling of continuity—an important factor in member retention. Each group should modify this format to better suit its needs. Note: The Suggested Online Meeting Format includes readings of Our … Continued

Suggested Meeting Format

We have found that consistent use of this format keeps meetings focused on OA recovery, reinforces our pro­gram, and encourages unity. It also provides a reassuring feeling of continuity—an important factor in member retention. Each group may modify this format to better suit its needs. Note: The Suggested Meeting Format includes readings of Our Invitation … Continued

Suggested Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Meeting Format

We have found that consistent use of this format keeps meetings focused on OA recovery, reinforces our pro­gram, and encourages unity. It also provides a reassuring feeling of continuity—an important factor in member retention. Each group may modify this format to better suit its needs. Note: Please open the meeting NO later than ten minutes … Continued

Guidelines for OA Events

These guidelines have been developed through the experience of OA members and the Board of Trustees, who have contributed to their creation. They reflect OA Traditions and Concepts of Service as reflected in our OA Conference-approved literature. These guidelines are strong suggestions based on the experience of those who have gone before. The guidelines do … Continued

OA-Approved Literature List

Statement on Approved Literature (Business Conference Policy Manual, 2010a [Amended 2012, 2023]) “In accordance with our Traditions, we suggest that OA groups maintain unity and honor our Traditions by using, selling, and displaying only approved books and pamphlets at their meetings. This includes OA Conference- and board-approved literature; AA Conference-approved books, booklets, and all future … Continued

Guidelines for a Group Conscience Meeting

As described in the OA Handbook for Members, Groups and Service Bodies, many groups hold meetings to determine how best to conduct meetings, spend funds, organize special events, and deal with issues that affect the group or OA as a whole. These meetings to discuss the business of the group allow members to work together to … Continued

Getting Ready for World Service Business Conference

65th Annual World Service Business Conference (WSBC) April 20–25, 2026 Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque, 1000 Woodward Place NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102, USA, Phone (505) 245-7100 Room rate is US$154 per night, any occupancy, plus US$25, for a total of US$179 per night, any occupancy. Taxes are subject to change. Rate includes breakfast, … Continued