Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. At closed meetings, your are likely to be asked to identify yourself as either being an alcoholic or. This page is an interactive list of meetings in pittsburghsouthwestern pa. The most comprehensive book of its kind, the big book of marketing is the definitive resource for marketing your business in the twentyfirst century. Frequently asked questions big book step study workshop. Pittsburgh aa logo, pittsburgh area central office. How to book more sales meetings using a simple psychology. 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. Noon, step it up meeting of a a, 9930 s santa monica beverly hills. St michaels church, vestry, rear of church market place, sk10 1dy. And the open discussion and speaker meetings help you see the big picture of the aa way of life. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7.
In order to help keep the lines clear, we continue reading sunday am telemeeting big book study script. Printable open meeting directory west central intergroup. You cant do anything unless we take the actions necessary to turn it over. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. 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. Connecticut, florida, massachusetts, north carolina, rhode island, maine, new hampshire, tennessee, new. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Stepstudy phone meeting recordings clutterers anonymous. The format that was given to me is called the hyannis method. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings in. Big book meetings, you read a chapter out of alcoholics anonymous book and have a discussion afterwards. Aa meetings in acton by zip 01720 alcoholics anonymous. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.
Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. Next, researchers asked if they could visit participants homes to conduct an in person analysis of their cleaning product collection. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps 1 12. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women that share the common desire to stop drinking, and support others alongside them to recover from their alcoholism. Write down the phone number and access code for all the recorded meetings when the moderator announces them at the end of the meeting. I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a supportive big book group. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. Monday, rector step studybig book closed big book discussion also closed. Again texts are usually supplied for attendees, but individual copies are available from central service. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7.
Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Locations include acton, am i listening and back door. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Each chapter covers a fundamental aspect of the marketing process, broken down and analyzed by the greatest minds in marketing today. There are different types of oa meetings diary of a food. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. The original way group meeting format and literature is all published below in printable. Thursday group uses a phone number compatible with nonus locations. Noon, 501 step group location temporarily closed, broad street united methodist. Seeking knowledge making a decision to turn our lives and will over. Beginner meetings, step and big book are really good for beginners because they get to the meat and potatoes of the problem and the solution. District 26 aa general service committee of area 30. Five marketing trends for now and what theyre trying to.
While meetings are important to our sobriety, we recover by the steps we take not the meetings we make. Next, researchers asked if they could visit participants homes to conduct an inperson analysis of their cleaning product collection. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Open meetings are available to anyone interested in alcoholics anonymous program of recovery from alcoholism. Its best to work with a sponsor who has done the 4th step as you fill out the columns. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Each type of meeting has specific purpose and advantages. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Check out the new big book study at the alano club. Follow this link for address, directions, map more info. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. 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.
Now lets take a moment of silence to meditate and invite god to our meeting. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. A listing of bbss, big book step study, meetings in the us. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Meetings aa intergroup alcoholics anonymous, houston. All meetings are located in building 3752, except the womens aa meeting each day a new beginning on saturday which is located in building 3810, rheinlandpfalz army library. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. I have been attending recovery meetings since 1977, releasing the addiction to alcohol, food and codependency. We take six or so paragraphs from the book addressing each step and provide a panel of speakers who share continue reading open, big book, step study. North east anglian intergroup alcoholics anonymous regional. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Before you begin, its suggested that you read chapter 5 in the big book, and step four in the twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Links to various bbss, big book step study websites throughout the united states. Find someone in your area who has done the twelve steps as outlined in the big book to sponsor a group of people. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. Alcoholism12 step support big book step study hyannis format does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Meetings contact sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. The list below indicates all meetings within this intergroup. 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. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in. Jun 03, 2012 060312 skype open big book study meetings contact host to request an invitation hast hawaii standard time subtract 4 hours except during daylight savings time march through october then 5 hours akst alaska standard time subtract 3 hours pst pacific standard time subtract 2 hours. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Norwich central baptist church, st marys plain, off duke st.
Posts about big book meeting written by shumdesign. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. Traditionally, two or more alcoholics meeting together. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Skype open big book study meetings as of august 2015. Additional resources for big book step study meetings. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. Attend at least one wednesday step study phone meeting at 9.
Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. 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. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Thanks for visiting please contact us with any suggestions, email. 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. These people will work together as a group and will share their 4 th step inventories with someone who is familiar with the process. 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. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Mar 02, 2012 big book step study meetings are a little different. Aa revolves around the 12 step program that provides a framework for selfdiscovery, selfexamination, and recovery from alcoholism.
Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. One of the great benefits of participating in aa meetings is that they provide a safe space for alcoholics to express themselves amongst likeminded individuals that are focused on their recovery. How to book more sales meetings using a simple psychology trick. General service conferenceapproved literature reflects the group conscience of the fellowship of a. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. 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. Big book step study meeting central service office aa maine. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. The chairperson announces which step they would be discussing.
New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. Anyone who would like to start a meeting and use this literature is welcome to do so. In a study conducted by stanford universitys jonathan freedman and scott fraser, participants were first asked to talk about what cleaning products they used over the phone.
Pittsburgh area aa central office meeting list pittsburgh aa. The specific portion of the big book related to the step of the day is read aloud and weekly speakers talk about how they did that particular step, usually for about 20 minutes. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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 aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program.
Write down the phone number and access code for all the recorded meetings when the moderator. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Aa meetings in n chelmsford by zip 01863 alcoholics. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. The little meeting rm, next to st marys church, go to. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa.
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