We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as powerful as it is for the alcoholic because the point is to work. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. To those now in its fold, alcoholics anonymous has made the difference between misery and sobriety, and often the difference between life and death. Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Thats not how it works you wont find the word meetings in chapter 5, of the big book.
Therefore, no society of men and women ever had a more urgent need for continuous effectiveness and permanent unity. Time, distance, meeting, location, address, region, district, types. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Nothing more was required of me to make my beginning. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7.
International convention detroit, michigan july 25, 2020. If you have done this step, your fifth step and are into the amends of the ninth step, as it is laid out in the big book, please share your experience with us on the step we are studying tonight. Aa meetings in ireland are listed on the aa ireland website here. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Big book, closed, discussion, location temporarily closed, wheelchair access. Before attending a meeting, we recommend checking the latest meeting information with the local meeting contact. Closed, discussion, location temporarily closed, online meeting. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book.
All information is provided in good faith, and we rely on the groups to inform us of any changes. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. More information here cers aa meeting listing service lists english language aa meetings in the continental european region and its immediate surrounds on our website.
Big book step study all south bay central office of. Read this lesson to learn about the program that provides assistance to recovering alcoholics so that. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. All meetings are located in building 3752, except the womens aa meeting each day a new beginning on saturday. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Because of the differences between new york and akron, the result is not a perfect description of either groups program but represents a middle ground between the two, less.
These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Big book meeting heilsarmeegebaude beim helvetiaplatz eg. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode. I really love these meetings, i know around here we dont have enough big book meetings. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Lifes a beach meeting english open lala land cafe gordon beach retsif herbert samuel st. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. 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 their program of recovery. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous.
This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it. This is the official website of the general service office g. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Suite 103 mesa, arizona 85204 480 8271905 office 480 9644639 fax. This workshop is facilitated by one person, who had completed the steps as they are laid out in the big book and wants to share her experience, strength and. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. The promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book. The essence of step three is turning over your will, getting out of the way, and being restored to reality, honesty, balance and peace of mind. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.
Time limit of 3 minutes per share with a 5 minute introduction to the step being discussed. A meeting formatted to study of the book entitled alcoholics anonymous, the basic text of a. Way out west group wow group picture rocks community center 5615 n sanders rd. 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. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Stratham big book step study alcoholics anonymous of. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members. 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. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. Suggested stepstudy meeting format overeaters anonymous. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988.
Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. Mgm group big book steps study open recovery meeting. We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book meetings, you read a chapter out of alcoholics anonymous book and have a discussion afterwards. Big book, discussion, gay, lesbian, open, wheelchair access, women. 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. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Alcoholism is a dangerous addiction that requires support and effort for a chance at recovery. Big book study aims to clarify aas textbook the tuesday night big book study at cotton tree is designed to increase participants understanding of the principles of aas 12 step program of recovery but is not designed to replace oneonone sponsorship. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. These are online meetings that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. Big book study east valley intergroup of alcoholics. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. The chairperson announces which step they would be discussing. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. If the meeting is full aaonlinemeeting2 will open, please add this as a contact as well. Suspendedsahuarita big book study location temporarily closed. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others.
Recovery is a spiritual process and step three is when the doors of hope, faith and trust are opened allowing us to once again take a deep breath and feel the serenity. If you are interested in beginning a big book step study group in your area, we can assist you in that as well. This book is great for the alcoholic who wants to learn more about the history of the aa big book while following the aa big book. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Meetings in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting. If you find any broken links or wish to suggest a meeting to add here, please us the contact page on this site to report it. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings in. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. If you get no response, send a message asking to join.
In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. If you havent, we ask that you be open minded enough to listen. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. A recent addition to the aa library, reflections provides daily material for meditation and prayer.
The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. Numerous meetings in europe are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Time distance meeting location address region district types. Due to covid 19 some meetings may operate with an online alternative or online only. Aa online big book step study alcoholics anonymous. This book shows where the wording has changed from the first edition and has the exact reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12 step recovery program now known by the same name. Aa meetings in great britain are listed on the aa gb website here. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Week night newcomers virtual meeting online meeting.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions asl. South king county alano club 17 harvey road auburn, wa 98002. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave. Sep 15, 2009 12 step meetings, you either read a chapter out of the 12 steps and traditions book and then discuss it or just have a discussion on the 12 steps but its usually a certain one. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united.
The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. On page 60 of the big book alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition we find the. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The official a plan of recovery is not the meetings. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. 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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Virtual meetings west barnstable big book step study. After the step chapter is read from the book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, the chairperson asks if anyone had any experience, strength, or hope relating to the step that they would like to share. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps. Wednesday 12 step study group virtual meeting online meeting. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we will join you as you trudge the road of happy destiny. The other meeting is one we just started doing so we started at the beginning of the big book and read a chapter every week for the first three weeks then the last week of the month we read out of as bill sees it and have open discussion. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book.
Meetings of this type focus on this daily practice. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. Dec 18, 2008 the sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book, open, speaker, step meeting, tradition study. 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. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Location temporarily closed, newcomer, online meeting, open, speaker, wheelchair access, wheelchairaccessible bathroom. Meeting in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. I dont care if you attend a gazillion meetings there is no recovery going to get to you as a result of sitting in a chair in a million a meetings.