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Taken From:��Guiding Principles��The Spirit of Our Traditions

"Our common welfare should come first;�personal recovery depends on NA unity.”

Tradition One

Unity is the foundation of recovery.

Together we can do what none of us can do alone.

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Purpose

• Explore unity in NA service�• Understand responsibility & accountability�• Understand anonymity in service�• Identify practical actions that strengthen unity

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Tradition One

“Our common welfare should come first;�personal recovery depends on NA unity.”

Unity is the foundation of recovery and service.

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Why Unity Matters

• Recovery depends on NA unity�• Service depends on cooperation�• Unity carries the message�• Common welfare comes before personal preference

Question:�What does unity mean to you in recovery?

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Three Key Ideas

• Responsibility�• Accountability�• Anonymity

How do these support unity in service?

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5 Ways to Make Service Attractive

• Keep focus spiritual

• Make newcomers feel welcome and valued

• Share our experience

• Keep it welcoming

• Appreciate service

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Activity 1 �(15 mins)

Unity in Action - In pairs discuss:

• What helps create unity in NA?�• What gets in the way of unity?�• How does unity affect recovery?

Share one key idea

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Activity 2 �(15 mins)

Responsibility & Accountability

In small groups discuss:

• Who do we serve?�• What are we responsible for?�• Who are we accountable to?�• How does accountability build unity?

Share one example

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Activity 3 �(15 mins)

Building Unity

In groups discuss:

• What can we do differently in service?�• How can we strengthen unity?�• What is one practical action we can take?

Choose ONE simple action

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Spiritual Principles in Service

• Unity�• Humility�• Responsibility�• Trust�• Cooperation�• Anonymity

How do we practice these today?

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Reflection

“Personal recovery depends on NA unity.”

What does this mean in your life and service today?

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Closing

• One takeaway

• One action I will take

Close with Serenity Prayer

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Facilitator Guide (1 Page)�UNITY IN ACTION: Tradition One

Duration: 60 minutes

Purpose�Explore how NA unity supports recovery through responsibility, accountability, and anonymity.

Opening (5 mins)�Serenity Prayer�Read Tradition One:�“Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends on NA unity.”�Set tone: Unity = working together for recovery, not agreement.

Context (5 mins)�Unity = foundation of recovery and service�We serve addicts, not personalities

Key ideas: Responsibility / Accountability / Anonymity

Activity 1 (15 mins) – Unity in Action�In pairs/groups:�• What creates unity in NA?�• What breaks unity?�• How does unity affect recovery?

Share 1 point each

Activity 2 (15 mins) – Responsibility & Accountability�In groups:�• Who do we serve?�• What are we responsible for?�• Who are we accountable to?�• How does accountability build unity?

Share 1 example

Activity 3 (15 mins) – Building Unity�Discuss:�• What could we do differently?�• How can we strengthen unity?�• ONE practical action we can take

Must be simple + realistic

Spiritual Anchor (5 mins)�Unity / Humility / Responsibility / Trust / Cooperation / Anonymity�How do we practice these in service

Close (5 mins)�One takeaway�One action�Serenity Prayer or Third Step Prayer

Facilitator Tips�Keep it simple�Keep shares short�Avoid personalities/complaints�Focus on unity + solutions

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