Volume 10 | Central New Mexico Intergroup, P.O. Box 30273, Albuquerque, NM
Email: newsletter@oa-cnmi.org | CNMI Phone Number: (505) 261-3553

OA Responsibility Pledge 

"Always to extend the hand and heart of OA to all who share my compulsion; for this I am responsible."

Step Eleven Spiritual Principle

Spiritual Awareness

Eleventh-Step Prayer

Higher Power, as I understand You,
I pray to keep my connection with You open and clear from the confusion of daily life.
Through my prayers and meditation, I ask especially for freedom from self-will, rationalization, and wishful thinking.
I pray for the guidance of correct thought and positive action.
Your will—not mine—be done.

Tradition Eleven

SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE, Anonymity

Editor's Note

As autumn settles in, the crisp air and golden leaves invite us to seek comfort and warmth indoors. The season’s gentle shift encourages reflection, renewal, and the nurturing of both body and spirit. I have found that the Eleventh-Step Prayer offers a powerful way to move from self-absorption to purposeful action. When I applied this prayer, I was able to shift my focus from my thoughts of discontent and food to my hands, rediscovering a childhood desire to learn to sew. Working on my vintage Singer Featherweight 221 from 1933 and taking a beginner’s quilting class has renewed my spirit.

Everyone has a second act waiting to be discovered. With the help of your Higher Power, you can explore quieting food noise by embracing new passions and possibilities.

As Singer sewing instructor Mary Brooks Picken wisely observed, “When the mind and hands are occupied with the creation of something useful and attractive, there is no room for discontent, boredom, worry, or fear, and there are few pleasures to equal the sense of accomplishment of holding in one’s hands the skillfully finished product of one’s own efforts.” How might you use the Eleventh-Step Prayer to move out of your head and into your hands?

Intergroup Updates

As editor, I want to ensure our community is informed about important updates regarding minors in CNMI OA meetings. Recent changes in OA policy and guidance from the OA Board of Trustees emphasize the need for caution and legal awareness when welcoming minors. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment for all, while protecting both young attendees and our fellowship from potential risks. Please review the recommendations below to help maintain a responsible and caring approach in our meetings.

• CNMI welcomes all, including minors under 18, but cannot assume liability for their attendance.
• OA World Service does not endorse minors attending meetings; local groups should seek legal advice before allowing minors.
• Minors are encouraged to attend with a parent/guardian and protect their privacy online.
• Adult members: meet with minors in groups, get parental consent, and consult a lawyer if needed.

Click to read or download full statement!

Resources for young people are available at oa.org/young-adults

Upcoming CNMI Events

Events & Announcements – New Submission Process

To keep our communications organized and up to date, CNMI has added a simple Event Submission Form on the website.
If your group is planning a workshop, special meeting, speaker, or other OA event, please submit the details using the form.

All newsletter events will now be taken only from the website calendar, so be sure to submit your events early!

Submitted events go first to our Electronic Communications Coordinator (ECC) for review and then are posted to the CNMI Calendar and included in the next newsletter.

👉 “If it’s on the calendar, it will appear in the newsletter.”