What Reading-Berks Intergroup Provides for AA Members and Service Committees

Reading-Berks Intergroup maintains a "For Members" section on its website that organizes service information into distinct areas: Service, Intergroup, Districts, Committees, Institutions, and Archives. It also publishes Events, Announcements, and Literature pages, and holds a monthly meeting open to members at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at One United Church of Christ, 1730 New Holland Rd., Reading, PA 19607. This guide is for AA members in Berks County who want to plug into service work or understand how the intergroup structure operates.

What the "For Members" Section Covers

The site groups member-facing content under several headings, each pointing to a different layer of service:

These are navigation categories, not detailed program descriptions. To learn what a specific committee does or when it meets, you would need to open that section or contact the intergroup directly.

How the Intergroup Fits into the Larger Structure

Reading-Berks Intergroup describes itself as a central office that gives AA groups a way to coordinate twelfth-step work on a larger scale than any single group could manage. Its stated purpose is to assist local home groups in carrying the message of recovery to those who still suffer.

It is composed of member AA groups located within Berks County, Pennsylvania, and is one of 11 intergroups in the Area 59 Eastern Pennsylvania General Service Area. That placement matters if you are trying to figure out which body handles a given service question — district and area matters flow through the general service structure, while intergroup handles local coordination and twelfth-step outreach.

Events, Announcements, and Literature

Beyond the service sections, the site maintains:

• Events — local AA gatherings and activities
• Announcements — current notices for the local fellowship
• Literature — AA literature information
• Resources — a general resource page, alongside separate pages for Newcomers, Members, and Professionals

The monthly intergroup meeting is the recurring item most relevant to service committees. It is held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The site provides a directions link for the church location.

Reaching the Intergroup

For questions not answered on the site, the contact details are:

• Phone: 610-373-6500
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Reading-Berks Intergroup, PO Box 12157, Reading, PA 19612

The phone line is described as available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone with a problem with alcohol.

A Note on Endorsement

The site states it is not endorsed or approved by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or any internet provider. Some items on the site may have been published by A.A. World Services, but their use does not imply approval by the General Service Conference. Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, the Big Book, the Twelve and Twelve, and Daily Reflections are registered trademarks of A.A. World Services, Inc.; The Grapevine, AA Grapevine, and La Vina are registered trademarks of AA Grapevine, Inc.