For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I know this because i was at intergroup with a few others trying to be recognized as a big book step meeting and there wasnt anything like that in the north east anywhere and according to central service in new york, nothing in the. Is willing to conduct the meeting according to the format. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Our workshop videos provide a taste of the type of meetings that occur every day at the owls nest.
In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Speaker meeting at an aa speaker meeting, a member of aa will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of aa. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. They work by putting the principles of aa ahead of our own and other peoples personalities, and by keeping one aim above all else. This is only the part that covers dales recollection of how the hyannis mens big book step study got its start.
Big book meeting at big book meetings, a member will usually read out of the big book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting. 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. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Early on, by group conscience, they abandoned that requirement, as. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. 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.
Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. The owls nest is not aa, and aa does not endorse the owls nest or any other outside entity. 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. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. Alcoholism 12 step support big book step study hyannis format the sharing in the meetings are based on the esh with the solution. 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.
I want to thank everyone for respecting the format. Every person who reads the steps in a way that doesnt allow for a sinremoving, prayeranswering deity is rewriting the damn things. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Jan 26, 2014 primary purpose, big book step study, hyannis method, muckers, and other big book fundamentalists have shown up and dug in. Name of meeting big book step study meeting format. The only time tested and proven solution to addiction can be found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous page 58 people often ask us about our meeting format which can be the subject of great misunderstanding. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 19,806 views 5. 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. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from.
Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by anonymous. Fire escape beginners, community church, third floor, common st. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s duration.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Our small group is fairly new,and if you have completed the. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. All the big book step study meetings you see on the aa meeting list today.
An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. 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 8 12 persons. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. We encourage visitors to ask questions and spend time with us before and after the meeting discussing the program and group. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery. 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. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a.
This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Hyannis format name of meeting big book step study meeting format. The big book step study meeting works by being very structured and specific, providing clear cut directions on how to recover from the disease of alcoholism. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics.
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