What is the World Service Conference?

The World Service Conference (WSC) is the annual meeting of the Chronic Pain Anonymous (CPA) worldwide fellowship. It is a gathering of group Delegates, Intergroup Delegates, General Advisory Council officers, General Service Virtual Office administrators, and Board of Trustees members. Through their service at the WSC, these trusted servants ensure the best guidance and support of the fellowship as a whole. The purpose of the WSC is to provide a forum where the issues and policies affecting all CPA groups can be discussed and where informed decisions can be made with all members of the Fellowship represented.

Announcements

The 2026 WSC will be held on Saturday & Sunday – January 24th & 25th, 2026

Looking forward to the 2026 WSC

Want to submit a proposal to be considered for the 2026 World Service Conference?

Proposal for the 2027 World Service Conference and make up date

Fourth Step Emotional Inventory

Fourth Step Emotional Inventory Feedback Form

Delegate Training and Resources

Voting Protocol (PDF)

Learning about the WSC (PDF)

Delegate Timeline (PDF)

CAL Approval Process (PDF)

CPA’s Guide to Robert’s Rule (PDF)

Another Look at Robert’s Rules (PDF)

Below are three (3) recordings of the Workshops held July 16th, September 3rd and December 3rd 2022.

Summary Reports

2024 Summary Report (PDF)

2023 Summary Report (PDF)

2022 Summary Report (PDF)

2021 Summary Report (PDF)

2020 Summary Report (PDF)

Quorum Calculator

When you enter the number of voting meeting delegates present, this calculator will give you the maximum allowed number of service delegates and the total number of delegates.


Substantial Unanimity Calculator

When you enter the number of voting delegates present plus the agreed percentage for substantial unanimity, this calculator will give you the number of yes votes needed for a motion to pass.