The 2-day online event, “By Faith and By Works” on March 9 & 10, 2024 was a first-time collaboration effort between the Good Neighbors Committees from both regions.

The theme “By Faith and By Works” came from Tradition One of the book, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions: “By Faith and by works we have been able to build upon the lessons of an incredible experience. They live today in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, which—God willing—shall sustain us in unity for so long as He may need us” (Twelve & Twelve 131).

There were 596 SA members registered, from 50 different countries around the world. An event of this magnitude required several members doing service. We had 9 languages spoken, 8 wonderful speakers, 40 interpreters, 2 moderators, 4 technical hosts, 4 timekeepers and 12 committee members. During the event, we provided breakout rooms for the following: Corrections and Facilities Committee, Global Outreach Committee, EMER convention, language-based rooms, and a room for women in SA. Some members have reported that they reconnected with members with whom they lost touch by attending the event. Others got involved with CFC because of the new MAR CFC coordinator and EMER CFC chair.

We give a lot of credit to EMER for reaching across the Atlantic Ocean to the MAR. The experience was eye-opening and heart-warming for us in the MAR where we mainly speak one language. Thank you to everyone who supported the event. Please stay tuned for information on recordings.