Meeting Definitions

Open Meeting: Open to OA members and non-OA visitors. All meetings are considered open unless otherwise indicated.

Closed Meeting: Open to anyone with a desire to stop eating compulsively or anyone who thinks they may have a problem with compulsive overeating, this includes newcomers.

Special Focus Meetings: (gay and lesbian, women’s, 100-pounders, maintainers, anorexic/bulimic, etc.) are composed of individuals who feel they can more readily identify with fellow OAers with similar attributes.

Special Topic Meetings: (Big Book Study, Lifeline, Speaker, Newcomer, etc.) have a defined topic of discussion.

NOTE: Not all meetings have a Special Focus or Special Topic.

According to the Traditions, bylaws and policies of OA, the only requirement for OA membership is the desire to stop eating compulsively. We ask each person attending to respect the meeting’s group conscience. All registered meetings welcome and give a voice to any person who has the desire to stop eating compulsively.

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  • Wilmington Sat 10:05am (in-person)

    In-person
    Church of the Servant 4925 Oriole Dr, Wilmington, North Carolina

    Join us at the Church of the Servant  4925 Oriole Dr.  Wilmington, NC  28403 for a literature meeting, including OA steps and/or Traditions, Big Book, Speaker Meeting.

  • Durham Sat 11am (in-person)

    In-person
    Westminister Presbyterian Church Log House Building 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC

    Variable format, newcomer meeting available; note duration is 1.5 hr.

  • Is Food a Problem for You?

    Serenity Days
    Westminister Presbyterian Church Log House Building 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC

    Want more information on Hope for the Holidays? Come hear speakers, get free pamphlets, ask questions from our panel of Recovering Compulsive Overeaters, games, music, and crafts. ***If you'd love to join us, our regular meeting starts at 11am, then…

  • Greenville Mon 7pm (Zoom)

    Virtual
    First Presbyterian Church 1400 S Elm St, Greenville, North Carolina

    Big Book. Zoom Meeting ID: 819 4768 5400 Passcode: 403114

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