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Saturday 14th January, 1.30-3.30pm
– open to all CoDA members
– run by the London & South East Region
Will include:
- Share on being a GSR
- Forum time where members can share group questions and issues, and experience, strength and hope about matters affecting CoDA meetings
- And a workshop session on Service Concept 1, based on The Twelve Concepts – Alive And Strong
Please note, due to lack of service the LSER does not currently function as a committee, but plans to run these workshops every three months.
Zoom Meeting ID: 870 1827 1005
Passcode: 493850Doors open 1.15pm
Full Agenda – PDF
The Twelve Service Concepts – Alive Strong (coda.org)
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th January
The CoDA Noddfa retreat committee are happy to invite you to attend the CoDA Mixed Retreat this January in person at the wonderful location of Noddfa, Penmaenmawr in North Wales. The Retreat runs from Friday 13th January to Sunday 15th January.
TO RESERVE A PLACE
Please first reserve a place with the committee, providing your email address and/or mobile number to CoDANoddfaRetreat@outlook.com or 07853865040It is important that we be able to contact you to confirm your place and attendance on the retreat and to confirm numbers for our hosts.
We then ask they you contact NODDFA directly to pay a non-refundable deposit of £20 (or pay the full balance) as a commitment to attendance.)
Updates added to website – 27th October – from Noddfa Retreat Committee.
Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF
Please contact Noddfa directly to pay the fee of £160 for accommodation and food for your stay, this is paid directly to NODDFA by cheque or BACS.
Additionally, there is a £10 Registration Fee to be paid on arrival which goes to CoDA.
Please provide them with your phone number and if possible an
email address to contact you for information relating to the retreat and your booking and cancellations.
There will be an initial cut off for reserving places on the 10th December.
Please not that you may also arrange separately with NODDFA if you wish to stay on the nights before or after the retreat.
Retreat timings
Registration is from 4pm on 13th January (Dinner 6.30pm) and the retreat ends Sunday 15th January at 3pm.
- This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA
- Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale.
- The retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous.
- No outside speakers are involved.
There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.
Readings at meetings throughout the weekend will be taken from the following literature:
- The CoDA big book
- The codependents anonymous workbook
- In this moment daily meditation book
- …along with reading selections from CoDA approved literature.
CoDA literature will be available to purchase during the retreat.
Bring along a teddy, picture of yourself as a child and anything that may help reach and comfort your child within.
The Retreat will take place at Noddfa spirituality centre. Noddfa is home to a small, extremely kind and friendly spiritual group of religious Sisters and is a venue used by 12 Step and numerous other groups throughout the year. It is a lovely old house with views of the sea and the hills. The grounds are full of trees, colourful shrubs and flowers. There is also a walled vegetable garden, a labyrinth and many other hidden treasures.
NODDFA is a Welsh word meaning ‘haven’ or ‘refuge’. A place of peace and welcome, a place where you can regain energy. This is the venue we have again chosen for our Retreat and we hope it will be a time for you to relax and recharge while taking time to be self-aware.
During your stay it is not compulsory to attend all the meetings if you do not wish to.
The beach is a 10 minute walk downhill, and obviously it takes longer coming back. The mountains are also accessible and the grounds around Noddfa are vast. Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas.
Please bring a towel and a hot water bottle for extra comfort. The rooms (and attendance) will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
It is assumed that the retreat will be able to accommodate around 36 attendees as with previous years.
Any further CoDA queries for the retreat
Please contact the retreat committee by phone / Whatsapp on 07853865040 or by email CoDANofddfaRetreat@outlook.com
The food at Noddfa is wholesome and plentiful (and their soda bread is delicious!). If you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc. please inform Noddfa when you are booking directly with them.
NODDFA details are as follows:
Phone number: 01492 623473
Email: noddfapen@aol.com
Website: https://www.noddfa.org.uk
We are looking forward to an exciting and uplifting Retreat and to
welcome new and previous participants.
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Sharing
Bearing in mind the spiritual aspect of our admission in the First Step of our powerlessness over others, the CoDA Fellowship Service Manual (FSM) offers guidelines for personal, written, and electronic communications for individual members and groups, including those engaging in outreach and fellowship service work.
Guidelines for sharing – Approved 2010
The following statement is to be read before the meeting opens for general sharing
When many of us were growing up no-one listened to us. We were told our feelings were wrong or that they did not matter. We were often interrupted and criticised.
As adults we are used to taking care of other people and not taking responsibility for our own lives.
So in our meetings we speak about our own experiences and feelings. We listen without comment to what others say because it is true for them. In this way we work towards taking responsibility for our own lives, rather than giving advice to others.
It is important for our recovery to know that we can share without fear of interruption, contradiction or criticism.
- We do not judge, offer advice or comment on what other people say in meetings, even if the comment is positive or solicited – this is ‘feedback‘.
- We do not interrupt one another or engage in discussion – this is called ‘crosstalk‘. When sharing, we use ‘I’ statements and avoid using the word ‘you’, ‘we’, ‘one’ or addressing someone by ‘name’. Crosstalk can include: physical contact or touch, passing tissues, excessive laughter, verbal sounds and noises.
Crosstalk and feedback are strongly discouraged in CoDA, since as codependents we are working to break away from dependency on what others think, feel or advise.
Crosstalk infringes on boundaries, and many people find crosstalk or feedback unsafe. When we ask for no crosstalk, we have set a boundary in order to create a safe environment. No crosstalk nurtures recovery rather than codependency. It reminds us to focus on our own recovery rather than be distracted with helping or controlling others.
If a previous member’s share echoes within you and inspires you to speak, we suggest you stick to the ‘general topics’ you identify with, only. If you would like to speak to someone about something they have shared, please do so after the meeting, asking their consent first.
The secretary may read these guidelines again to remind members of this CoDA principle. Please do not be upset or embarrassed if this happens – it is only to maintain the safety of the room, to help us identify codependent behaviour and to further our recoveries and awareness of this principle.
If you think these guidelines have been violated or are not being observed, please ask the secretary to read them again at the end of that particular share.
To be read during meeting, AFTER a specific share, by the secretary
If FEEDBACK occurs…
We would like to gently remind the group that all feedback, including positive comment, is discouraged, since as codependents we are working to establish our own realities and opinions free from the judgement, advice and opinions of other people, even those we love and respect. This is not a criticism but only a reminder and a useful tool to preserve the safety of the room and further our recovery from codependency.
If CROSSTALK occurs…
We would like to gently remind the group that crosstalk or mentioning people by name is discouraged in CoDA, as we all have a right to share without fear of being misinterpreted or having our boundaries violated.
‘YOU’/’WE’/’ONE’ STATEMENTS…
We would like to gently remind the group that we are encouraged to further our personal recovery from codependency by refraining from using the word ‘you’, ‘we’ or ‘one’ in our sharing and instead, keep the focus on our own recovery by using ‘I’ statements. Changing the language we use in meetings and working to keep the focus on ourselves is a valuable tool in recognising and nurturing our own reality and identity.
See also
CoDA UK – Sharing Guidelines
Healthy Meetings – handbook
For Safety Sake – guidelines
Communication & Recovery
CoDA.org – Online communications guidelines
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business. NSC Committee Members and Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
Please note, the minute taker will record any votes and actions, which we will review at the end of the meeting. Any references to individuals are on a first name basis only. If you do not wish to be mentioned by name in the minutes, please make this clear to the minute taker.
Please join the zoom call just before 1pm
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Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at communications@codauk.org.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 5th November.
| Agenda Item | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. (20 mins) | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| 2. Introductions and Feelings check in (individual only, i.e. not service, subcommittee or group reports) (15 mins) If any groups wish to bring reports or questions, please raise them at item 10. AOB is at item 11. | 1.20 | 1.35 |
| 3. Request for a member to take minutes Establish voting entity (5 mins) | 1.35 | 1.40 |
| 4. Matters arising from August NSC minutes Minutes attached. Are there any questions arising? Any updates? Draft Mission statement of NSC – vote required for this to be uploaded to the website – please read supporting document attached: NSC Members Guidelines 2022 draft (updated following last NSC – amendments are in red) (15 mins) | 1.40 | 1.55 |
| 5. Treasury report (30 mins) Report and addendum Questions for Treasurer from last NSC: i). What is the NSC’s prudent reserve and when did CoDA UK NSC last make a 7th tradition donation? ii). How does 2022 compare to 2018 donations? iii). Is there any information on the possible outstanding debt to CoDA Literature? Carried forward from last NSC – Charitable status – update Carried forward from last NSC – meeting funding (startup-up or return to face-to-face) | 1.55 | 2.25 |
| 6. Reports and updates from members in service preferably circulate in advance, or brief verbal bullet points only and any questions arising from these (5 mins each) | ||
| 6a. Sponsorship Committee – Report attached Results of group conscience regarding safeguarding issue discussed at last NSC – and proposal that these statements be added to the CoDA Safeguarding Policy Document (votes required): 1. Sponsors do not ever give advice on medication in any circumstances, even if they are trained professionals. The only person who can give advice on medication is the sponsee’s own medical professional. 2. That only CoDA Approved Literature be used in sponsoring. (15 minutes) | 2.25 | 2.40 |
| 6b. Member Networks/CoDA Outreach Groups – no report this meeting | ||
| 6c. Literature – no report this meeting | ||
| 6d. PLI – Report attached i). Update on insurance policy ii). Does the previous proposal (cover all UK meetings) still need discussing at a future NSC? | 2.40 | 2.50 |
| 6e. Website & meetings list– no report this meeting | ||
| 6f. Comms – no report this meeting | ||
| 6g. Public Information – no report this meeting | ||
| 6h. CoDA Teen – no report this meeting | ||
| 6i. North Region – report attached | ||
| 6j. London & South East Region – report attached | ||
| 10-minute break (may be moved if earlier timings change) | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| 7. CoDA Service Conference update (20 mins) Written report to follow | 3.00 | 3.20 |
| 8. Service positions vacant (10 mins) Discussion if needed; votes Key positions vacant: – Secretary – Literature Secretary – Public Liability Insurance All available service positions, including shared ones: https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/ | 3.20 | 3.30 |
| 9. Agenda items , carried forward from last NSC or newly submitted 30 second timed shares | ||
| 9a. Proposal from LSER on 7th Tradition Funds See also written report from LSER. Vote required. 1. Request that the NSC takes over the LSER bank account again and holds the remaining £3000 as a reserve for such time as the LSER resumes as a committee. (15 minutes) | 3.30 | 3.45 |
| 9b. Proposal from Treasurer on Paypal Request attached. 1. For the NSC to have a Paypal account into which groups may pay their donations, and out of which a Zoom account can be serviced by direct debit. – To connect the Paypal account to the bank account – To name the Paypal account: NSC Treasurer CoDA UK. Not to add a DONATE button on the webpage, so as not to invite rogue / member / non-group donations 2. Write a guide “How To Set up an Anonymous PayPal Account”, which could be published onto the website, or not, if groups want guidance. | 3.45 | 4.00 |
| 9c. NSC meetings in 2023 And whether to hold an AGM (15 minutes) | 4.00 | 4.15 |
| 10. Any Other Business (30 minutes) | 4.15 | 4.45 |
| 11. Agree actions on screen so minutes can be circulated straight away. (10 minutes) | 4.45 | 4.55 |
| 12. Date of next meeting – n/a, to be decided at 9c | 4.20 | 4.35 |
| 13. Close. Promises and long form Serenity Prayer (5 minutes) | 4.55 | 5.00 |
Previous meeting minutes are published here.
