Ever since May 12, 1935 when a New York Stockbroker was in the lobby of a hotel, hearing the crowd in the hotel bar, the beginning of a new idea was about to be born. An idea that would save the lives of countless current and future alcoholics! That Stockbrokers name was Bill Wilson. The crowd in the bar was calling his name, and his desire to drink was strong. He knew that if he was to avoid another drink that from the knowledge he had gained from his old friend Ebby Thacher (a member of the Oxford Group) he needed to take action immediately. He headed for a phone booth and started to call multiple churches looking for anyone to hook up with so he could discuss his situation. Eventually he would wind up at the home of Robert Holbrook Smith (Dr. Bob as he would become to be known).

Dr. Bob and Bill W. would become the best of friends, and at the moment they met, they had no idea what was about to take place! The birth of Alcoholics Anonymous. Thus began the importance of reaching out to other alcoholics, in order to stay sober themselves. This is why you are the most important person at our meetings!

Newcomer Information

The painting above is a famous painting, painted by Robert M. and is called “The Man on the Bed”. The person on the bed is Bill D. the 3rd member of Alcoholics Anonymous. After his chance meeting with Dr. Bob and Bill W., Bill D. never drank again!

This page is dedicated to you, the AA Newcomer, and it is our hope and prayer that you find recovery and to help you and to help us, below is some information to assist you in your new journey, where you may begin life as a sober recovering alcoholic! God Bless you and we hope to see you in our rooms soon!

​Alcoholics Anonymous World Services

Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup – AA Meetings Minneapolis

Responsibility Statement

I am responsible… When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.

A Declaration of Unity

This we owe to A.A.’s future: To place our common welfare first; to keep our fellowship united. For on A.A. unity depend our lives, and the lives of those to come.

From Bill’s last message…

If I were asked which of our blessings I felt was most responsible for our growth as a fellowship and most vital to our community, I would say, the “Concept of Anonymity.”

Meeting Location 2nd Floor of Vet Hospital 5748 Nicollet Avenue South, MPLS.

Gratitude Group in-person and online meetings.All our AA meetings are open meetings, and all are welcome. Gratitude Group hosts Big book, topic discussion, women’s, men’s and living sober book study meetings.

A full list of online and in-person meetings in the Minneapolis area is available at Minneapolis Intergroup at 952.922.0880 or https://aaminneapolis.org/

Zoom meetings at noon. Meeting ID: 172 272 092

Zoom meetings at 8pm. Meeting ID: 625 746 756

First Step Prayer

Dear Lord, I admit that I am powerless over my addiction. I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it. Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness. Remove from me all denial of my addiction.

Second Step Prayer

Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that only you can restore me to sanity. I humbly ask that you remove all twisted thought & Addictive behavior from me this day. Heal my spirit & restore in me a clear mind.

Third Step Prayer

God, I offer myself to Thee to build with me & to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy love & Thy way of life, May I do Thy will always!

Fourth Step Prayer

Dear God, It is I who has made my life a mess. I have done it, but I cannot undo it. My mistakes are mine & I will begin a searching & fearless moral inventory. I will write down my wrongs but I will also include that which is good. I pray for the strength to complete the task.

Fifth Step Prayer

Higher Power, My inventory has shown me who I am, Yet I ask for Your help in admitting my wrongs to another person & to You. Assure me, & be with me, in this Step, for without this Step I cannot progress in my recovery. With Your help, I can do this, & I do it.

Sixth Step Prayer

Dear God, I am ready for your help in removing from me the defects of character which I now realize are an obstacle to my recovery. Help me to continue being honest with myself & Guide me toward spiritual & mental health.

Seventh Step Prayer

My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good & bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you & my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here to do your bidding.

Eighth Step Prayer

Higher Power, I ask your help in making my list of all those I have harmed. I will take responsibility for my mistakes & be forgiving to others as you are forgiving to me. Grant me the willingness to begin my restitution. This I pray.

Ninth Step Prayer

Higher Power, I pray for the right attitude to make my amends, being ever mindful not to harm others in the process. I ask for your guidance in making indirect amends. Most important, I will continue to make amends by staying abstinent, helping others & Growing in spiritual progress.

Tenth Step Prayer

I pray I may continue: To grow in understanding & effectiveness; To take daily spot check inventories of myself; To correct mistakes when I make them; To take responsibility for my actions; To be ever aware of my negative & Self-defeating attitudes & behaviors; To keep my willfulness in check; To always remember I need Your help; To keep love & tolerance of others as my code; & To continue in daily prayer how I can best serve You, My Higher Power.

Eleventh Step Prayer

Higher Power, as I understand You, I pray to keep my connection with you Open & clear from the confusion of daily life. Through my prayers & meditation I ask especially for Freedom from self-will, rationalization, & wishful thinking. I pray for the guidance of correct thought & positive action. Your will Higher Power, not mine, be done.

Twelfth Step Prayer

Dear God, My spiritual awakening continues to unfold. The help I have received I shall pass on & give to others, both in & out of the Fellowship. For this opportunity I am grateful. I pray most humbly to continue walking day by day on the road of spiritual progress. I pray for the inner strength & wisdom to practice the principles of this way of life in all I do & say. I need you, my friends, & the program.