July 2023

Highlights from the July 2023 Issue:

This issue focuses on Step Seven and Tradition Seven, emphasizing humility and self-support. The Step Seven reflection, drawn from the 12 & 12, explores how humility is not immediate but something developed over time, requiring willingness and persistence. Tradition Seven reinforces the importance of A.A. remaining fully self-supporting, both financially and spiritually, as part of the fellowship’s independence.

A key feature is “From the A.A. Archives: Serenity at Sunrise Group” by Shawn N., which traces the group’s founding in 2015 in Stittsville and its evolution through the pandemic. The article highlights how the group adapted to online meetings, struggled with decisions about returning to in-person, and ultimately grew stronger, now welcoming larger attendance. The message centers on resilience and keeping meetings available for newcomers.

The issue also includes a service opportunity feature from the Corrections and Treatment Facilities committee, Intergroup updates including a call for a Vice-Chair position, and Area 83 discussions around hybrid meetings and technology. A detailed communication from David R. Malini Singh explains ongoing supply chain disruptions affecting A.A. literature, emphasizing the importance of local Intergroups in carrying the message through available materials.