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There are 54 AA meetings in Reading, PA across 26 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Across Reading, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 26 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Big Book, and Speaker meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, West Chester (31 mi) and Bethlehem (35 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA meetings in Reading, PA are coordinated by Reading-Berks Intergroup, which lists 26 of them. Call them at (610) 373-6500 or visit readingberksintergroup.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.
Showing 7 meetings in Reading first, then 18 in nearby towns.
Walnut Street Recovery Group
In Person ONLY- Handicap access Coffee & Outdoor patio available
GSO ID# 20660 691649
This is Big Book Promises and Warnings meeting. Meets in Classroom 4.
Need updated meeting info, please contact website@readingberksintergroup.org
In person ONLY effective 2023: This meeting occurs once every month on the second Thursday of the month. This once a month business meeting is for District 66 service position representatives and group GSR's/AGSRs. Anyone interested in AA s...
Spanish speaking Need to update meeting this info, please contact website@readingberksintergroup.org
Walnut Street Recovery Group
In Person ONLY- Handicap access Coffee & Outdoor patio available
** There has been major water damage to Bausmann Church, and we unfortunately cannot access the usual meeting room from Tuesday through Friday(1/20 - 1/23). The temporary meeting room is on the third floor, however, it is not ADA friendly. ...
1st-Living Sober or Came to Believe, 2nd-Step 3rd-Big Book, 4th-Tradition, 5th-Speaker.
For all folks young, and young at heart! **On September 3, 2026 the Reading Young People Meeting will NOT meet at LCBC Church. The meeting WILL BE held at EDI - 1300 Hilltop Rd, Leesport, PA 19533 instead. Meetings will return to LCBC Ch...
Step/Tradition
Held IN PERSON ONLY once every month on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This once a month business meeting is for District 33 service position representatives and group GSR's/AGSRs. Anyone interested in AA service at the district level is we...
1st & 3rd literature/chairperson's choice. 2nd & 4th-discussion.
Handicap Accessible- Please call ahead 610-334-8877
Daily Reflections Book, American Sign Language
Chairperson's Choice
Effective 9/22/22 the format for this meeting has changed to Came to Believe/Living Sober
Came to Believe --Meeting entrance from Charlotte Street.
Daily Reflections -- Meeting entrance from Charlotte Street.
Ends at 8:30 pm
Last wk Big Book
1st-Step
Most AA meetings in Reading start at 7pm, with 20 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Monday at 7pm, when 5 meetings run.
This directory lists 54 AA meetings across 26 locations in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Reading leans toward open meetings: 78% of the weekly schedule is open to anyone, against 20% closed. Wheelchair access is listed for 39%, and 30% are Big Book studies. Spanish-language meetings make up 20% of the schedule.
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 78% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Discussion | 61% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Wheelchair access | 39% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
| Big Book | 30% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Speaker | 24% | One member tells their story |
| Closed | 20% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| Step study | 20% | Works through the Twelve Steps |
| Spanish | 20% | Held in Spanish |
| Tradition study | 13% | Studies the Twelve Traditions |
| Women | 4% | For women |
| 12 Steps & 12 Traditions | 2% | Studies the book of that name |
| Newcomer | 2% | Geared to people new to AA |
| LGBTQ+ | 2% | LGBTQ+ focused, open to all who qualify |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
One office serves meetings in Reading, with the contact details each one publishes.
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