Does the Holy Spirit attend AA?

In my observation, understanding of community and read of the Bible, the Holy Spirit is present where there is real community which can only happen among authentic people and that usually involves a small group. AA is ahead by opening with and insisting on personal confession of a real fault rather than a general confession of sins in a worship service.

. Church services become a surface ritual with people pretending all is well with one another. The authenticity needed for community and to attract the Holy Spirit is missing. With the Holy Spirit missing the 'church' is not the church what Jesus died for and said that he would build.

So does the Holy Spirit attend the AA meeting? With all its faults and weaknesses, Jesus would find here 'those who know they are sick.' The Holy Spirit would find authenticity and, therefore, genuine relationships and community. I think the Holy Spirit is more likely to attend AA Wednesday night in the basement that Sunday morning in the sanctuary.

George Hartwell M.Sc. Christian counsellor provides Christian counselling ( counseling / therapy ) through 90 minute in person sessions at his office in Mississauga.  As a professional Christian Marriage counsellor George provides Christian marriage counselling counseling for couples in Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.