I just got it a couple weeks ago and have started modifying my new bb i bought the study version of the bb its the first 164 on the left. A big book study and discussion group public group facebook. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. The person presenting the topic myself for the first one then others as we go along will hopefully set the stage their thoughts, questions for discussion, etc. During the meetings, the group will certainly study and talk about the steps but the real purpose of the group is to help each individual member put that study and talk into action. 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. Bill closes with a blessing sent to each one of us, who have read this book. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics. But theres another duo that are spoken about with nearly equal reverence. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge.
Recordings from the miracle in action conference held in kopavogur, iceland 2004. With this in mind, steps 4 thru 8 are about to be done right now, in one fell swoop. Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. Bible big books preschool ministry resources group. We only know that if you are talking about the problem, you cannot possibly be talking about the solution. This requires action on our part, which, when completed, will mean that we have ad mitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being, the exact nature of our defects. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. Remember that in a study group, everyone is a learner. Please check here for any weather related cancellations. Our primary source was websters daily use dictionary, published in 1934 for the historical references we used the world book encyclopedia and encarta encyclopedia. The big book study our chief responsibility to the.
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. Richmond monday night aa group online eastside big book study. These audio recordings walk us through the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The first tapes were of the big book study that weekend. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. The group took a bunch of chronic slippers and walked them through the twelve steps, taking the same exact action as the first 100 men and women who wrote. Because our language has changed much since our big book. Big book action group central office of western colorado. There are seattle area online meetings as well as nationally and internationally go to you will need to go to the zoom app. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. This is a closed group of recovered and those seeking to recover alcoholics. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. 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.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Due to covid19, silver lake study group wanted to make you aware of our online meeting options while were practicing social distancing. Alcoholism12 step support big book awakening bb study guide anyone have any experience with this thing. Recordings from the men with men groups open aa conference in. Online meetings silver lake study aa group everett, wa. Deliver timely calls to action, including email acquistion for your mailing list. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. The westboro big book group of alcoholics anonymous ottawa ontario canada. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60.
The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. What follows here is a schedule of seminars, which are planned at this time. Transcripts are provided for use at our meetings, and discussion follows. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. Lgbtqi just for today the fourth dimension aa group online auckland. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. It is important to note that we will examine this book from the standpoint of.
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. Changed type alcoholics anonymous central service office. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes who appreciate the aabb,lovingly known as the big book. Chapter three breaks down the history of into action in a practical way.
The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Well be examining the book very closely throughout the coming weeks. Chapter two is the big book chapter of into action. A big book study and discussion group has 1,907 members. Site content is not intended to be a statement of alcoholic anonymous policy. The womens healing transitions of wake county 3304 glen royal rd raleigh, nc. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study. Big book study is not new on page 88, the authors of the big book wrote, it works it really does. This brings us to the fifth step in the program of recovery mentioned in the preceding chapter.
The joe and charlie and joe joe and charlie big book studies gave me and countless others something that i was unable to find in our local meetings. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Click here or on the word document to view or save skype open big book study meetings as of august 2015. The primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Meetings tricounty intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. Joe and charlie the primary purpose group elmira, ny.
Steps five through nine are the action steps of our program. Aa alcoholics anonymous xaspeakers the lights are on. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups. Initial speakers kick off the group s discussion of matters brought up by the speakers. The format will be to post a topic from the big book, more or less in order from the forewords to page 164. Hi everyone, my name is barbara and i am a coe and the group leader for the month of july. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group s alcoholics and god 12 step series.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to join us. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. We recover in aa by taking the twelve steps, and if we dont take the action as described in our big book, we may not recover. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our.
So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. It is not the group s intention to be intimidating or insulting to anyone. A recurring discussion in the format of a book study. No group or individual should deem themselves an authority on how to. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. An impressive 16x20 inches, these are storybooks everyone can see even from the back row. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. No group or individual should deem themselves an authority on howto. This group tricounty intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of the mutualhelp movement alcoholics anonymous a. The manhasset group hosts periodic big book study cycles and the audio reading and other related downloads are posted on pages linked below. 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 time. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book.
We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous preface there is evidence that alcoholism has been around since the beginning of recorded history. The big book group an evening for book groups and everyone who loves to read. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Nothing short of continuous action upon these as a way of life can bring the muchdesired result. Big book study on speaker tapes, free downloads of files. Time limit of 3 minutes per share with a 5 minute introduction to the step being discussed.
It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still smarts from our injustice to him, and announce that. The big book comes alive group is a study group, designed to learn and carry the message printed in the text, alcoholics anonymous, therefore this is a meeting about a solution. 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. American lutheran church fritzners gate 15 0264 oslo norway 1 other meeting at this location. Noah gave good signs of possibly having a problem with alcohol after the great flood. 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. This week we are continuing the study of chapter 6, into action. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Alcoholics anonymous, new brighton big book study group, sunday at 9. What we didwe went to lawton, oklahoma, and there were thirtyfive people there that night we did the big book study. We suggest you follow along in your own big book as you listen to the audio. Big book, discussion, location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access.
Joe mcq and charlie p, a team of two men who died in 2007 and 2011, respectively known as joe and. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes. The big book study and action group and its website into action. Session 1 introduction, preface, foreword to the 1st edition and drs opinion. So we let god discipline us in the simple way we have just outlined. 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. In 1977, some members met in a tulsa, ok hotel room for a discussion of the big book. Each book is beautifully illustrated, a memorable, kidfriendly telling of a bible story you want your children to know and remember. Step study big book study on speaker tapes, free downloads of files chapter 1 bills story ohn k.
Total number of groups served by this intergroup office. When sober people talk about the program, the two most common names youll hear tossed around are, of course, bill and bob. Listen to fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group s alcoholics and god 12 step series. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. If you have done these steps as they are laid out in the big book with the help of a big book step study sponsor, please share your experience with us. A great price, and cheaper to purchase than some conference approved big books, if your looking to join this way of life and dont have a big book i highly suggest this book, if you have been around for years, or decades, once again i highly suggest this book to get more from your study. Men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture. Meeting hamilton thursday womens action group online auckland one love. I just got it a couple weeks ago and have started modifying my new bb i bought the study version of the bb its the first 164 on the left page with lines on the right for notes. This is actually what started us in the big book study. A this study helps illuminate the questions, conclusions and the answers that the big book and the program of recovery say i need to have to recover from my alcoholism. Meetings archive greater minneapolis intergroup alcoholics.