08/13/2026
1/2 ounce Recovery Coin Ring , sizes 10.5 and 10.25
History of the Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer is commonly attributed to the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who is believed to have written it in the early 1930s. Niebuhr was a prominent figure in the fields of theology and social ethics, and his work has had a lasting impact on Christian thought and practice. Although the exact origins of the prayer are somewhat murky, it is generally accepted that Niebuhr first used it in a sermon, and it was later included in a book of prayers published in 1943.
The prayer gained widespread popularity through its adoption by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other twelve-step programs. In the context of AA, the Serenity Prayer serves as a foundational element, providing a framework for members to navigate the challenges of recovery. It was first introduced to AA in the early 1940s and quickly became an integral part of the group’s literature and meetings.
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