Alcoholics anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Before there was a big book, twelve steps, twelve traditions, the aa grapevine or general service before there were meetings, clubs, conventions or any. A website about english speaking aa in vienna, austria.
This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Eventbrite there is a solution big book step study jacksonville, fl presents big book 2020 friday, march, 2020 sunday, march 15, 2020 at 1420 a1a s, st. Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island. Though our site should not be construed as being in any way endorsed by any 12step. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Closed, discussion, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
Eventbrite there is a solution big book step study jacksonville, fl presents big book 2020 friday, march, 2020 sunday, march 15, 2020 at 1420 a1a s. Todays aa meetings meetings alcoholics anonymous nh. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The san fernando valley aa convention features marathon meetings that run continuously from 4. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. During most of the weekend, two sets of marathon meetings run concurrently, with start times staggered by 30 minutes. Does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Panelists discuss how theyve used the big book, alcoholics anonymous, both in.
Alcoholics anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a. Help page a page has been added with helpful information like how to setup podcast apps on iphone, etc. Aa conventions aa conferences aa roundups aa events 12 step 4th step big book study workshops retreats. Thirty questions in sundays meeting on step one, several people mentioned the 30 questions were a powerful tool for guiding. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. Enter your email address to receive updates from the website and the area 61 newsletter ocean views when it is published. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a.
Fifteen sessions with 30 speakers covering all 12 steps from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of. Big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics.
Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Breadcrumb home get involved 5th international big book step study convention date. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book alcoholics anonymous. I preordered it back in may and it arrived the day after it was released nation wide. Each panelist gives a short talk on his or her personal experience with the step.
Alanon at same timeplace, big book meeting, discussion, online, open, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who have used the joe and charlie tapes. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. I saw this book while browsing amazon a few months ago. We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. Oa big book step study saint augustine, fl march 15, 2020. Panelists discuss how theyve used the big book, alcoholics anonymous, both in their own work, and with those they sponsor. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who. The only requirement for aa membership is a desire to stop drinking. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Our origins are the students of the big book group. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. A panel of aas and alanons lead off every workshop. The way out old or new, we have a solution for you. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. South carolina aa state convention greenville, sc february 27 thru march 1, 2020. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. The first annual big book step study all addictions convention. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous.
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. My first graders love mo willems books and they will definitely love the pigeon has to go to school. Monday noon, big book 12 step study, thursdays, 16865 pacific coast hwy, sunset beach, book study, virtual meeting. Like all the remaining steps, step three calls for affi rmative action, for it is only by action that we can cut away the selfwill which has always blocked the entry of god or, if you like, a higher powerinto our lives. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, wed love to know about it. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Edisto beach roundup edisto beach, sc april 2326, 2020.
To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to our site, which is dedicated to serving recovering addicts. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book.
The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. It has a little reference back to the original pigeon book, dont let the pigeon drive the bus. Nov 07, 2014 two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. Concord womens big book step study 2nd anniversary. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. Big book comes alive jacksonville, fl march 67, 2020 myers r. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the.
Thanks for visiting please contact us with any suggestions, email. Connecticut aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. North central florida big book step study groups welcome if anyone has access to speakers online from the bbss annual convention i would really appreciate direction on how to find that. Aa and alanon members participate together in these meetings. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. All guests registered for big book seminar 2020 have been automatically preregistered for big book seminar 2021. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps.
Print home big book all addictions our format meetings announcements. Convention program breakout sessions since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. Announcements florida big book step study all addictions. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. Aa conventions conferences roundups aa events big book study. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen.
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