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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

Theme ‘Healthy & Loving Relationships’

10.30am to 6.30pm UK time (GMT)

Join zoom meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3100599324
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No 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.

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
Password: 176130

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

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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LSER Communications Secretary 

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/298206131567

If 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

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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Meeting ID: 351 424 5975
Passcode: traditions

Coda UK NSC – Sponsorship Committee

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: 

Workshop – Script

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

Working Steps in a group

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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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!)

1. Sharing Strength and Hope
   How CoDA and the 12 Steps have made a positive impact

2. Lessons Learned
   Lessons learned while you’ve been working the CoDA program

3. Working the 12 Steps
   Your experience working one or more of the 12 Steps

4. Affirmations
   Original affirmations you may have come up with

5. Recovery – Tips and Techniques
   Helpful Tips and techniques, which are in line with our traditions and documents.

6. Words of Wisdom
   What are some of your favorite sayings? How about submitting your own?

7. 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)

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

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

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:

ID: 932 8388 5330
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.

Joining details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88394776897?pwd=RWNVTmNKbzkrV3FvTVVnK0pJZkU4QT09

Meeting ID: 883 9477 6897
Passcode: Traditions

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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 4^th 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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/429544928?pwd=a2wyWE0weU9YTUxnU2RtMU5lMEtBZz09

Meeting ID: 429544928 ; Passcode 103301

If you have any questions – email : hannahinrecovery@gmail.com , shellac777@yahoo.com , or petehcoda@outlook.com

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.

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. 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:

7^th 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.

20^th 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

5^th 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 30^th 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

View the flyer

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 22nd May

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

Join Zoom meeting

Zoom Meeting ID: 869 2668 8874

Passcode: 913079

or call:

+44 203 481 5237 UK

+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

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.
• 7^th 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:

• 7th Tradition Donations Link

Retreat Meeting details

CoDA Inner Child Weekend (Online)

Join Zoom meeting

Zoom Meeting ID: 859 7584 0363

Passcode: 137168

or call:

+44 203 481 5237 UK

+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

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

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.
• 7^th 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:

• 7th Tradition Donations Link

Retreat Meeting details

CoDA Spring Mixed Retreat (Online)

Join Zoom meeting

Zoom Meeting ID: 859 7584 0363

Passcode: 137168

or call:

+44 203 481 5237 UK

+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

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

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 

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: 861572

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

Find 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

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: 861572

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

Find 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

Meeting opens 6:45pm
20th February – UK speaker series – Judy (7 – 9pm )

Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

Find 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 France

No 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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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more 

Places limited to 100, registration is not required

Meeting opens 6:45pm
6th February – UK speaker series – Alessandra (7 – 9pm )

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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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Places limited to 100, registration is not required

Meeting opens 6:45pm
6th February – UK speaker series – Alessandra (7 – 9pm )

Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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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: 778883

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+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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Registration is not required

NEXT MEETING : January 9th – 1:45pm
(Meeting runs: 2pm – 5pm)

All CoDA members are warmly invited to attend

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Meeting ID: 885 6658 2862
Passcode: 463449

LSER 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.

Meeting opens 6:45pm
30th January – UK speaker series – Susan (7 – 9pm )

Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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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

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

Meeting opens 6:45pm
5th Dec October – UK speaker series – TBC (7 – 9pm )

Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

or call:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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Email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com to find out more 

Places limited to 100, registration is not required

Meeting opens 6:45pm
28th Nov October – UK speaker series – TBC (7 – 9pm )

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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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Places limited to 100, registration is not required

Meeting opens 6:45pm
21st Nov October – UK speaker series – Lynn (7 – 9pm )

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Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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Places limited to 100, registration is not required

Meeting opens 6:45pm
14th Nov October – UK speaker series – Suzi (7 – 9pm )

Join Zoom meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9829 2378
Passcode: 778883

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+44 203 481 5237 UK
+353 1 240 8941 Ireland

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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