Area 53 AA

District 21 Meeting
2029-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, 11605 Gallia Pike Rd, Wheelersburg, 45694, 45694, United States
3rd Saturday of the month at 11:00 am
Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, 11605 Gallia Pike Rd, Wheelersburg, OH 45694, USA
Zoom Meeting ID: 457-677-9532
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District 26 Meeting
2029-10-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Whitehall United Methodist Church, 525 Bernhard Road, Columbus, Ohio
3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM
Whitehall United Methodist Church, 525 Bernhard Rd, Whitehall, OH 43213, USA

District 7 Meeting
2029-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | I.s.r.c., 554 Moxahala Ave, Zanesville, 43701, United States
District 7 Meetings
District 7 meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30am.
District meetings are in-person at
I.S.R.C.
554 Moxahala Avenue
Zanesville OH 43701.

Communication Services Committee Meeting (Virtual)
2029-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | https://area53aa.org/event/communication-services-committee-meeting-virtual-2-2-3/2029-10-18/

Area Service Sharing Session
2029-10-10 19:00 - 21:00

District 28 Meeting
2029-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 17 Meeting
2029-10-07 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
2029-10-07 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
2029-10-07 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
2029-10-06 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
2029-10-06 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
If you cannot be in attendance we now have the meeting hybrid!!
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Google Meets Meeting ID: csg-cwkc-xbu

District 22 Meeting
2029-10-03 18:00 - 19:00
First Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM
On Zoom
Zoom Meeting Code: 727 4436 6620
Password: [REDACTED]

District 30 Meeting
2029-10-03 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
2029-10-01 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

CFC Quarterly Meeting
2029-09-01 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
Celebrate Independence Day with fellowship, food, and fun! District 28 is thrilled to invite you to the 5th Annual Red, White and Sober celebration.
Whether you’re new to the program or have years of recovery, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, share some laughs, and enjoy a safe, sober, and vibrant Fourth of July.
Here is everything you need to know to join the festivities:
The Game Plan

3:00 PM – AA Trivia & Prizes: Kick off the afternoon by testing your recovery knowledge. We’ve got great trivia and awesome prizes up for grabs!
4:00 PM – The Cookout: Fire up the grill! We’ll be serving up classic cookout fare.
5:45 PM – Speaker Meeting: Wrap up the event by diving into some powerful recovery experience, strength, and hope.

Where & When

Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Location: 1180 Shanley Drive

What to Bring
To help make the day a success, please remember to bring:

A lawn chair (for comfortable seating during the meeting and cookout).
A side dish to share with the group (think chips, potato salad, desserts, or your favorite summer side!).

Hosted by District 28. Come for the trivia, stay for the food, and leave with a full heart. We can’t wait to celebrate freedom in recovery with you!

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Lancaster Area Intergroup 25th Anniversary
2026-06-27 13:00 - 19:00 | Saint Mary of the Assumption – Emerald Campus, 324 Gay St, Lancaster, 43130, United States
Lancaster Area Intergroup 25th Anniversary
05/27/2026
01:00 pm – 07:00 pm
324 Gay St
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Taco bar and dessert auction! Bring a side dish and a dessert for the auction or to eat!

Friday Night Colonial Group 77th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 2nd St, Marietta, WV, 45750, United States
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07:00 pm
09:00 pm
06/19/2026
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
320 2nd St
Marietta
West Virginia

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The group will be providing pulled pork sandwiches, coffee, lemonade, and cake. Side dishes are appreciated but not required.
For easier access, please enter through the rear parking lot off 3rd Street. We will also have a great speaker and hope to see you there!

Area 53 Assembly June 2026
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
Assembly Documents

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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Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fsg-bgbr-ozt
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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

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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
