Area 53 AA

District 28 Meeting
2028-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Central Vineyard Church, 55 E Blake Ave, Columbus, 43202, United States
2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM.
Central Vineyard Church
55 E Blake Ave, Columbus, OH 43202

District 22 Meeting
2028-04-05 18:00 - 19:00
First Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM
On Zoom
Zoom Meeting Code: 727 4436 6620
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District 30 Meeting
2028-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch, 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH, 43221, United States
1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM
Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch
2800 Tremont Rd
Upper Arlington , OH 43221

District 11 Meeting
2028-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church – Marysville, 210 West Fifth Street, Marysville, OH, 43040
First Monday of the Month at 6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 210 W 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040, USA

District 17 Meeting
2028-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Sacred Heart Church and Rectory, 161 Mulberry Ave, Pomeroy, o, 45769, United States
First Sunday of the Month at 5:00 PM
Sacred Heart Church and Rectory, 161 Mulberry Ave, Pomeroy, OH 45769, USA

District 16 Meeting
2028-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Athens First United Methodist Church, 2 S College St, Athens, 45701, United States
1st Sunday at 5:00 PM
Athens First United Methodist Church, 2 S College St, Athens, OH 45701, USA

District 8/9 Meeting
2028-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 East Main Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
1st Sunday at 1:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055, USA

District 1 Meeting
2028-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Recovery Zone, 440 South St. Paris Street, Bellefontaine, 43311, United States
District 1 meetings are held every other (even months) 1st Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM.
440 South St. Paris Street
Bellefontaine OH 43311

Grapevine Committee Monthly Meeting
2028-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
The Grapevine Committee assists groups in Area 53 with the distribution and introduction of the AA Grapevine magazine. The Committee attends events in the area informing members about the Grapevine through displays and other suitable methods, regarding all available Grapevine publications, audio-visual materials, and other special items.
All GVRs are encouraged to attend the committee meeting.
The committee meets on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11 am.
COGF, 651 W. Broad St., Columbus OH 43215
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District 34 Meeting
2028-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
4th Sunday of the month at 5:30 PM
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204, USA

Accessibilities Committee Meeting
2028-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Meeting
The Accessibilities Committee meets on Zoom every fourth Saturday of the month from 11 am to 12 noon.
https://zoom.us/j/99325410386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 993 2541 0386
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Archives Committee Meeting
2028-03-25 09:00 - 22:30 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
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District 15 Meeting
2028-03-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Serenity House Marietta, 431 3rd Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30
431 3rd St, Marietta, OH 45750, USA

Communication Services Committee Meeting (Virtual)
2028-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | https://area53aa.org/event/communication-services-committee-meeting-virtual-2-2-3/2028-03-16/

CFC Quarterly Meeting
2028-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
Quarterly meeting of the Correctional Facilities Committee, where we review and vote on Trusted Servant reports (such as last quarter’s meeting minutes, funds collected, literature distributed, etc.), as well as discuss and vote on old and new business for the Committee. We also share brief reports from GIR’s and Outside Sponsors. We highly encourage participation over Zoom if members are unable to physically attend.
Hybrid
Central Ohio Group Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous
651 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
USA
Link: Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 889 7192 9262
Pass Code: area53

Grapevine Committee Writers Workshop
2026-10-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Eastview Methodist Church, 1045 Ross Rd., Columbus, 43227, United States
Area 53 Grapevine Committee Presents:
Annual AA Grapevine Workshop
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Eastview Methodist Church
1045 Ross R. Columbus, OH 43227
Potluck, Panels, Speakers
Bring a dish and a friend!!
This committee will provide water and coffee.
grapevine@area53aa.org

Correctional Facilities Committee Workshop
2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
Correctional Facilities Committee Workshop
10:00 am – 02:00 pm
10/03/2026
Peace Lutheran Church
455 Clark State Rd
Gahanna, Ohio 43230 United States

70th Ohio State Convention of AA
2026-08-14 15:00 - 2026-08-16 12:00 | Private: Cherry Valley Hotel, 2999 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Woodsfield Big Book Study 44th Anniversary
2026-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene, 223 Maple Ave., Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
Woodsfield Big Book Study 44th Anniversary
11:00 am
03:00 pm
08/08/2026
Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene
223 Maple Ave
Woodsfield, Ohio43793 United States
Lead = Nichole C from Trinity UCC, Canton, OH

12 Traditions 1 Day Workshop
2026-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover Rd, Grove City, 43123, United States
Bethel Lutheran Church
4501 Hoover Rd
Hilliard, Ohio 43026 United States
1 day workshop about the 12 Traditions. Potluck lunch at noon.
Food and fellowship.

Red, White and Sober - District 28
2026-07-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224, United States
Save the Date
5th Annual Red, White and Sober

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Area 53 Assembly June 2026
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button.
Fill out the simple form and present the QR code when you attend the assembly for the Registration Table to check you in quickly, if you loose your QR code, you can simply just tell them your name if you loose your QR code email.
Potluck & Fellowship

The DCMs will be hosting a potluck this coming Sunday! Come enjoy food and fellowship with your trusted servants. While the food is provided for this meeting, we are willing to accept contributions which will go toward our next assembly potluck in September.
If you have any questions specifically regarding the potluck,

please contact Maria C at dcmc@area53aa.org.