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/PI/Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chair can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 Motion carried
Theme ‘Healthy & Loving Relationships’
10.30am to 6.30pm UK time (GMT)
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Password: 917411No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100. Doors open 10.15am.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30am to 12.00: Mtg 1 – Learning to Love the Self
12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break
1.00 to 2.30pm: Mtg 2 – Building Healthy and Loving Relationships ( 2 Speakers )
2.30 to 3.00pm: break
3.00 to 4.30pm: Mtg 3 – Spirituality
4.30 to 5.00pm: break
We remain online during all the breaks; please feel free to stay and chat.
5.00 to 6.15pm: Open get-together for people to share or perform songs, poems, jokes, talents, magic tricks etc.….this will be an opportunity to have fun and share in a different way, or to just be there and enjoy the fellowship.
6.15 to 6.30pm – Closing.
This convention complies with CoDA UK approval guidelines: CoDA Traditions are observed and only CoDA approved literature is read or available for sale.
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6th Aug 2022 – NSC meeting
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. NSC Committee Members and Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
Please note, the minute taker will record any votes and actions, which we will review at the end of the meeting. Any references to individuals are on a first name basis only. If you do not wish to be mentioned by name in th minutes, please make this clear to the minute taker.
Please join the zoom call just before 1pm
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Password: 874688
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Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at communications@codauk.org.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 6th August.
| Agenda Item | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. (20 mins) | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| 2. Introductions and Feelings check. (individual only, i.e. not service, subcommittee or group reports) (20 mins) If any groups wish to bring reports or questions, please raise them at item 10. AOB is at item 11. | 1.20 | 1.35 |
| 3. Request for a member to take minutes. Establish voting entity (5 mins) | 1.35 | 1.40 |
| 4. Matters arising from May minutes Are there any questions arising? Any updates? (10 mins) | 1.40 | 1.55 |
| 5. Treasury report (to follow) (30 mins) Report and addendum attached Questions for Treasurer from last NSC: 1. What is the NSC’s prudent reserve and when did CoDA UK NSC last make a 7th tradition donation? 2. How does 2022 compare to 2018 for donations? 3. Is there any information on the possible outstanding dept to CoDA Literature? Carried forward from last NSC – Charitable status – update Carried forward from last NSC – meeting funding (start-up and return to face-to-face) | 1.55 | 2.25 |
| 6. Reports and updates from members in service (only when agreed in advance – significant matters, discussion needed, etc) 30 second timed shares following verbal reports | 2.10 | |
| 6a. Sponsorship Committee – Report attached Results of group conscience regarding safeguarding issue discussed at last NSC – and proposal that these statemetns be added to the CoDA Safeguarding Policy Document (vote required): 1. Sponsors do not ever give advice on medication in any circumstances, even if they are trained professionals. The only person who can give advice on medication is the sponsee’s own medical professional. 2. That only CoDA Approved literature be used in sponsoring. | 2.15 | |
| 6b. Member Networks/CoDA Outreach Groups – no report this meeting | 2.20 | |
| 6c. Literature – no report this meeting | ||
| 6d. PLI – Report to be attached Update on insurance policy Does the previous proposal (cover all UK meetings) still need discussing at a future NSC? | 2.40 | 2.50 |
| 6e. Website & meetings list – no report this meeting | ||
| 6f. Comms – no report this meeting | ||
| 6g. Public Information – no report this meeting | ||
| 6h. CoDA Teen – no report this meeting | ||
| 6i. North Region – report attached | ||
| 6j. London & South East Region – report attached | ||
| 7. CoDA Service Conference update (5 mins) | 2.50 | 2.55 |
| 10-MINUTE BREAK (may be moved if earlier timings change) | 2.55 | 3.05 |
| 8. Service positions vacant (20 mins) Discussion if needed; votes Key positions vacant: – Secretary – Literature Secretary – Public Liability Insurance All available service positions, including shared ones: https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/ | 3.05 | 3.25 |
| 9. Pre-submitted agenda items (55 mins) 10 minute each or more at Chair’s discretion; 30 second timed shares | 3.25 | |
| 9a. Draft Mission statement of NSC (10 minutes) Please read supporting document: NSC Members Guidelines 2022 draft for updating – for discussion. | ||
| 9b. CoDA UK charity registration (10 minutes) “Where we’re up to” statement (as noted in May minutes) & discussion | ||
| 9c. Agenda request, proposal: Support groups to 3 months or 13 weeks, by way of a donation, not a loan. Announce in all WhatsApp groups and to GSRs by email that 3 months/13 weeks of rent for Face to Face meetings is to be made available. | ||
| 9d. Agenda request, proposal: The PLI to cover all groups or else no groups. The NSC does not enter into a legal contract between itself and the group whose payment doesn’t result in being added by the underwriters, therefore why is the NSC not providing cover across the board, whether payment is forthcoming or not? | ||
| 9e. Agenda request: Safeguarding issue & emergency group conscience of Sponsorship Committee (please read supporting document) – vote required on sending out email and possibly temporary service role. | 4.20 | |
| 10. Groups/GSRs/Members (25 minutes) – Group reports & questions – Possible topic to discuss – lack of service in many groups | 4.20 | 4.35 |
| 11. Any Other Business (15 minutes) | 4.35 | 4.50 |
| 12. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away (5 mins) | 4.50 | 4.55 |
| 13. Agree date of next meeting – 5th November? (2 minutes) | 4.55 | 4.57 |
| 9. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer (5 minutes) | 4.57 | 5.00 |
Previous meeting minutes are published here.
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/PI/Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chair can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 Motion carried
Date: Saturday 30th July 2022
Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30pm (with short break)
We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland.
We will use the first 30-40 minutes to bring reports from our own meetings, putting forward any questions, problems or suggestions we might have regarding CoDA meetings etc. There will then be a CoDA Literature Workshop where we read and share on fellowship literature.
We are hoping to plan further workshops for our region to aid and strengthen our CoDA recovery, and a two day workshop on the 12-Piece Relationship Toolkit and or the Blue Book has been suggested. We need your input to arrange this, so please join us.
We are hoping members might like to come forward as representatives of their home group, General Service Representatives (GSRs), ordinary CoDA members as well as newcomers who might think about enhancing their CoDA Recovery by dipping their toes into enjoying CoDA fellowship and service. No one is ‘in charge’ – we are all trusted servants willing to give what we have been freely given: recovery from codependency.
Please join with us – we need your support to continue carrying the message of CoDA recovery, experience, strength and hope to the still-suffering codependent. All are welcome.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 30th July 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm, workshop starts 2pm until 4.30pm.
Date: Saturday 30th July, 2022
Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30/5pm
(with short break)
Meeting on Zoom
Zoom ID: 852 0891 0153
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Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888
What is LSER and what does it do?
The London & South East Region (LSER) is an area-wide group formed to enable connection between the CoDA groups in our area. Meetings are principally a forum for Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and members to come together in CoDA spiritual principles of service and unity to discuss CoDA business, share what is working in their meetings, raise issues, and discuss putting on events and other community building activities.
Currently CoDA is struggling nationwide to fill service positions and the LSER may not be able to continue if no-one comes forward to do service.
This will be the main topic for discussion at the meeting.
Positions vacant from July are: Chair, Comms Secretary, Minutes Secretary, Regional Rep. All service positions can be shared between members, and anyone coming forward to do service will be supported by the outgoing members.
Please announce and post the zoom joining link in your groups. All CoDA members are welcome to attend the meeting.
