New English Literature – “Joy In The Journey, Recover With Color” “Joy In The Journey, Recover With Color” is a recovery-themed coloring book for codependents. This 83 page coloring book was developed as a creative outlet for codependents on their path to recovery. There are 36 original Illustrates on high-quality paper inspired by the CoDA 12 Step, CoDA 12 Traditions, and the CoDA 12 Promises. In addition to the wonderful illustrations, there are beautifully designed spaces for you to capture y ...Continue Reading

At the 2021 CoDA Service Conference the CoDA Board and the Spanish Outreach Committee began a task force to enable CoDA to carry the message to teens suffering from codependency. All interested members of the CoDA community are invited to contribute to the goal of creating a structure that can support CoDA youth and work with them on their recovery in CoDA groups adapted to the patterns and characteristic of teenage life. Members from around the globe will participate. Spanish interpretation will ...Continue Reading

CoDA Board of Trustees F2F (Face-to Face) Workgroup Minutes December 19, 2021 Day/Time: Sunday 8-9:15 am Pacific Time Board Mission Statement Acknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery, the mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents. Attending: – Barbara, Faith, Florence, Joe, Katherin ...Continue Reading

CoDA members, such as yourself, are a valuable asset to our recovery program! We would love you to consider joining a committee at the world level! It's a great way to give back and for you to truly make a difference! Many have personally found doing service to be a great way to learn to set boundaries and say no when we need or want to. Especially early on, some need to learn what limits are, and service in CoDA is a great way to practice in a safe environment. It’s also an excellent way t ...Continue Reading

Happy New Year from your CoDA Inc Board of Trustees! We wish to thank our Fellowship Service Worker Geff who coordinated, plus the 38 individual CoDA meetings that sponsored our annual CoDA-Thon! We had a total of 97 meetings held over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day! [1]board@coda.org You can review previous emails here: [2]https://codependents.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/main/ If you have a friend who would like to subscribe, please have them go h ...Continue Reading

CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees January 8th, 2021 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Time (Please adjust for your time zone) Join Zoom Meeting [1]https://zoom.us/j/96821037645 Meeting ID: 968 2103 7645 One tap mobile [2]+13462487799,,96821037645# US (Houston) [3]+16465588656,,96821037645# US (New York) Dial by your location [4]+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) [5]+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) [6]+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) [7]+1 253 215 8782 US (T ...Continue Reading

[1]https://coda.org/proper-use-of-the-coda-logo/ This is the CoDA Seal; it is a registered trademark. Use of this mark is only allowed under a Trademark License Agreement, which agreement may allow customization by adding the name of an Intergroup or Voting Entity to the outside perimeter of the seal and/or translation of the words within the circle other than “CoDA”. No other changes are permitted. Please contact [2]board@coda.org. CoDA groups may use the following seals on their letterhead ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship, Here's a reminder for the New Year's Eve & New Year's Day CoDAthon (Marathon on line meetings) schedule. There are a few additions & updates also. The latest lists through New Years Day are here: [1]https://www.codependents.org/codathon.htm If you missed our previous emails, many internet and phone CoDA meetings are involved in collaboration to get as close as possible to 24 hours consecutive meetigns on December 31st & January 1st. Please spread the word! ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship, Since our original email, over 25% more meetings have joined the CoDAthon! The latest lists through New Years Day will be here: [1]https://www.codependents.org/codathon.htm If you missed our previous emails, many internet and phone CoDA meetings are involved in trying to get as close as possible to 24 hours straight on all 4 upcoming holidays: December 24th & 25th; & December 31st & January 1st. Please spread the word! In Service, [2]codathon@coda. ...Continue Reading

CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees Minutes December 4th, 2021 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Time Acknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery. The mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents. Members in Attendance – Barbara, Faith, Florence, Joe, Katherine, Yaniv, Terry D (H&I Chair - Chair ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship, There are more meetings joining the CoDAthon everyday. Rather than sending you tons of large emails, we hope you will check this link for updates frequently. It lists all participating meetings, along with dates, times, & log in information. It can also be printed & shared with others! [1]https://www.codependents.org/codathon.htm If you missed Sunday Night's email, many internet and phone CoDA meetings are going to be going as close as possible to 24 hours s ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship, As we wrote last week, there will be marathon CoDA meetings on both of the upcoming holidays. CoDA would like to express our gratitude to the meetings that are offering a safe space for the Co-Dependent who is suffering during the holidays. Below, you will find a list for each of the 4 days of all special holiday meetings. We also suggest checking the CoDA internet & phone meeting locator at[1]https://coda.org/find-a-meeting/online-meetings/ for additional resources. Bec ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship, First, thank you for opening this email! For those who are not aware, a "CoDAthon" is a non-stop series of meetings during the holidays, especially geared towards the Co-Dependent who still suffers. It's especially helpful for those without family or those who would benefit from additional support during the holiday season. The idea originated decades ago in at least one other 12 step group. The CoDA alt meetings started doing similar fairly early this century ...Continue Reading