Key Agenda Items

TBD

Materials to Pick Up & Take Back
We will have printed materials available at the Assembly. Please be prepared to pick these up and take them back to your districts and home groups:

2026 Ohio State Convention Flyers
Elections Officer Descriptions for the next assembly.

Meeting Details

Date: Sunday, June 7th 2026.
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130

OYPAA Advisory: Mid-ish Year Campout
2026-05-29 15:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | Hocking Hills State Park, 19852 SR-664, Logan, 43138, United States
OYPAA Advisory: Mid-ish Year Campout
Join us for a weekend of unity, recovery, and adventure in the heart of Ohio’s most scenic wilderness! The OYPAA Advisory Mid-ish Year Campout is heading to Hocking Hills this May for three days of fellowship under the stars.
Whether you’re here for the meetings, the hiking, or the legendary games of Mafia, there’s a spot by the fire for you.

When & Where

Dates: May 29-31, 2026
Location: Hocking Hills State Park
Check-in: Friday after 3:00 PM
Parking Pass Pickup: 19852 SR-664, Logan, OH 43138
Campsites: Follow the map to Organized Youth Group Sites 11, 12, & 13.

What to Expect
Get ready for a packed weekend featuring:

Outdoor Fun: Hiking, Scavenger Hunts, and Stargazing.
Connection: Fellowship, Bonfires, S’mores, and “IRL OYPAA Connect.”
Recovery & Unity: Meetings and focused fellowship.
Entertainment: Silent Disco and Mafia games.

Registration & Details

Suggested Donation: $20
What to Bring: Camping gear, weather-appropriate clothing, and your favorite snacks for the fire.

Questions? Reach out to us at advisory@oypaa.org.

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2026 Ohio State Convention Planning Committee Meeting (Hybrid) - May 12
2026-05-12 19:00 | Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center, 4330 South River Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
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This Meeting is Hybrid
When: May 12th 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: Shelly and Sands Training Center
4330 South River Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701 United States
Ohio State Convention Planning Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 12 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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The Marysville Group 54th Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | FIRSTPRESBYTERIANCHURCH KENNEDYROOM, 210 W 5th St, Marysville, 43040, United States
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The Marysville Group is honored to invite the community to join us as we celebrate 54 years of service. This milestone event is a time for reflection, gratitude, and fellowship as we look back on over five decades of supporting our neighbors.

Event Details

When: Monday, May 5, 2026
Time: 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Where: 210 W 5th St, Marysville, Ohio 43040

Committee Collaboration
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
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Area Planning Committee Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Area 53 Committee: Guiding Our Assembly
What is the Area 53 Committee?
The Area 53 Committee serves as the steering committee for our Area Assembly. It’s comprised of key leaders and representatives dedicated to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Area 53 Assembly.
Who’s Involved?
The committee includes:

The Area Delegate and Alternate Delegate
All current Area Officers and Alternate Officers
District Committee Members (DCMs) or their Alternates
Chairpersons of our Standing Committees or their Alternates
The District Committee Member (DCM) Chairperson and their Alternate

What We Do:

Steering the Assembly: We act as the primary guiding force for the Area 53 Assembly, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance.
Agenda Setting: We collaborate to create the agenda for each Area 53 Assembly meeting, focusing on important topics and community needs.
Supporting Day-to-Day Operations: We assist the Area Officers in managing the ongoing business of the Area 53 Assembly.
Empowering Standing Committees: We provide support and resources to our Area’s Standing Committees, enabling them to achieve their goals.

Meeting Schedule:
We meet quarterly, specifically on the second Sunday of:

January
April
July
October

Transparency and Communication:
To ensure everyone is informed and prepared, the agenda for each Area Assembly meeting, which is created by this committee, is distributed to all Area Assembly members at least one month in advance.
Our Commitment:
The Area 53 Committee is dedicated to serving our community and fostering a strong, supportive environment for all. We strive to maintain open communication, effective organization, and a focus on the needs of our Area.

DCM Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Attention all DCM’s please Join us for the quarterly DCM Meeting.
When: April 12th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2930 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204

Ohio State Convention Walkthrough
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Private: Cherry Valley Hotel, 2999 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Join us for the upcoming walkthrough to continue planning the 70th Ohio State Convention of AA. This meeting will start at 10:00 AM.
When: Saturday, April 11th
Where: Cherry Valley Hotel
Time: 10:00 AM

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Monday Nite Steps and Traditions Group Anniversary
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Meadow Park Church, 2425 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, 43226, United States
Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and inspiration as we celebrate the anniversary of the Monday Nite Steps and Traditions group!
Event Details

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Meadow Park Church 2425 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220

Schedule

6:00 PM: Food and Fellowship. The group will provide chicken, a side dish, and drinks.

7:00 PM: Guest Speaker – Janet S.

What to Bring
We invite you to contribute to our celebration! Please feel free to bring a side dish or a dessert to share with the community.

We look forward to seeing everyone there for this special milestone!
Would you like me to create a printable flyer version of this announcement or perhaps a social media graphic to go along with it?
