Click the meetings button for a list you can viewsearch online, print, or download. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. Due to the current times, bethany church has adopted a policy of no meetings of more than ten people at any given time on church grounds. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting might be conducted. Aa big book step study, reading assignments kristin. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. 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.
Saturday big book step study alcoholics anonymous seattle aa. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. See the meetings page for more information about how to attendaccess the saturday linebyline home group meeting. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass.
I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book step study, reading assignments herb k. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of be ing honest with. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
Big book step study all south bay central office of. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. 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. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. Dennis memorial library 1020 old bass river rd, dennis, ma 02638. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. District 26 aa general service committee of area 30. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr.
This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Suspendedby the book step study location temporarily closed. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Updated february 4, 2020 zoom meetings please email to or text to 3232521800. The big book step study group alcoholics anonymous. 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. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a.
Saint augustine, fl tuesday florida big book step study. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery. The purpose of this writing is to help to clarify any misunderstanding about whether big book step study groups adhere to the principles of the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7.
Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by. Online meetings are now available in place of meeting inperson. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. The following links and their relevant pages, and the information contained within this.
Finally after wanting to get more from my study meetings. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Please join us and keep the fellowship alive in these different times. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. We will try to send out reminders about upcoming meetings. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings.
A much more detailed outline of the big book is found in a schematic outline of the big book as found at. To join an online meeting simply click the link under the meeting you would like to join and you will be taken through the steps of setting up a zoom account. This is the fellowship thats also mentioned on page 84, of the big book. Hyannis format name of meeting big book step study meeting format. 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. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. A list of recordings from speakers around various bbss meetings. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on.
Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Click the about bbss tab to read how a longtime bbss member describes the qualifications and responsibilities of the chairperson and speaker, who are qualified to share, and details. Indeed, the attainment of greater humility is the founda. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There are more than sixty meetings of this type listed in the us and abroad, with the majority of them in the new england area. All 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. Step meeting an experienced aamember goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. Please add page numbers which correspond to page numbers in big book please add page numbers which correspond to page numbers in big book so we can keep up with big book studys in meetings. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Open meeting aa big book study alkies, addicts, alanons, overeaters, gamblers, or anyone is welcomebut they strictly follow the book, cover a page or two per meeting the leaders are strong bb folksand the discussions are only about what was just read. To help anyone be able to find a big book all addictions meeting in florida using our uptodate listing of a hyannisstyle.
These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Mar 20, 2020 due to the covid19 pandemic, the experience the big book meetings will be accessible online as zoom video conferences, starting sunday, march 22, 2020 at 6pm central time. There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. All addictions big book step study workshop she is awesome btw. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. Big book, location temporarily closed, open, step meeting, wheelchair access.
Name of meeting big book step study meeting format. A vision for you should be a separate printed document that can be given to a visitor or new member who agrees to read it at the designated point in the meeting. This will sometimes disturb those who find their own personal belief system is being challenged by what he says. Have your groups secretary write to us if youd like your aa bbss zoom meeting listed on this site. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, reflections revisions, daily, step productions, twelve. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting started. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. It wouldnt me necessary to keep them is the same order as the book as long as we could search text by page numbers. The westfield big book workshop is an outgrowth of the spiritual awakenings group of bernardsville, n. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me.
A while back i was involved in a hyannis meeting format by telephone conducted by a lady named stephanie. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Following advisement of the church and the conscience of trusted servants, inperson meetings at northpark fellowship will be suspended. 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 following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave. 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. Experience the big book aa meetings available online. Ince this step so specifi cally concerns itself with humility, we should pause here to consider what humility is and what the practice of it can mean to us. A guide for leading beginners meetings is available from g. It is our groups belief that we wish to keep it simple and adhere to the early success model of bill, doctor bob and the first one hundred. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Recordings of bbss, big book step study meeting speakers. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eye opener thursday meeting format big book study chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at. The big book step study alcoholics anonymous seattle aa.
In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson. 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.
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 primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading big book study guides for aa.
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