Announcing an opportunity to become a Fellowship Service Worker (Tradition Eight). Your work will include supporting our standing committees; principally the Hospitals and Institutions Committee (H&I). In order to complete these services, you need an up-to-date computer, printer, internet access, and a familiarity with Word and Excel. A scanner may be provided. Choose your own hours. Flexible hours and remote working opportunity. You will be reimbursed at the standard rate for Fellowship Se ...Continue Reading

CoDA Board of Trustees F2F (Face-to Face) Workgroup Minutes November 21, 2021 Day/Time: Sunday 8-9:15 am Pacific Time Board Mission Statement Acknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery, the mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents. Attending: – Barbara, Faith, Florence, Joe, Katherin ...Continue Reading

CoDA Board of Trustees Meeting F2F Workgroup Minutes October 17, 2021 Day/Time: Sunday 8-9:15 am Pacific 9-10:15 am Guatemala 10 am -11:15 am Central 11 am-12:15 pm Eastern 12 Noon-1:15 pm Atlantic 6:00-7:15 pm Israel Board Mission Statement Acknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery, the mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promo ...Continue Reading

The next public CoDA Board meeting has been moved from January 1st to January 8th at 8:00 AM Pacific Time in observance of New Year's Day. Join Zoom Meeting [1]https://zoom.us/j/96821037645 Meeting ID: 968 2103 7645 One tap mobile +13462487799,,96821037645# US (Houston) +16465588656,,96821037645# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US ( ...Continue Reading

CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees Minutes November 6th, 2021 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am PT/10 am -11:30 pm CT & Guatemala/ 11 am-12:30 pm ET/12 Noon-1:30 pm AT/6:00-7:30 pm Israel Acknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery. The mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents. Attendance – Ba ...Continue Reading

CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees December 4th, 2021 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Time (Please adjust for your time zone) Join Zoom Meeting [1]https://zoom.us/j/96821037645 Meeting ID: 968 2103 7645 One tap mobile +13462487799,,96821037645# US (Houston) +16465588656,,96821037645# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germ ...Continue Reading

CoDA Board of Trustees Minutes Oct 2nd, 2021 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am PT/10 am -11:30 pm CT & Guatemala/ 11 am-12:30 pm ET/12 Noon-1:30 pm AT/6:00-7:30 pm Israel Members in attendance: Barbara, Faith, Florence, Joe, Katherine, Yaniv, Jay (Outreach Chair, Chairs Forum representative), Gail CONSENT AGENDA (8:05 am – 8:10 am – 5 min) JP Morgan Chase Checking $ 215,286.17 JP Morgan Chase Savings $ 220,408.55 National Bank of Arizona $ 100,687.27 Total Assets ...Continue Reading

Communication Committee’s Audio/Visual/Media Subcommittee is looking for Volunteers! The AVM (audio/visual/media) subcommittee of the Communication Committee is looking for people interested in helping in several parts of this new area for CoDA, YouTube! Are you looking to do service for the fellowship in a new and exciting way? We are looking for your help! We are looking for those with an interest and experience in the following areas: writing, creating, or editing original content of ...Continue Reading

Hello CoDA Fellowship, Your Literature Committee has decided to undertake an ambitious project. We have committed to creating a new daily meditation reader, similar to In this Moment. We are looking for written submissions from members that reflect inspiration and growth gained by reading CoDA literature. We hope you will participate in this exciting venture, which is intended to reach the still suffering codependent. As a bonus, many find this kind of short, focused writing enhances their o ...Continue Reading

The 2022 CoDA Service Conference (CSC) will be hybrid (In person and internet) August 21 – 25, 2021 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The CSC is CoDA’s annual business meeting. Delegates to CSC elect trusted servants, review budgets and expenditures, authorize literature, and develop goals for our organization and a plan to reach those goals. All CoDA members are welcome to observe the CSC. Following the CSC, the International CoDA Convention (ICC), Do Big Things in Recovery, will be held August 26-2 ...Continue Reading

What is Gratitude Month all about? In gratitude to our Higher Power and to Co-Dependents Anonymous, Inc. (CoDA), the 2014 CoDA Service Conference (CSC) has designated November as a time for individuals, local meetings, Intergroups and Voting Entities to give thanks for how CoDA has helped them to live life. Coda Service Conference (CSC) suggests that groups at all levels sponsor Gratitude Month by sending donations to the CoDA entities of their choice and/or by donating additional service to th ...Continue Reading

Step Study - What Is it?? Have you ever heard of a Step Study? Or a Step Study Meeting? It is a way to work through the Steps with a group. It requires a commitment to the work, and generally takes a year or more to get through the Steps and Traditions. How Does It Work? There are some different writings on how this works - this is just one. Someone (most likely someone who already sponsors) wants to start a group study of the Steps and announces at their meeting or intergroup that they ...Continue Reading