NEXT MEETING : July 9th 2022 – 1:30 – 5pm
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7th May 2022 – NSC meeting
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00
In recent years, the National Service Committee (NSC) of CoDA UK has flourished, with members filling most of the available service positions. However, due to personal circumstances, several committee members have recently had to step down from their roles, and this means there are a number of vacant positions, which could have an impact on the work of the NSC.
Available roles are now all listed on the website here: https://codauk.org/open-service-positions/ and you can see the full list of committee roles here: https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/.
To take account of all these changes and ensure the health of the NSC, it has been agreed by members that we will hold an open Group Inventory to look at the NSC and its work at our next scheduled meeting on 7th May. Everyone in the fellowship is welcome to attend.
The format for this session is included in the attached agenda and the meeting will be chaired by Andy from the London and South East Region.
Please join the zoom call just before 1pm
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Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at communications@codauk.org.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 7th May.
| Agenda Item | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. 20 mins | 1 PM | 1:20 PM |
| 2. Introductions and Feelings check. 20 mins | 1:20 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 3. Request for a member to take minutes and voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper 10 mins | 1:40 PM | 1:50 PM |
| 4. Discussion of mission statement for NSC. Consider the purpose of the NSC as an entity of CoDA UK. 60 mins | 1:50 PM | 2:50 PM |
| 10 minute break | 2:50 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5. Inventory of NSC service work in progress and forward look at work planned but not yet started/ put on hold . What subcommittees/activities are currently active/healthy with members in service? What work is essential for the UK fellowship to continue? What can stay on hold until members come forward to serve? 60 mins | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6. Service positions available – Nominations, discussions and votes. 20 mins All available positions: https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/ Plus 1-2 CSC reps/alternates (no job description available) | 4 PM | 4:20 PM |
| 7. Consider any legal requirements of the NSC if it’s to gain charity status. Agree next steps for the NSC based on the outcome of items 4,5 & 6 30 mins | 4:20 PM | 4:50 PM |
| 8. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 5 mins | 4:50 PM | 4:55 PM |
| 9. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer 5 mins | 4:55 PM | 5 PM |
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/ votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/ PI/ Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 – motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chairman can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 – motion carried
25th June 5pm – UK (BST) – 26th June 5pm – UK (BST)
(25th June Noon (EST) – 26th June Noon EST)
Be a part of this major 24 Hour World CoDA Event
Topics include:
“Higher Power, Literature, The Most Important Relationship”
“Sponsorship”
“’I’ Statements, For Safety’s Sake”
“Step Eleven and Mindfulness”
Note: session ties below are EDT
UK (British Summer Time) – 5 hours ahead
12PM session (EDT) = 5pm UK Time (BST)
Register for the event:
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/298206131567If you have any questions, please contact:
Sara J: sarajcoda@gmail.com
Denire: Denire.coda@gmail.com
LeSha C: Lcharnetsky@gmail.com
Mahima C: mahima.coda.outreach@gmail.com
Melanie G: Melanieagreenmhm@gmail.com
We are still looking for presenters, leaders, and Zoom hosts. If interested, please contact:
Katja F: Katja.Fleck@outlook.com
Date: Saturday 30th April, 2022
Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30/5pm (with short break)
We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland.
This will be a CoDA Literature Workshop together online with firstly a short discussion, putting forward any questions, problems or suggestions you might have regarding CoDA meetings etc.
We are hoping members might like to come forward as representatives of their home group, General Service Representatives (GSRs), ordinary CoDA members as well as newcomers who might think about enhancing their CoDA Recovery by dipping their toes into enjoying CoDA fellowship and service.
We are hoping to plan further workshops for our region to aid and strengthen our CoDA recovery, including having more weekend retreats. We need your input so please join us.
Our Workshop will include readings and sharing on various CoDA Literature which has been so helpful in enhancing our CoDA recovery. There will be time for all to share, for those who wish to.
We are looking for assistance to keep our Intergroup relevant and helpful to serve the needs of all our members. No one is ‘in charge’ – we are all trusted servants willing to give what we have been freely given: recovery from codependency.
Please join with us – we need your support to continue carrying the message of CoDA recovery, experience, strength and hope to the still-suffering codependent. All are welcome.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 30th April 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm, workshop starts 2pm until 4.30/5pm.
Date: Saturday 30th April, 2022
Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888
Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30/5pm
(with short break)
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Password: 715822
Working the steps in CoDA;
exploring different Sponsorship approaches
Saturday 23rd April, 1.00 – 3.30 London (UK time) (8am EST)
(doors open 12.30, there will be a 15 minute comfort break)
CoDA UK NSC is inviting you is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: CoDA Quarterly sponsorship workshop
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Coda UK NSC – Sponsorship Committee
Meeting ID: 351 424 5975
Passcode: traditions
Are you looking for a sponsor?
Are you wondering if you’re ready to be a sponsor?
Are you looking for new sponsees?
Come along to listen and share experience, strength and hope about being a sponsee, a sponsor or being a co-sponsor.
This workshop is an introduction to the various ways of sponsorship, and not necessarily the place where you will find a sponsor. People will share how they found a sponsor. You have to do your part. Finding a sponsor is an active process within Recovery. We have to investigate our own route to acquiring a sponsor through attending weekly meetings, doing service in a home group and joining WhatsApp groups (see below).
No Registration required to attend this event. Zoom limit of 100 people
Next date: these workshops will run quarterly and future dates will be shared.
Format: A CoDA meeting with a 15 minute break.
Only CoDA speakers. Only CoDA approved literature.
No entrance fee. 7th Tradition donated to National Committee.
Opportunities for Service on the day:
- Giving 10 minute chair about being a Sponsor, Sponsee, Co-Sponsor
- Being Chair Finder
- Reading Script
- Booking person to contact venue and secure place
- Spiritual Timekeeper
- Greeter
- Newcomers rep
If you would like to do service, please email sponsorship@codauk.org
You can email sponsorship@codauk.org and request a printed, pdf or .doc version, and be put on the mailing list of future workshops.
We have a script for the workshop, if that helps: all are welcome to read and comment:
CoDA Org Sponsorship Resources
- CoDA – Sponsorship
- CoDA – Sponsorship – leaflet
- CoDA – Support for Sponsors
- CoDA – Working the Steps in a Group
- CoDA – Paid literature
- CoDA – Free materials
An account of Step Group – Coda World
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding
Coda Fellowship Forum Audio Recording
CoDA – Fellowship Forum – Audio recordings
CoDA Endorsed Literature
CoDA – blue book: < US – CoRE > < UK / EU > <eBook sample >
CoDA – green book: < US – CoRE > < UK / EU >
What is LSER and what does it do?
The London & South East Region (LSER) is an area-wide group formed to enable connection between the CoDA groups in our area. Meetings are principally a forum for Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and members to come together in CoDA spiritual principles of service and unity to discuss CoDA business, share what is working in their meetings, raise issues, and discuss putting on events and other community building activities.
We have a GSRs forum at every meeting where GSRs can connect with other groups in sharing experience about issues affecting their groups.
At present we have a Chair, Treasurer, Communications Secretary and Regional Representative, and we hope to attract members into service to be able to carry out other activities, such as visiting speakers, workshops, or conventions.
Please consider becoming part of Region, either as an officer or GSR for your local meeting. Please see the following link for more information on Regions/Intergroups: https://coda.org/outreach/connecting-members/voting-entity-intergroup-support/
We meet online every 3 months on the 2nd Saturday in Jan, Apr, July and Oct between 1.30 and 5pm. All CoDA members are welcome to attend.
If you are interested in attending please send an email to Annie (comms sec) at coda.uk.se.region@gmail.com or see the posts on the CoDA UK Noticeboard WhatsApp group or on the events page on the website.
What are the advantages of connecting meetings to form an Intergroup?
Responses from members (sharing experience, strength and hope):
- Having a voice
- Being the voice from your group and to your group (if you are a Group Service Representative)
- Connecting with other members
- Sharing different ideas and support for putting on events including retreats, conventions or workshops.
- Practicing recovery skills, using the traditions and carrying the message (Tradition Twelve)
- Working as a group (you don’t have to do it all yourself)!
NEXT MEETING : April 9th – 1:30 – 5pm
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CoDA Connections – New submissions
Call For New Submissions!
Have Weekly Readings and Meeting in Print been helpful or thought-provoking for you?
Consider submitting your story and sharing your insight with other CoDA members!
How has CoDA changed your life? Sharing your experience, strength and hope may help thousands of codependents still suffering. Everybody in CoDA has a recovery story to tell.
Please email: connections@coda.org
Some Possible Topics: (Could include, but not limited to!)
- Sharing Strength and Hope
How CoDA and the 12 Steps have made a positive impact
- Lessons Learned
Lessons learned while you’ve been working the CoDA program
- Working the 12 Steps
Your experience working one or more of the 12 Steps
- Affirmations
Original affirmations you may have come up with
- Recovery – Tips and Techniques
Helpful Tips and techniques, which are in line with our traditions and documents.
- Words of Wisdom
What are some of your favorite sayings? How about submitting your own?
- Other Thoughts
Observations, perspectives, etc
(We ask that no submissions or articles violate the letter or spirit of the 12 Steps or 12 Traditions. We also request that authors refrain from using second party “You” statements, and stick to first person “I” statements.)
We look forward to hearing from you.
In Service,
The CoDA Co-NNections Committee (Weekly Readings and Meeting in Print)
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12th March 2022 – NSC Meeting
Time: 13:00 for 13.30-17:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
Please note there are several service positions currently available. please attend if you are interested in offering service.
