About

A group of recovering alcoholics who practice a more secular, non-religious
approach to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Atheists, Agnostics & All Others was founded in 2008 by rebels/visionaries to serve as an alternative, inclusive environment for people of all types of belief and non-belief in A.A. We have grown and continue to serve as an oasis for atheists, agnostics, free thinkers and all others seeking sobriety within A.A.

We are in District 3 of Area 18, which covers the area of southern Idaho (south of the Salmon River) and a small portion of eastern Oregon (Ontario and Vale), which is part of the Pacific Region.

Our group has multiple service positions available. If you are interested in getting involved, please see the chairperson after the meeting.

“It must never be forgotten that the purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for membership. No demands are made on anyone. An experience is offered which members may accept or reject. That is up to them.” 

-Bill W.

Terms We Use

Sponsor: an alcoholic with experience in the AA program of recovery who helps another alcoholic work the 12 steps, offering guidance and support on a continuous, individual basis.

12 Steps: a series of actions, completed under the guidance of a sponsor, intended to serve as the basis of the AA program of recovery. Many of our members use alternative 12 steps that don’t use the word “God.”

12 Traditions: guidelines for how AA should function as an organization, how members and groups should interact, and generally-accepted standards of behavior.

Group Conscience: The general thoughts, decisions, knowledge, purpose and actions of the group. It is what the group considers as a whole to be correct, right, or morally good for the group and AA at large. The group conscience is derived from as many members of the group as possible, expressing the widest range of points of view on a subject, and allowing enough time for members to take information into consideration before any decision is made.

Business Meetings

The AA&AO group holds a monthly business meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8 pm MST.  The business meeting is open to anyone who would like to attend.