The Home Group

Experience has shown that for most A.A. members, membership in an A.A. group known as a “Home Group” is vital in maintaining sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous.

In the early days of the Fellowship, the A.A. members actually met in the homes of fellow members, and shared their experience, strength and hope with one another. From this “Home Group,” they went on to help newcomers seeking sobriety through A.A.

Thus, the concept of the “Home Group” has grown to thousands of groups through which the “Home Group” member helps others to recover from alcoholism. Through the years, the very essence of A.A. strength has remained with the traditional “A.A. Home Group.” This is true especially where isolated alcoholics have found sobriety, fellowship, service work and the true joy of good living through one’s own A.A. group.

Traditionally, most A.A. members through the years have found it important to belong to one group which they call “Home Group.” This is the group where they accept responsibilities and try to sustain friendships. And although all A.A. members are usually welcome at all groups and feel at home at any of these meetings, the concept of the “Home Group” has still remained the strongest bond between the A.A. member and the Fellowship.

The A.A. Service Manual

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