Available service positions
Available service positions details are posted here.
Current positions include:
- Meeting list coordinator
- Web Service
- Communications Service
- Public Liability Insurance
- Bank Signatory
Submit Agenda Items (for future events)
Please submit any agenda items to secretary@codauk.org using the following template.
Previous meeting minutes are published here.
How to join the meeting:
The meeting is open to all members, not just GSRs, using the Zoom details below.
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688
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5th February 2022 – NSC meeting
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
NSC February Agenda
Please note there are several service positions currently available. please attend if you are interested in offering service.
Available service positions
Available service positions details are posted here.
Current positions include:
- Treasurer
- Meeting list coordinator
- Web Service
- Communications Service
- Public Liability Insurance
- GDPR Service
- Bank Signatory
Submit Agenda Items
Please submit any agenda items to secretary@codauk.org using the following template. All items must be submitted by Friday 28th January 2022
Previous meeting minutes are published here.
How to join the meeting:
The meeting is open to all members, not just GSRs, using the Zoom details below.
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688
Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592
We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 29th January 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm starting 2pm until 4pm/4.30pm
Meeting on Zoom:
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Password: 715822
CoDA Intergroup North Region are holding our Quarterly Workshop Meeting on Saturday 29th January 2022 at 2pm until 4pm/4.30pm.
We welcome all CoDA Members and Newcomers in Our Region – from Birmingham right up to and including NW and NE England, and including Scotland, together with all Wales and Northern Ireland, to discuss or put forward any questions or problems or suggestions you might have regarding CoDA and we are hoping to plan further Workshops for our Region to aid and strengthen our CoDA recovery, including having weekend Retreats. We need your input so please join us.
We will also be reading and sharing on various CoDA Literature and there will be time for sharing.
We are also looking for support to keep our Intergroup relevant and helpful to serve the needs of all our members. No one is ‘in charge’ – we are all trusted servants willing to give what we have been freely given –
recovery from codependency.
Please join us – we need your support to continue carrying the message of CoDA recovery, experience, strength and hope to the still suffering codependent. All are welcome.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 29th January, 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm starting 2pm until 4pm/4.30pm
ID: 932 8388 5330
Password: 715822
Contact for further information:
northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888
Friday 14th January to Sunday 16th January 2021
The Noddfa retreat committee are happy to share that with the developments to meeting in person we are able to return to the wonderful location of Noddfa in north Wales to have an in-person retreat in 2022.
Registration is Friday 14th January from 4pm (Dinner 6.30pm) and ends Sunday 16th January at 3pm.
Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF
Cost:
The cost for the retreat (Friday to Sunday) to be paid to NODDFA is £150.
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale. The retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous. No outside speakers are involved.
There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.
Readings at meetings throughout the weekend will be taken from the following literature:
- The CoDA big book
- The codependents anonymous workbook
- In this moment daily meditation book
- Common threads of codependency
- Peeling the onion
- The twelve-piece relationship toolkit
Bring along a teddy, picture of yourself as a child and anything that may help reach and comfort your child within.
The Retreat will take place at Noddfa. Noddfa is home to a small, extremely kind and friendly spiritual group of religious Sisters and is a venue used by 12 Step and numerous other groups throughout the year. It is a lovely old house with views of the sea and the hills. The grounds are full of trees, colourful shrubs and flowers. There is also a walled vegetable garden, a labyrinth and many other hidden treasures.
NODDFA is a Welsh word meaning ‘haven’ or ‘refuge’. A place of peace and welcome, a place where you can regain energy. This is the venue we have again chosen for our Retreat and we hope it will be a time for you to relax and recharge while taking time to be self-aware.
During your stay it is not compulsory to attend all the meetings if you do not wish to.
The beach is a 10 minute walk downhill, and obviously it takes longer coming back. The mountains are also accessible and the grounds around Noddfa are vast. Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas. Please bring a towel and a hot water bottle for extra comfort.
Please contact Noddfa directory for the price of accommodation and food for your stay, this is paid directly to NODDFA by cheque or BACS. Additionally there is a £10 Registration Fee to be paid on arrival which goes to cover the cost of retreat materials and expenses.
The rooms (and attendance) will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. It is assumed that the retreat will be able to accommodate around 36 attendees as with previous years.
Please speak with either Sister Patrice or Sister Mary-Jo to book and pay for your place at Noddfa mentioning the January 2022 Coda Mixed Retreat. There are limited places as this is a very popular event, so it is suggested you book as soon as possible. Please also notify the retreat committee of your booking and your email address at petehcoda@outlook.com
NODDFA details are as follows:
Phone number: 01492-623473
Email: noddfapen@aol.com
Website: http://www.noddfa.org.uk
Any further CODA queries for the retreat please contact Pete by phone/WhatsApp on 07853865040 or by email petehcoda@outlook.com
The food at Noddfa is wholesome and plentiful (and their soda bread is delicious!). If you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc. please inform Noddfa when you are booking directly with them. We are looking forward to an exciting and uplifting Retreat and to welcome new and previous participants.
Exploring different sponsorship approaches
22nd January 1pm – 3:30pm GMT
(Doors open 12:30, there will be a 15 minute comfort break)
Are you looking for a sponsor?
Are you wondering if you’re ready to be a sponsor?
Are you looking for new sponsees?
Come along to listen and share your experience, strength and hope about being a sponsee, a sponsor or being in a step group.
This workshop is an introduction to the various ways of sponsorship, and not necessarily the place where you will find a sponsor. People will share how they found a sponsor. You have to do your part. Finding a sponsor is an active process within Recovery. We have to investigate our own route to acquiring a sponsor through attending weekly meetings, doing service in a
home group and joining WhatsApp groups (see below).
No Registration required to attend this event. Zoom limit of 100 people
Next date: These workshops will run quarterly and these dates will be shared.
Format: a CoDA meeting with a 15 minute break
Only CoDA speakers. Only CoDA approved literature.
No entrance fee. 7th Tradition donated to National Committee.
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Are you willing to do a 10 minute Chair?
Giving your experience strength and hope (ESH) working the steps as a Sponsor, being Sponsored, working in a Step Group, as a Co-Sponsor?
Are you willing to do service to support the workshop?
Opportunities for Service on the day:
Giving 10 minute chair about being a Sponsor, Sponsee, member of Step Group
Being Chair Finder
Reading Script
Booking person to contact venue and secure place
Spiritual Timekeeper
Greeter
Newcomers rep
If you would like to do a service position, please email sponsorship@codauk.org
You can follow that link and post comments on the script of the workshop:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16NaWFwrM8VoeyRzS7PHhH1-YYVt9gmWglh7YoFq7l94/edit?usp=sharing
You can email sponsorship@codauk.org and request a printed, pdf or .doc version, and be put on the mailing list of future workshops.
Web page on Sponsorship:
http://outreach.CoDA.org/index.cfm/connecting-members/sponsorship/
https://CoDA.org/outreach/connecting-members/sponsorship/
Sponsorship Brochure:
http://CoDA.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Sponsorship%20Brochure.pdf
CoDA Org Sponsorship
http://outreach.CoDA.org/index.cfm/connecting-members/sponsorship/
http://CoDA.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Sponsorship%20Brochure.pdf
http://outreach.CoDA.org/index.cfm/connecting-members/sponsorship/resources-for-sponsors/
https://CoDA.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TwelveTipsforSponsors_final.pdf
An account of Step Group – Coda World
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Working%20the%20Steps%20in%20a%20Group%20v4.pdf
Coda Fellowship Forum Audio Recording
www.codependents.org/ff/ff.htm
This is the CoDA blue book: https://www.corepublications.org/product/CoDA-book
and in the UK: https://www.CoDAliterature.co.uk/CoDA-big-book-1002-12-p.asp
This is the green book (CoDA workbook): https://www.corepublications.org/product/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions-workbook
and in the UK: https://www.CoDAliterature.co.uk/CoDA-steps-workbook-40-p.asp
And ebook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twelve-Steps-Traditions-Workbook-ebook/dp/B071L34J7Q/
“I bought the “Kindle” version of the 12 & 12 CoDA workbook. Unfortunately, It doesn’t have full Kindle capabilities such as increasing font size and word wrap; it’s really just a glorified PDF . So it’s worth getting the actual book.”
Saturday 4th December 2021
(2pm – 4pm)
An opportunity to discover the work and service that regions can provide to groups and members, and the value of connection and unity between groups in service and recovery.
During the workshop there will be several speaker shares on topics covering the nature of the current structure and methods for working service in a region. How the ‘homegroup for homegroups’ can work. Sharing experience of growing fellowship through regions. Drawing on the shared experience, strength, and hope within a region, and more. How regions help individual members voices to be heard and represented within CoDA. There will also be opportunity for members to share.
We are especially enthusiastic for members from groups that are not currently served by a region to attend.
Our initial workshop will be held online on Saturday 4th December 2021 from 2pm to 4pm. Following the close of the workshop members are invited to remain and share fellowship and ideas about moving forward together.
We hope to see you at the workshop.
Join us
If you have any questions – email : hannahinrecovery@gmail.com , shellac777@yahoo.com , or petehcoda@outlook.com
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6th November 2021 – NSC meeting
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
NSC November agenda and related information
How to join the meeting:
The meeting is open to all members, not just GSRs, using the Zoom details below.
