List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Preamble sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. They work by being very structured and specific, providing clearcut directions on how to recover from the disease of alcoholism. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7.
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. Virtual meetings west barnstable big book step study. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Mens big book step study mercy hospital, b2 lower auditorium 144 state st 9. Big book step study meeting central service office aa maine. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. 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. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements.
This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Lynnfield big book step study first lutheran church 708 lowell st 7. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. 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. Its best to work with a sponsor who has done the 4th step as you fill out the columns. Experience has shown that teams are most successful when. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Maine aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use.
Monday laconia laconia big book step study congregational church 69 pleasant st 7. 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. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. The official a plan of recovery is not the meetings. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Step 5 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. While the fourth step guide on pages 17 through 25 can be used by individuals working alone, the remainder of the unofficial guide to the twelve step was developed for use by a step study team. 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. Tuesday noon, the secret meeting, step tradition, ev. Monday wilmot wilmot big book step study wilmot community center village rd next to post office 7. The first one or two meetings are organizational only. 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. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7.
The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Big book phone meeting september 19, 2008 there is a daily a. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Volunteers read aloud from the big book, followed by speakers at the podium. 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. 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.
Short breaks between sessions are for fellowship and endless coffee refills. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. 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 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. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Saturday big book step study western washington area 72. Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. Some day we hope that every alcoholic who journeys will find a fellowship of alcoholics anonymous at his destination. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop.
Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Sunday allston serenity hill memorial baptist church 279 n. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Monday saco big book step study first parish congregational church 12 beach st 7. Sunday northampton northampton big book clarion hotel, great ballroom entrance rte 5 south off route 91, exit 18 7.
Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. 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. Discussion is encouraged, as long as we speak out of our own experience.
Sunday keene big book step study keene serenity center 34 mechanic st 5. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. 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.
New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. We read selections from the big book on a particular step, and then for 10 minutes or so one group member speaks of her or his personal experience working this step by the big book. Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. Before you begin, its suggested that you read chapter 5 in the big book, and step four in the twelve steps and twelve traditions. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. 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. They work by putting the principles of aa ahead of our own and other peoples personalities, and by keeping one aim above all else. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. Monday brookline happy destiny bbss brookline community church 2 main st 7. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
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. These panelstyle meetings will consider the challenges big book step study groups often. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. 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. Sunday marlborough big book step study addiction referral center 33 main street 7. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous.
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