James Club
AA Meeting (Brown Bag Group), 12 noon Monday - Friday, Queen St. side of building conference room, first floor Wesley Memorial UMC, closed meeting.
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Purpose - The James Club is a fellowship of people
in recovery and other interested persons. Its purpose is to provide
support and growth opportunities that are consistent with Christian
teachings and "12 Step Based" programs of recovery. The James Club
encourages members to be actively involved in AA or other programs
of recovery.
When do we meet? The James Club meets each Sunday
morning at 9:45 am at Wesley Memorial UMC, 2501 Heyward St., Columbia,
SC 29205.
Map to Wesley Memorial UMC The class adjourns at 10:45 am.
Confidentiality - Strict confidentiality is maintained
concerning class members and expressed personal concerns.
Format
- Attendance is open to people in recovery, their families and friends. Interested visitors are welcome so long as confidentiality is respected.
- Strict anonymity and confidentiality is maintained.
- Group members are encouraged to participate in discussion and Bible study, but are not compelled to do so.
- Leadership within the group is shared among members, depending on skills and interest.
- Recovery birthdays and other anniversaries or victories are celebrated.
- Social activities are scheduled as appropriate and desired.
Name - The James Club is based on the Book of James, a book of action and prayer.
"The Book of James" was considered so important that early members of AA even suggested The James Club as a name for the Fellowship. - Bill Wilson, Pass It On, p. 147
"Faith without works is dead" - James 2:26
Interdenominational - The James Club is ecumenical and interdenominational. Wesley Memorial UMC provides the meeting place as a part of their ministry.
Credo
We are a fellowship seeking growth and deeper spiritual dimension in our lives.
We know we can be honest about our shortcomings in an atmosphere of complete trust and confidentiality.
Our primary concern is for people in recovery, their families, friends and other interested persons.
We acknowledge that AA and the other "12 Step Based" programs of recovery are not only the most effective methods for coping with disease of chemical dependency and other obsessive compulsive disorders, but are also spiritual programs and a way of life worthy of emulation by anyone.
We believe that God has a unique plan for our lives and wants us to live abundantly and joyously.
We believe that this abundant life is available to us through God's son, Jesus Christ.
We believe in the power of prayer, both individual and corporate, and that our petitions will be answered through Christ.
We believe in the power of community knowing that there is a strength and source of support in this fellowship that transcends anything attainable on an individual basis.
We believe our continued growth is utterly dependent on our willingness to share the Good News and to be available for any calls for help from persons struggling with dependency issues.