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| Agenda Item | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. 20 mins | 1 PM | 1:20 PM |
| 2. Introductions and Feelings check with meetings info from General Service Representatives (GSRs) and AOB requests from any attendee who wishes to have an issue discussed that isn’t on the agenda. 20 mins | 1:20 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 3. Voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper 5 mins | 1:40 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 4. Matters arising from August minutes – are there any questions arising from these? 10 mins (Proposal: to remove this as minutes are completed in the meeting) | 1:45 PM | 2:05 PM |
| 5. Reports and updates from members in service circulated in advance – are there any questions arising from these? 20 mins a. LSER report 10 mins b. CSC Delegate reports (5 minutes each) 10 mins | 2:05 PM | 2:25 PM |
| 6. Frank – WhatsApp group safety policy 10 mins | 2:25 PM | 2:35 PM |
| 15-minute break | 2:35 PM | 2:50 PM |
| 7. Service positions available – discussion and votes a. Meeting list coordinator – role description attached; nominations required 10 mins b. Treasurer – role description attached; nominations required 10 mins | 2:50 PM | 3:10 PM |
| 9. To register CoDA UK NSC as a charity 10 mins | 3:10 PM | 3:20 PM |
| 11. AOB 40 mins | 3:20 PM | 4 PM |
| 12. All to agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 10 mins | 4 PM | 4:10 PM |
| 13. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer 5 mins | 4:10 PM | 4:15 PM |
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
7th August 2021 NSC Meeting
Agenda item 5
proposal to the NSC that all service positions run for at least 2 years. 11 for 0 against 2 abstentions
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 11 – motion carried
Agenda item 8
Nominations for NSC Secretary. Cammie A nominated.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 12 – motion carried
Nominations for Literature Secretary. Hannah H nominated.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 13 – motion carried
Treasurer – no nominations
Agenda item 10
Roles and relationships between the NSC and LSER/regions. Subcommittee formed to look at intergroups/regions and where they are. Members nominated Andy, Gillian, Hannah, Pete, Mari, and Philip.
Agenda item 11
CoDA Teen. Subcommittee formed to look at CoDA youth. Members nominated Cammie, Gillian.
CoDA disabilities. Subcommittee formed to look at CoDA youth/teen. Members nominated Gillian, Cammie.
Hardship Fund and rejuvenation of start up fund. Subcommittee formed to investigate what is needed. Members nominated Louise, Andy, Gillian, Hannah.
20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1
That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/ votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/ PI/ Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 – motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15
For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision so need to be accounted for.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried
Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chairman can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 – motion carried
Saturday 30th October 2021
1.45pm for 2pm until 5pm on Zoom
CoDA UK’s North Region Intergroup is trying something new for our next quarterly meeting.
A CoDA member said that a healthy regional group is a “Home Group for Home Groups“.
We would like to explore this concept together in Fellowship.
The meeting is open to all members, including Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and newcomers alike. We are inviting CoDA members from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the North of England and Midlands to join us for an afternoon of fellowship and sharing online on Zoom.
We can raise any concerns, problems or questions from our Home Group, or individually, to share with each other about our experiences of attending a CoDA meeting, Step Groups, Sponsoring/looking for a Sponsor and especially sharing our experiences during the disruptions of the past many months at these most difficult of times.
In this Workshop we can find new opportunities to broaden our Recovery in the Fellowship of CoDA. We can bring news and views from our local meetings that are important to us, where we will be heard in an atmosphere of love, friendship and fellowship and where it will be a safe space to hear or share our Experience, Strength and Hope of CoDA Recovery.
We will be using breakout rooms during the workshop so we can meet and chat with members from other meetings in smaller groups, and then all come back together as a whole group in order to share all the issues and ideas presented: a melting pot of ideas and initiatives to strengthen our CoDA Fellowship and support each other with our own experience, strength and hope carrying us through to our happy road to recovery from codependency and to encourage inclusivity.
The workshop will be held in a relaxed and informal way, following the CoDA Preamble, Welcome, Steps & Traditions, and other CoDA meeting literature.
Some literature it might be useful for groups and members to read together with their Home groups and have in mind when you attend the workshop are:
Building CoDA Community: Healthy Meetings Matter
https://www.codaliterature.co.uk/building-coda-community-healthy-meetings-matter-booklet-23-p.asp
Carrying the Message: Living the Twelfth Step
https://www.codaliterature.co.uk/new-carrying-the-message-living-the-twelfth-step-56-p.asp
Common Threads of Codependency
https://www.codaliterature.co.uk/common-threads-of-codependency-booklet-20-p.asp
Codependency & Recovery – The Differences
Codependency & Recovery – The Differences
Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82116364363?pwd=aEk2QkhlMGdsOWNRVUFKbnp3SkNXQT09
ID: 821 1636 4363
Password: 732740
Come and join us in what promises to be an exciting and helpful experience in CoDA Recovery.
All members – newcomers, seasoned CoDA members, GSRs etc – are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you on 30th October!
In gratitude, love, fellowship and service
CoDA North Region Intergroup
Arizona CoDA Events is proud to present our 35th Anniversary Convention. Join us for 3 days of inspiring speakers and amazing workshops!
About this event
We will start the festivities on Friday Night!
Saturday Morning we have a treat for you! All the way from Italy a beautiful CoDA Morning Meditation, followed by speakers and workshops. There will be a fellowship in the evening for all on to connect and share in the beauty of the day.
Saturday will be filled with more inspiring speakers and workshops.
Save the Date and make plans to be there if not for the entire weekend at least for some of it. More details will be coming your way. Please stay tuned in.
Suggested Donation to support our convention is $25.
To join the events remotely via Zoom – click here
Find out more via coda.org
Saturday 16th October 2021
E KENT CODA CONVENTION ‘From Codependency to Authenticity’
Saturday 16th Oct 2021. No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100. Doors open 10.15am.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30am to 12.00: Topic meeting – The Codependency Dilemma
12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break – we will remain online – please feel free to stay and chat
1.00 to 2.30pm: Service meeting – A Delicate Balance
2.30 to 3.00pm: break
3.00 to 4.30pm: Topic meeting – Authenticity. How do we become our authentic selves?
4.30 to 5.00pm: break
5.00 to 6.15pm: Open get-together for people to share or perform songs, poems, jokes, talents, magic tricks etc.….this will be an opportunity to have fun and share in a different way, or to just hang out and enjoy the fellowship.
6.15 to 6.30pm – Closing.
Meeting ID: 862 6353 1265
Passcode: 704318
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86263531265?pwd=Z0FrejFWRHhyTTZBRW8zamZjUFZUQT09
Saturday 9th October 2021
(12 noon – 6pm)
We are looking for CoDA members interested in leading a workshop or being a speaker. Workshops typically are 1 hour to 1½ hours and Speakers 45 min to 1 hour depending on the number of applicants. The theme of the convention is “Celebrating CoDA Community.”
The number of workshops and speakers will be decided once all the applications are received. We have the ability to provide virtual rooms so there can be multiple workshops or speakers going on at the same time.
We also have the ability to use the interpretation feature via Zoom in one of the virtual rooms. If your group would like to offer interpretation of English workshops to your native language, please contact Events with names and emails of Trusted Servants who would like to provide this service work.
If you are interested in hosting a workshop, being a speaker, or assisting in interpretation during the event, email iccworkshops@coda.org
Deadline to return workshop / speaker application and interpretation information is 10th September 2021
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7th August 2021 – NSC meeting
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
If your group or region has an item of business you would like to bring to this meeting, you would like to nominate yourself for a service role, or you’re a member in service who is providing a report to the meeting, please download and complete this form, and email it to secretary@codauk.org by Friday 23rd July, to enable the Chair and Temporary Proposal Secretary to put together the agenda and circulate it in advance of the meeting. Details of the confirmed agenda and papers will appear below on or around 31st July 2021.
How to join the meeting:
The meeting is open to all members, not just GSRs, using the Zoom details below.
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688
Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592
| Agenda Item | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. 20 mins | 1 PM | 1:20 PM |
| 2. Request for a member to take minutes and agreement on how this will be done (see agreed proposals below) 10 mins | 1:20 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3. Introductions and Feelings check with meetings info from General Service Representatives (GSRs) and AOB requests from any attendee who wishes to have an issue discussed that isn’t on the agenda. 20 mins | 1:30 PM | 1:50 PM |
| 4. Voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper 5 mins | 1:50 PM | 1:55 PM |
| 5. Matters arising from 19th June minutes – are there any questions arising from these? 10 mins 2-year service period for service roles 10 mins | 1:55 PM | 2:15 PM |
| 6. Reports and updates from members in service circulated in advance – are there any questions arising from these? 10 mins a. Sponsorship report b. Treasurer’s report | 2:15 PM | 2:25 PM |
| 7. Items raised by the Treasurer a. Zoom Pro subscription and payment 10 mins b. Funding for new meetings 10 mins | 2:25 PM | 2:45 PM |
| 15-minute break | 2:45 PM | 3 PM |
| 8. Service positions available – discussion and votes a. Secretary – role description and nomination attached 10 mins b. Literature Secretary – role description and nomination attached 10 mins c. Treasurer – role description attached; nominations required 10 mins d. Signatories on CoDA bank account – discussion required 10 mins e. NSC Sponsorship Rep 10 mins | 3 PM | 3:50 PM |
| 9. To register CoDA UK NSC with HMRC as a small, unregistered charity 10 mins | 3:50 PM | 4 PM |
| 10. Discussion of roles and relationships between the NSC and the LSER/Regions 10 mins | 4 PM | 4:10 PM |
| 11. AOB 35 mins | 4:10 PM | 4:45 PM |
| 12. All to agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 10 mins | 4:45 PM | 4:55 PM |
| 13. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer 5 mins | 4:55 PM | 5 PM |
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/ votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/ PI/ Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 – motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chairman can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 – motion carried
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future. The meeting normally takes the format of a service meeting in the morning, and an open CoDA meeting in the afternoon.
