Special Events

Below you will find a running list of ongoing events, updates from meetings, regions, districts, and MA World Services. For further information about MA World Services’ Conferences and Conventions, please reach out to the Conferences & Conventions Trustee at [email protected].

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MA World Services Events:

ANLP Creative Writing Workshop:  1st Saturday each month

Writing is a powerful tool for recovery that can help us process experiences, better understand our feelings, and experience growth in all areas of our lives. it is through our shared experiences as recovering addicts that we support ourselves and the newcomer. Meet with us monthly to discuss our recovery and creativity, engage in writing exercises and share our work. We will share tips about the writing process, provide prompts, and time for sharing! All that is needed is a desire to write. For more information, see anewleafpublications.org/workshop

Hosted by A New Leaf Publications
1st Saturday each month.
Next meeting:  Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 – 11:30 AM PT / 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET / 6:00 – 7:30 PM UTC
Zoom Meeting Link: MA12.org/ANLP/Workshop


Sponsorship Q&A Panel:  June 22, 2025

Join us Sunday, June 22nd for a Sponsorship Q&A Panel as we hear from a panel of experienced sponsors sharing their strength and hope! Bring an open heart and any questions you have about sponsorship. Our goal is to help prepare you to sponsor newcomers. Feel free to submit questions now to [email protected]

Hosted by MA World Services Newcomer Support Committee.
Sunday, June 22nd
1-2:30pm Pacific / 4-5:30pm / 8-9:30pm UTC (click to view in your timezone)
Zoom Meeting Link: MA12.org/Intro


MA World Service Conference:  Session II – June 28 – 29, 2025

The MA World Service Conference is the annual business meeting of Marijuana Anonymous. Members from around the world gather to discuss matters which affect Marijuana Anonymous as a whole and come to group conscience decisions as we consider how best to move forward as a fellowship.

For more details, to view the schedule, and register visit: mawsconference.org

Hosted by MA World Services
Session II – June 28-29, 2025


MA World Service Conference:  Discussion Forum 

During the Conference Discussion Forum, we share thoughts on these discussion topics, provide support to each other, and collaborate to help solve our common issues in pursuit of our primary purpose. These discussions help improve groups and MA as a whole, as we consider the needs of the fellowship. We are grateful for your feedback; your shared experiences are a valuable resource to help direct the work of MA.

Hosted by MA World Services
PDT: June 28th @ 2-4:00pm
EDT: June 28th @ 5-7:00pm
UTC: June 28th @ 9-11:00pm
AEST: June 29th @ 7-9:00am
(click to view in your timezone)

Zoom Meeting Link: https://MA12.org/Forum2025

Conference Discussion Forum

Wishing beyond our wildest dreams, what do you envision for the future of our fellowship and what steps do you think we could take to achieve these goals? 

PDT June 28th 2-4pm
EDT June 28th 5-7pm
UTC June 28th 9-11pm
AEST June 29th 7-9am

Zoom link: MA12.org/Forum2025


MAWS Fellowship Convention: August 28 to 31, 2025

The Marijuana Anonymous World Services Convention is the annual recovery and social gathering for all of Marijuana Anonymous. The MAWS Convention is also the largest fun-draising event of the year for MA World Services. The Convention includes workshops, speakers, MA meetings, entertainment, and a chance to fellowship with friends and fellows from across the globe. It’s a giant sober party and a great opportunity for community, recovery, and lasting personal connections.

Hosted by MA District 7
Friday August 28 through Sunday August 31, 2025

Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
9620 Airport Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045

How do I join the party? MAWSCONVENTION.ORG


District, Region, and Group Events:


Step into Sponsorship:  July 13, July 20, and September 14, 2025

This is a fast pass virtual workshop through select Steps from Life with Hope over the course of 3-4 sessions. You will need your own writing tools, an open mind, and the willingness to develop a spiritual practice.

This is intended for MA members who want to become sponsors eventually by taking themselves through their own spiritual journey, starting or renewing their practice of step work.

For more information see MA District 8 events and the Step into Sponsorship registration page.

Hosted by MA District 8
July 13, July 20, and September 14, 2025
1:20 – 3:00 PM PT / 4:20 – 6:00 PM ET / 8:20 – 10:00 PM UTC


See district and regional websites for other group events


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