Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of September 28, 2025


What is A.A.? How does it work?

"At the core of the A.A. program are the Twelve Steps of Recovery, a group of principles based on the trial-and-error experience of A.A.'s early members. Practiced as a way of life, the Twelve Steps include elements found in the spiritual teachings of many faiths."

Faith Leaders Ask about Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 6


Upcoming Events


Office News

Intergroup New Sale Items: The Office is now selling Grapevine anniversary cards and medallions holders!

OFFICE HOURS: The Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10AM - 3PM and on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM. To make an appointment during other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.

From the Staff: Please submit all bulletin requests for the upcoming Sunday by noon on Friday. Thank you!


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Search for Serenity at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa (in the trailers) has changed their starting time from 7PM to 6PM.

New Meeting: Starting October 4th, the Healing Hands Group will meet Saturdays at 7PM at the Fallston Volunteer Fire Station. 2201 Carrs Mill Rd. Fallston 21047.

Effective October 4th The Early Bird Group will be meeting at their new location, Bethel Lutheran Church, at 24 Cameron Rd in North East at 8:30AM.

Effective October 4th Plug in the Jug will be meeting at Jeff P.'s house on October 4th due to church activities. There will be no meeting at the church.

On October 12th the SOS Group will not meet due to other activities at the location.

On October 17th the North East Friday Night Group will celebrate their 60th anniversary. Please join them at their new location, the Bethel Lutheran Church in North East.

DISTRICT NEWS

District 30 would like to extend a thank you to all who participated in their successful September workshop! District 30 is now up and running despite pitfalls. We had good speakers for the Traditions.

October 8th - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be at 7PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635. District 30 is looking for help with food and workers for their Thanksgiving Alcathon. Please email the office or go to the District monthly meeting.

October 10th - The District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East at 6:30PM. Come support your home group and the district!

INTERGROUP NEWS

Thanks to A Woman's Way and THINK Group for supporting the 2026 Spring Breakfast on April 26th. If your home group would like to sponsor a 2026 fall breakfast please email events@nemdaa.org ASAP so we can schedule a date. Events is happy to help guide Groups through the entire process.

Events would like to apologize for incorrectly stating the Small fellowship breakfast at the Elks was "all you can eat" when it was not. My apologies.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Starting Sept 21st - Every Sunday: 75th Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference of AA, "Working Together, Increasing Trust" will be at 7PM on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 812 3740 8344. Passcode: FCRR.

Submit Topics by Sept 30th for the National AA Technology Workshop Nov 7-9th. Register for hybrid workshop by Oct 10th!

Grapevine is looking for funny captions and for stories! You can share art, stories, letters, comments, or events.

Concepts Study last Friday of each month at 12:30pm via Zoom. Meeting ID: 309 810 035 Passcode: 064365

 

Institutions Committee

The Committee is still seeking help to coordinate Cecil County commitments. Email kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

We regret the passing of Herb F. of the Third Tradition Group. His family expresses their gratitude to all those who were of service to Herb in his recovery.

Deadline October 8th - Resumes now being accepted for Area 29 Maryland General Service Elections for the 9am October 18th Assembly Meeting. More to follow.

October 11th - Area 29 Day of Sharing at Severna Park United Methodist Church from 9AM - 4PM. Theme: From Calamity to Serenity.

From IGLC Chair: Area 29 might be able to support someone's attendance at the National AA Technology Workshop in Cincinnati from Nov 7–9, 2025. Please email if interested, preferably active or interested in becoming active, within the AA Service Structure.

Grapevine needs support! Please see their newsletter.


Answering Service

September 29 - October 5 Never Too Early   
October 6 - October 12 Fallston Early Saturday   
October 13 - October 19 Sunday Reflections   
October 20 - October 26 Bel Air Big Book   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

28 September
Suzanne B Good News Group 14 years   
29 September
Sebastian Cut It Out 2 years   
Vincent L Emmorton Beginners 34 years   
Will H Bel Air Big Book 4 years   
30 September
Jeff W By the Book 6 years   
Kate S Bel Air Women’s Group - open to all 2 years   
Kelvin R Search for Serenity 1 year   
01 October
Nancy H Joppa 12 Step 3 years   
02 October
Cindy R Back to Basics 2 years   
Kim K Bel Air Women's Big Book 6 years   
Myles M Living the Steps 4 years   
03 October
Josh A Forest Hill Friday Night 8 years   
Michael N Happy Hour 1 year   
05 October
Dan Y SOS Group 35 years   
Joel R Good News Group 20 years   
Vicky S Delta Big Book 3 years   
06 October
Shannon A Good Orderly Direction 4 years   
Tim W Stopped 1 year   
Tyler E Darlington Big Book 1 year   
07 October
Bob P Twelve Step Group 9 years   
Julie N Bel Air Women's Group 18 years   
Mark C Sober by the Bay 7 years   
Terry W Stay Stopped 11 years   
08 October
Mary M Joppa 12 Step 20 years   
Nic E To the Bitter End 1 year   
09 October
Katy M Bel Air Women's Big Book 2 years   
Marian P Living the Steps 4 years   
Mike I Bel Air Thursday Noon 2 years   
10 October
Ernie F Sobriety on Friday 1 year   
11 October
Skip M New Beginnings 47 years   
12 October
Monty R Williams Street Group 1 year   
13 October
Tony B Emmorton Beginners 4 years   
Will D Darlington Big Book 36 years   
14 October
Rich N Stay Stopped 42 years   
15 October
Donnie L Bel Air Wednesday Night 40 years   
Jack S Rule 62 2 years   
Shawn W To the Bitter End 1 year   
16 October
Ashley G Any Lengths 13 years   
17 October
Bob P Twelve Step Group 9 years   
Pete H Sobriety on Friday 15 years   
18 October
Bill M New Beginnings 17 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 453  

Final Thought:

"Over the years, anonymity has proved one of the greatest gifts that A.A. offers the suffering alcoholic. Without it, many would never attend their first meeting...Anonymity is essential for this atmosphere of trust and openness."

Understanding Anonymity, p. 6


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