The next CoDA North Region meeting will be held on:
Saturday 24th July 2021
Times: 10.15 for 10.30am-13.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Morning 10.30-13.00:
CoDA North is holding our quarterly business meeting which is open to members from all the North region meetings (which include Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).
Join us online/by phone to discuss our region’s CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed but all members are welcome to attend.
If you have any business your group would like to be discussed at the morning meeting, please mention it when you email for the password so that we can put it on the agenda. If possible, the agenda will be circulated in advance to all those registered.
Afternoon Morning 2.00-3.30:
Join us for an open CoDA sharing meeting with fellows from around the North region. This will be run along the lines of a normal CoDA meeting.
NOTE: Meeting Password:
For the safety of the group, you will need a password to join this meeting. Please email northregion@codauk.org to obtain the password any time before the meeting and state which group you attend most regularly. We will monitor the email inbox regularly and respond with the password before 10am on the day of the meeting.
We may not be able to check this account once the morning meeting has begun, so please register your intent to attend the afternoon meeting before 10am.
Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/93283885330?pwd=ZG9RZTA4KzRIejZwTVdMaDdwbHBodz09
Meeting ID: 932 8388 5330
Or dial in on one of the numbers below using the above meeting ID and the password:
- +44 330 088 5830
- +44 131 460 1196
- +44 20 3481 5237
- +44 20 3481 5240
- +44 20 8080 6591
- +44 20 8080 6592
All CoDA members are welcome.
Not able to attend?
Please email northregion@codauk.org with any business or reports from meetings in the North which are not going to be represented in person on the day.
CoDA North Intergroup Contributions
If your group would to like to send a 7th Tradition intergroup contribution to the regional group, please email northregion@codauk.org to request the bank details.
NOTE: This email address is not monitored daily so please be patient to receive a response.
Keep in touch…
If you or your group would like to be kept in touch about the quarterly intergroup meetings, please email northregion@codauk.org with your name, which meeting you represent, and whether you are the Group Service Rep (GSR) or just a member.
In the email please state that you opt in for CoDA North Intergroup to hold your details (name, email address and service position if applicable) in a list for the purpose of sending out dates, agenda and minutes of CoDA North Intergroup meetings, and other announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending an email with ‘REMOVE’ in the subject line.
1:30 – 5pm
All CoDA members are invited and welcome to attend.
Joining details will be sent by email closer to the time.
Email coda.uk.se.region@gmail.com to find out more
Meetings are every 3 months and are principally a forum for Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and members to come together in CoDA spiritual principles of service and unity to discuss CoDA business, share what is working in their meetings, raise issues, and discuss putting on events and other community building activities.
For more information see London South East Region page
Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th June 2021
2021-06-26T09:00:00
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The Monday Online Mixed Group welcomes you with an open invitation to attend their Summer Online Weekend Retreat!
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100 on a first come – first served basis
- The event will NOT be recorded.
- All readings used will be taken from CoDA approved literature including ‘In This Moment Daily Meditations’ booklet and the ‘Twelve Steps’ booklet.
- The Event and meetings all adhere to all the CoDA principles and values.
- All those providing service are fellows in CoDA.
- A Whatsapp Group will be set up for all attendees to facilitate outreach, CoDA fellowship.
- 7th Tradition details are posted below and will be made available during the retreat – all donations will be used to help reach the Co-dependents who still suffer.
7th tradition donations during the retreat can be made anonymously using the following link:
Retreat Meeting details
CoDA Summer Mixed Retreat (Online)
Zoom Meeting ID: 893 0963 1775
Passcode: 788687
or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland
Find your local number here
The meetings schedule and suggested readings for each meeting can be found here:
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is used.
There will be a disco on the Saturday evening and a social gathering on the Sunday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.
Any further CODA queries for the retreat please contact Hannah on hannahinrecovery@gmail.com or Pete on petehcoda@outlook.com
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19th June 2021 – NSC meeting
Time: 12:50 for 13.00-16:00
CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed.
The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.
How to join the meeting:
The meeting is open to all members, not just GSRs, using the Zoom details below.
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688
Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592
Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. 20 mins
1pm – 1:20pm
Request for a member to take minutes and agreement on how this will be done (see agreed proposals below) 10 mins
1:20pm – 1:30pm
Introductions and Feelings check with meetings info from General Service Representatives (GSRs) and AOB requests from any attendee who wishes to have an issue discussed that isn’t on the agenda.
1:30pm – 1:50pm
Voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual time keeper
1:50pm – 1:55pm
Matters arising from 1st May minutes – are there any questions arising from these?
1:55pm – 2:15pm
Public Information (PI) proposals – discussion and votes.
2:15pm – 2:25pm
Service positions available
– discussion and votes 40 mins
a. PLI coordinator – Nomination received and role description attached
b. Chair – Nomination received and role description attached
c. Secretary – role description attached, nominations required
d. Literature Secretary – role description attached, nominations required
2:25pm – 3:05pm
3:05pm – 3:15pm
AOB
3:15pm – 3:30pm
All to agree actions onscreen so minutes can be
circulated straight away
3:30pm – 3:40pm
Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer
3:40pm – 3:50pm
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/ votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/ PI/ Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 – motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried
5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chairman can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 – motion carried
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22nd May East Kent CoDA Convention
Saturday 22nd May
2021-05-22T10:15:00
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Theme ‘Healthy and Loving Relationships’
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100. Doors open 10.15am.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30am to 12.00: Topic meeting – Learning to Love the Self
12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break – we will remain online – please feel free to stay and chat
1.00 to 2.30pm: Tradition 2 in Service and in Relationships
2.30 to 3.00pm: break
3.00 to 4.30pm: Topic meeting – Our Primary Purpose in Relationships
4.30 to 5.00pm: break
5.00 to 6.15pm: Open get-together for people to share or perform songs, poems, jokes, talents, magic tricks etc.….this will be an opportunity to have fun and share in a different way, or to just listen and enjoy the fellowship.
6.15 to 6.30pm – Closing.
Convention Meeting details
East Kent CoDA Convention
Zoom Meeting ID: 869 2668 8874
Passcode: 913079
or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland
Find your local number here
This convention complies with CoDA UK approval guidelines: CoDA Traditions are observed and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May 2021
2021-05-15T09:00:00
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The Monday Online Mixed Group offers an open invitation to attend a weekend of Inner Child related meetings and activities!
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100 on a first come – first served basis
- The event will NOT be recorded.
- All readings used will be taken from CoDA approved literature ‘In This Moment Daily Meditations’ Booklet.
- Activities draw from the content and spirit of CoDA conference approved literature.
- The Event and meetings all adhere to all the CoDA principles and values.
- All those providing service are fellows in CoDA.
- 7th Tradition details are posted below and will be made available during the retreat – all donations will be used to help reach the Co-dependents who still suffer.
7th tradition donations during the retreat can be made anonymously using the following link:
Retreat Meeting details
CoDA Inner Child Weekend (Online)
Zoom Meeting ID: 859 7584 0363
Passcode: 137168
or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland
Find your local number here
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is used.
There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.
Any further CODA queries for the retreat please contact Hannah on hannahinrecovery@gmail.com or Pete on petehcoda@outlook.com
Weekend Schedule
Saturday 15th May
Opening Ceremony – 9am-10am
Meeting – Childhood and life today meeting – 10:15am-11:45am
Activity – Teddy bears Picnic – 12pm-1pm
Meeting – Step 1 – The inner child meeting – 13:15pm-2:45pm
Activity – Yoga (for all levels) – 3pm-4pm
Activity – Music Room – 4pm-5pm
Activity – Teenager Junk Food Dinner – 5pm-6pm
Activity – Art Therapy – 6pm-7pm
Saturday Night Social – 7:15pm-8:15pm
Meeting – Bedtime Story Meeting – 8:30pm-10pm
Activity – Bedtime Meditation – 10:15pm-11:15pm
Sunday May 16th
Meeting – Step 4 The Inner Child Meeting – 1pm-2:30pm
Activity – Selected Step 4 questions writing prompt 2:45-4:15pm
Activity – Improv and Clowning – 4:15pm-5:15pm
Activity – Dinner – 5:15pm-6:30pm
Meeting – Parenting the inner child plus affirmations – 6:45pm-8:15pm
Closing ceremony – 8:15pm-9pm
Inner Child Disco – 9pm -10pm
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Safer Online Meetings
With many of our CoDA meetings moved to internet-based video rooms & phone lines, by now you’ve probably heard of the “bombers” that like to interrupt meetings with their inappropriate behaviours.
Following requests from meetings affected by such interruptions the CoDA Board of Trustees have collated some suggestions to help keep your group’s meetings safe, and we share these for our UK fellows below.
These are not 100% inclusive; it is best to research the help file of the provider or vendor that your meeting chooses.
1. Do not use your personal meeting ID – instead generate a new meeting ID for your meeting. Meeting app accounts allow the creation of many meetings with a unique ID which can be used recurring. The limitation applied is with the concurrent use of different meeting IDs.
2. Consider using a meeting password – even if this is published on a publicly accessible meetings list this can still act as a preventative measure.
3. Consider using a “waiting room” feature – this allows the meeting host(s) to vet each person before granting them access to the meeting. Should someone join the meeting for disruptive purposes they can be removed to the waiting room by the host. This also allows members to provide a new service role.
