Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. All the big book step study meetings you see on the aa meeting list today. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Step calls in a team not alone, with men calling on men, women on women. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. 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 alcoholics anonymous.
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 book of alcoholics anonymous. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. Dennis memorial library 1020 old bass river rd, dennis, ma 02638. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as.
The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. Eventbrite there is a solution big book step study jacksonville, fl presents big book 2020 friday, march , 2020 sunday, march 15, 2020 at 1420 a1a s, st. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. All four sessions are held concurrently, so no matter what step you are working on, we are working on your step. My big book step study sponsor came to an open, womens 1212 meeting and spoke on step three. This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. 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.
If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. A meeting dedicated to studying those parts of the big book that will gain a more thorough understanding of a. 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. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. Cbb12w, mon, natick, by the book, spiritual center, common st. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. Obbl2, sun, plymouth, big book step study, christ ch.
Some come from treatment centers that try to give instruction in the a. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity.
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. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. 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. Addiction help and recovery marlborough, massachusetts. Does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. Feb 12, 2014 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 duration. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. 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.
This time you and your group are going to be taken through the big book thoroughly as joe and charlie, joe h. Big book, closed, step meeting, temporary closure, tradition study, women. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is only the part that covers dales recollection of how the hyannis mens big book step study. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. The first annual big book step study all addictions convention. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on. I had never heard anyone share her experience, strength and hope like she did at that meeting. 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. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. I went up to her after the meeting and started to ask her about herself. Sep 19, 2008 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Updated september 9, 2018 aa central service committee of eastern mass. 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. After several months of study by a committee appointed for the purpose, a policy was adopted. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod.
A partial listing of back to basics meetings aa back to basics. This is only the part that covers dales recollection of how the hyannis mens big book step study got its start. This is a new powerful tool in your tool kit to use in working with others by having the option and the honor to be a cofacilitator doing the aa big book intensive weekend after you. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Natick, men at work men m, community church, third floor, common st.
The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. 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. Step 1 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. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. Big book step study hyannis format does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format.
This workbook and workshop format helps to systematically lead you and your group through all 12 steps. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. 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 big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous.
The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book recovered alcoholics anonymous retreat group. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william.
Big book step study, hyannis, mass, hyannis, ma 2020. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group.
The aa big book intensive weekend has two huge benefits. It is our groups belief that we wish to keep it simple and adhere to the early success model of bill, doctor bob and the first one hundred. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. A study found an association between an increase in attendance to aa meetings. The podcast will be one step each day for the next 12 days. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a.
A meeting which is formatted to the study of the book entitled twelve steps and twelve traditions, a book written by one of the cofounders to further explain the process. Aug 07, 20 the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. 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. 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 812 persons. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Big book bb open o step meeting 12 this meeting is open and anyone may attend. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The westfield big book workshop is an outgrowth of the spiritual awakenings group of bernardsville, n. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop.
Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Steps and other parts of the big book in study guides and other interpretive material. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
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. Obb12h big book step study united methodist church, 77 hall st. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. 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. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person, but feel free to make use of this site. Updated february 12, 2020 aa central service committee of eastern mass. Sunday osph am i listening unitarian church, 15 west st. Meeting calendar addiction help and recovery marlborough. 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. 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. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location.
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