4. Mute audio as members enter the meeting or once the meeting starts – ask members to unmute when it is their time to share. Once the meeting is running only those providing service by reading the script, reading literature, or sharing need to have their mic open. This can also form a part of meeting etiquette to prevent audio echo and feedback.
5. Turn off screen sharing for everyone but the meeting host(s) – many disruptive joiners share material to interrupt the screen. Having a service position of host allows any sharing of readings or other meeting materials to be performed as part of the service role.
6. Be prepared to remove anyone that is disruptive with inappropriate behaviour – the only requirement to attend a CoDA meeting is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. By joining to disrupt intentionally signals that this is not the reason for joining the meeting.
We hope these suggestions will help you to keep CoDA meetings healthy, safe, and secure!
If your group would like assistance with setting up any of these measures, the UK Web service would be happy to share instructions – please email him on codawebservice@codauk.org.
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future. The meeting normally takes the format of a service meeting in the morning, and an open CoDA meeting in the afternoon.
The next CoDA North Region meeting will be held on:
Saturday 24th April 2021
Times: 10.15 for 10.30am-13.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Morning 10.30-13.00:
CoDA North is holding our quarterly business meeting which is open to members from all the North region meetings (which include Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).
Join us online/by phone to discuss our region’s CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed but all members are welcome to attend.
If you have any business your group would like to be discussed at the morning meeting, please mention it when you email for the password so that we can put it on the agenda. If possible, the agenda will be circulated in advance to all those registered.
Afternoon 2.00-3.30:
Join us for an open CoDA sharing meeting with fellows from around the North region. This will be run along the lines of a normal CoDA meeting.
NOTE: Meeting Password:
For the safety of the group, you will need a password to join this meeting. Please email northregion@codauk.org to obtain the password any time before the meeting and state which group you attend most regularly. We will monitor the email inbox regularly and respond with the password before 10am on the day of the meeting.
We may not be able to check this account once the morning meeting has begun, so please register your intent to attend the afternoon meeting before 10am.
Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/93283885330?pwd=ZG9RZTA4KzRIejZwTVdMaDdwbHBodz09
Meeting ID: 932 8388 5330
Or dial in on one of the numbers below using the above meeting ID and the password:
- +44 330 088 5830
- +44 131 460 1196
- +44 20 3481 5237
- +44 20 3481 5240
- +44 20 8080 6591
- +44 20 8080 6592
All CoDA members are welcome.
Not able to attend?
Please email northregion@codauk.org with any business or reports from meetings in the North which are not going to be represented in person on the day.
CoDA North Intergroup Contributions
If your group would to like to send a 7th Tradition intergroup contribution to the regional group, please email northregion@codauk.org to request the bank details.
NOTE: This email address is not monitored daily so please be patient to receive a response.
Keep in touch…
If you or your group would like to be kept in touch about the quarterly intergroup meetings, please email northregion@codauk.org with your name, which meeting you represent, and whether you are the Group Service Rep (GSR) or just a member.
In the email please state that you opt in for CoDA North Intergroup to hold your details (name, email address and service position if applicable) in a list for the purpose of sending out dates, agenda and minutes of CoDA North Intergroup meetings, and other announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending an email with ‘REMOVE’ in the subject line.
Friday 2nd April to Sunday 4th April 2021
2021-04-02T18:51:00
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The Monday Online Mixed Group welcomes you with an open invitation to attend their Spring Online Weekend Retreat!
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100 on a first come – first served basis
- The event will NOT be recorded.
- All readings used will be taken from CoDA approved literature ‘In This Moment Daily Meditations’ Booklet.
- The Event and meetings all adhere to all the CoDA principles and values.
- All those providing service are fellows in CoDA.
- A Whatsapp Group will be set up for all attendees to facilitate outreach, CoDA fellowship.
- 7th Tradition details are posted below and will be made available during the retreat – all donations will be used to help reach the Co-dependents who still suffer.
7th tradition donations during the retreat can be made anonymously using the following link:
Retreat Meeting details
CoDA Spring Mixed Retreat (Online)
Zoom Meeting ID: 859 7584 0363
Passcode: 137168
or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland
Find your local number here
Spring Retreat Script (inc. readings) browser friendly
Additional meeting readings and materials
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is used.
There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.
Any further CODA queries for the retreat please contact Hannah on hannahinrecovery@gmail.com or Pete on petehcoda@outlook.com
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20th Mar – NSC Additional Meeting
Time: 12:50pm for 1pm-5pm
As agreed at the Group Inventory on 6th February, CoDA UK is holding an additional meeting to complete outstanding business from the last year or so. This meeting is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups. However, business is to be limited to just those items which were not heard or were unresolved at previous meetings, and members proposing those items have been contacted. We will be returning to regular and new business at our next quarterly meeting on 1st May.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed, but all members are welcome to attend, not just GSRs.
The draft agenda is being produced by a small group of trusted servants and will be circulated and made available below on Sunday 14th March. The meeting may be shorter than 4 hours if we only receive a few agenda items.
Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85716378916?pwd=em9xZ2xnYVcxUGJPZUNYWU9KL0VwUT09
Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688
Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196, +44 20 3481 5237
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592
Agenda and items for consideration
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CoDA North Region
Service positions open
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future.
We are presently looking to fill a number of service positions.
Please email northregion@codauk.org to find out more
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(CLC) – CoDA Literature Committee
“Story Gatherers” Project
We are in the process of compiling entries for a stand-alone new book called “Story Gatherers” project.
This stand-alone book, will celebrate our individual journey into CoDA and passing on our Experience, Strength and Hope to the CoDA Fellowship.
These will be stories from across the International World of CoDA. They will be similar, yet different, from the stories at the back of the CoDA Blue Book, written more than 30 years ago, but “Story Gatherers” will encompass the CoDA Fellowship worldwide, with people relating their own personal stories: of where they’ve come from, where they’ve been and where they’re heading, in their recovery in the program of Codependents Anonymous.
We are interested in people of all different diversity, ethnicity, race, religion, LGBGT etc. and especially immigrant families. It might also be helpful to hear different people’s stories whilst they might have been going through the COVID-19 pandemic and how it might have strengthened their resolve and recovery in the face of adversity, and their journey to discovering or rediscovering their own loving, kind, gentle non-judgemental and all accepting Higher Power.
All entries must be written and received, hopefully, by the end of the first week in February, and be between 900 – 4000words, or 3 to 10/12 pages long. These stories have to be edited etc. and presented for approval and acceptance for the CSC 2021 in Ottawa, Canada ahead of time.
Help others receive your valued Experience, Strength and Hope by giving the support of writing your own story for us.
Please send all submissions to:
headed “Story Gatherers” Project
for CoDA Literature Committee (CLC)
(As Soon As Possible)
In gratitude, love, fellowship and service.
Gillian A.
CoDA Literature Committee
“Story Gatherers” Project.
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Upcoming Events
CoDA UK meeting GSRs, meeting contacts and individual members may join the CoDA UK mailing list, to receive CoDA UK communications on topics such as upcoming workshops, retreats, CoDA committee meetings and study sessions and other key information.
Please send an email to: communications@codauk.org to sign up to the mailing list. By doing so, you agree to opt in to receive communications from CoDA UK. You can remove your name from this mailing list at any time by emailing communications@codauk.org.
Power of Connections through Loving & Healthy Relationships or Service
Virtual Workshops and Speakers: Free Registration via Eventbrite. Suggested Donation $10. After you register through Eventbrite you will receive additional instructions via email to register for the Zoom meeting. Agenda will also follow via email.
Eventbrite link: https://2021codaworldretreat.eventbrite.com
Email events@coda.org to find out more
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6th March – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
6th March – UK speaker series – Scott (7 – 9pm )
Note: The teams zoom meeting details have changed
Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 4224 4559
Passcode: 861572or call:
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Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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27th Feb – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
27th February – UK speaker series – Scott (7 – 9pm )
Note: The teams zoom meeting details have changed
Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 4224 4559
Passcode: 861572or call:
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+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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20th Feb – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
20th February – UK speaker series – Judy (7 – 9pm )
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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
Healthy & Loving Relationships
Saturday 13th Feb – 11am – 7pm ( Doors open 10.30am )
Please see below for details. Please share at your meetings and post the info in the chat box if possible. Many thanks.
Join Zoom meeting online
Meeting ID : 839 3271 1093
Passcode: 819902
Or dial one of the numbers below
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland
+33 1 7095 0103 FranceNo pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100
Meetings:
11.00am to 12.30pm – Topic meeting – Healthy & Loving Relationships
1.30 to 3.00pm – The Value of Service – 3 speakers
3.30 to 5pm – Topic meeting – Healthy & Loving Relationships
5.30 to 7.00pm – Open get-together
For people to share or perform songs, poems, jokes, talents, magic tricks etc…..this will be an opportunity to have fun and share in a different way, or to just listen and enjoy the fellowship.
CoDA UK Approved:
CoDA Traditions are observed and only
CoDA approved literature is available for sale
All surplus funds from this event will be sent to CoDA UK.
Any further questions please contact Andy at: shellac777@yahoo.com or Annie at anniew.coda@gmail.com
Meeting opens 6:45pm
13th February – UK speaker series – Alice (7 – 9pm )
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Passcode: 778883or call:
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Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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6th Feb – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
6th February – UK speaker series – Alessandra (7 – 9pm )
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Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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6th Feb – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
6th February – UK speaker series – Alessandra (7 – 9pm )
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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
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+44 203 481 5237 UK
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Places limited to 100, registration is not required
1-5pm online, with programmed breaks during the session
At a National Service Committee (NSC) group conscience meeting on 5th December 2020 it was agreed that there would be a Group Inventory meeting conducted as a priority. This is to help us reflect on our service, to carry out our service roles in a healthy way and to share about our experience in service with the wider fellowship. It will take place instead of our quarterly business meeting.
We invite the fellowship to join us for this session of reflection and discussion, and hope that the experience will assist in sharing the message of service and healthy groups with the fellowship. Group inventories can be used for step groups, home groups and service groups, and allow us to focus on how the traditions and our ultimate authority, a loving Higher Power as expressed to our group conscience, guide our work and our daily lives.
The session will end with a period of reflection to determine the way forward for some of the organisational challenges the NSC has been discussing in recent meetings. This will include next steps on how regularly the NSC meets, and confirmation of the next meeting where regular business will resume, including items of business carried over from previous meetings.
If you would like to attend, please email northregion@codauk.org to register for the meeting link, any time before the meeting, stating which group you attend most regularly. Details of how to join, what software platform you will need and more details on how the inventory will be carried out will be circulated the week before the event.
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future. The meeting normally takes the format of a service meeting in the morning, and an open CoDA meeting in the afternoon.
The next CoDA North Region meeting will be held on:
Saturday 30 January 2021
Times: 10.15 for 10.30am-13.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Morning 10.30-13.00:
CoDA North is holding our quarterly business meeting which is open to members from all the North region meetings (which include Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).
Join us online/by phone to discuss our region’s CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed but all members are welcome to attend.
If you have any business your group would like to be discussed at the morning meeting, please mention it when you email for the password so that we can put it on the agenda. If possible, the agenda will be circulated in advance to all those registered.
Afternoon 2.00-3.30:
Join us for an open CoDA sharing meeting with fellows from around the North region. This will be run along the lines of a normal CoDA meeting.
NOTE: Meeting Password:
For the safety of the group, you will need a password to join this meeting. Please email northregion@codauk.org to obtain the password any time before the meeting and state which group you attend most regularly. We will monitor the email inbox regularly and respond with the password before 10am on the day of the meeting.
We may not be able to check this account once the morning meeting has begun, so please register your intent to attend the afternoon meeting before 10am.
Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/93283885330?pwd=ZG9RZTA4KzRIejZwTVdMaDdwbHBodz09
Meeting ID: 932 8388 5330
Or dial in on one of the numbers below using the above meeting ID and the password:
- +44 330 088 5830
- +44 131 460 1196
- +44 20 3481 5237
- +44 20 3481 5240
- +44 20 8080 6591
- +44 20 8080 6592
All CoDA members are welcome.
Not able to attend?
Please email northregion@codauk.org with any business or reports from meetings in the North which are not going to be represented in person on the day.
CoDA North Intergroup Contributions
If your group would to like to send a 7th Tradition intergroup contribution to the regional group, please email northregion@codauk.org to request the bank details.
NOTE: This email address is not monitored daily so please be patient to receive a response.
Keep in touch…
If you or your group would like to be kept in touch about the quarterly intergroup meetings, please email northregion@codauk.org with your name, which meeting you represent, and whether you are the Group Service Rep (GSR) or just a member.
In the email please state that you opt in for CoDA North Intergroup to hold your details (name, email address and service position if applicable) in a list for the purpose of sending out dates, agenda and minutes of CoDA North Intergroup meetings, and other announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending an email with ‘REMOVE’ in the subject line.
Meeting opens 6:45pm
23rd January – UK speaker series – Mary R (Founder) – (7 – 9pm )
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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Registration is not required
NEXT MEETING : January 9th – 1:45pm
(Meeting runs: 2pm – 5pm)All CoDA members are warmly invited to attend
Meeting ID: 885 6658 2862
Passcode: 463449LSER Communications Secretary
Agenda items for discussion include:
- LSER service position roles and guidelines.
- The best time to hold our meeting to enable more members to attend.
- What kind of support GSRs and groups would like to receive from Region and how you’d like to participate.
- Ideas for events.
By request, there will be a talk on the WhatsApp Outreach and Step Working Groups, with time for questions and discussion.
LSER meetings will be held on Zoom for the time being. We hope this will allow GSRs and members from all corners of our Region to attend and participate.
3rd Oct 2020- London South East Region Meeting
The next meeting of the LSER committee is on Saturday Oct 3rd at 2pm to 4pm. The meeting will be opened at 1.45pm. GSRs and all CoDA members are warmly invited to attend. The invite is below. At the last meeting Andy B was elected as Chair, Annie W as Communications Secretary, Carmel T as…
LSER Committee Meeting July 2020
Dear CoDA London South East Region (LSER) Members, I hope this finds you well. This is a reminder and your invitation for this Saturday’s 11th July 1pm London South East Region meeting. The aim of this meeting is to vote in the LSER Committee. The Zoom login details are listed below. The below list shows which service…
LSER Update 30/6
Service positions available Tuesday 30th June Dear CoDA London South East Region Members, An informal London & South East Region (LSER) Zoom meeting took place on Saturday 23rd May to continue the dialogue from the initial meeting in February 2020. During the meeting, general consensus was to reform the LSER committee and some of those present expressed…
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30th Jan – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
30th January – UK speaker series – Susan (7 – 9pm )
Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
Email registration is required to receive meeting ID access, And phone numbers for audio only callers.
Thank you for your support of CoDA safe meetings.
All are welcome to join listen or share their recovery experience, strength and hope. Holiday stories, singing, dancing, reciting, reading, yodeling, as well as short music Instrumentals such as accordion, piano, guitar, soft drumming and more.
Celebrate CoDA recovery together.
More details to come
To register / further info via
coda2021XTZ@gmail.com
More info to come
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5th Dec – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
5th Dec October – UK speaker series – TBC (7 – 9pm )
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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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28th Nov – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
28th Nov October – UK speaker series – TBC (7 – 9pm )
Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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21st Nov – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
21st Nov October – UK speaker series – Lynn (7 – 9pm )
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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
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14th Nov – Co-Dependence Matters
Meeting opens 6:45pm
14th Nov October – UK speaker series – Suzi (7 – 9pm )
Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 IrelandFind your local number here
Please sign in 15 minutes early
Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more
Places limited to 100, registration is not required
Virtual 2020 International CoDA Convention (ICC)
CoDA.org would like to invite you for a day a workshops and speakers centered around Gratitude
Workshops/Speaker will run approximately 1.5 hours with a break for lunch.
Suggested donation of $10.
Schedule and instructions for joining the Virtual ICC will be emailed as the event nears.
Register for event via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-2020-international-coda-convention-november-21-2020-registration-126734723971
Interested in leading a Workshop or being a Speaker?
Contact Events at : cec@coda.org
CoDA UK will host the 3rd Zoom Sponsorship Workshop on Saturday, November 14th 2020. This event will be limited to the first 100 people who log-in. No registration is needed.
To make the most of this interactive workshop we suggest that you join using a laptop, desktop or tablet device with your video on so we can all see each other, see the readings and have access to the chat box.
7th Tradition: The workshop uses the NSC zoom account. Please support the NSC through contribution to your home group. NSC doesn’t have the service available to accept many small donations from individuals. It’s set up to accept donations from home groups.
- Numbers limited to 100 (by Zoom)
- No registration required, first come first served
- Doors open 12:30pm (meeting)
- Workshop start 1pm
- We encourage you to read the Sponsorship booklet before attending which you can purchase from codaliterature.co.uk.
Zoom connection details – will be posted to all subscribers
Please email sponsorship@codauk.org to be put on this mailing list.CodaUK – Sponsorship Workshop Committee
Format of Sponsorship Workshop
| 1pm | Readings |
| 1:15pm | Workshop 1 – One to One sponsorship – 1 ¼ hours Starting with four chairs of 10 minutes Sharing experience strength and hope (ESH) – Questions at the end via “raised hand” (Zoom chat box closed) |
| 1:20pm | Chair – Sponsorship 1:1 |
| 1:30pm | Chair – Sponsorship 1:1 |
| 1:40pm | Chair – Sponsorsee 1:1 |
| 1:55pm | “Raised hand” sharing – (40 minutes) |
| 2:40pm | 15 minute break (optional free form discussion and Zoom chat box open) |
| 2:55pm | Workshop 2 – Co-Sponsorship and Step Groups – 1 hour Starting with four chairs of 10 minutes Sharing ESH instead of direct questions |
| 3:00pm | Chair – Being a Co-Sponsor |
| 3:10pm | Chair – Being a Co-Sponsor |
| 3:20pm | Chair – Being a Step Group |
| 3:30pm | Chair – Being a Step Group |
| 3:45pm | “Raised hand” sharing – (30 minutes) – (3 minutes each) |
| 4:15pm | Close of workshop (optional free form discussion and Zoom chat box open) |
| 4:30pm | End |
We have a script for the workshop, if that helps: all are welcome to read and comment:
CoDA Documents used in Workshop
CoDA – Preamble
CoDA – Welcome
CoDA – 12 Steps
CoDA – 12 Traditions
CoDA – Safeguarding Policy
You can follow that link and post comments on the document.
CoDA Org Sponsorship Resources
- CoDA – Sponsorship
- CoDA – Sponsorship – leaflet
- CoDA – Support for Sponsors
- CoDA – Working the Steps in a Group
- CoDA – Paid literature
- CoDA – Free materials
An account of Step Group – Coda World
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding
Coda Fellowship Forum Audio Recording