Clancy searcy talking tapes alcoholics anonymous 12 steps recordings big book studies, theme studies and workshops mp3 click on file to listen or right click on your mouse and save to download to your computer or ipod. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Welcome to the tuesday night fourth dimension big book study group. Although im actually going to a meeting where they read the. First whatever chapter we are on and then a story from the back of the book. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at welcome. Thursday group uses a phone number compatible with nonus locations.
Building 3752 is known as the mtd medical transient detachment building. The big book study i have gone to for years uses the format of one chapterpreface from first 164 pages, then one story from back of book, then one chapterpreface from first 164 pages, then story from back of book, and so on. Posts about big book meeting written by shumdesign. A big book study and discussion group has 1,907 members.
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. Anyone who would like to start a meeting and use this literature is welcome to do so. Big book meeting reads a chapter from the book alcoholics anonymousthe big book and discusses it after. Smf112 suggested workshop format printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. Click here or on the word document to view or save. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. 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. Sunday allston serenity hill memorial baptist church 279 n.
Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. An ascd study guide for leading effective meetings, teams. Greysheeters anonymous big book phone meeting format introduction.
Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. Dayton4d the fourth dimension big book study united states. To assist our next meeting, i thought i would post what we read today until the end of the chapter, with the questions from in 1 documen. Big book study meetings usually consist of reading from this book, followed by members sharing their experiences on the material that what. 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. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. 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 big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. The big book study our chief responsibility to the.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Greysheeters anonymous big book phone meeting format. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous.
The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in the big book for taking the step for that month. We read 23 paragraphs from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and share on them. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The purpose is to bring people together to collaborate using the latest research as a springboard for teachers to benefit and improve the teaching of writing.
To assist our next meeting, i thought i would post what we read today until the end of the chapter. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. First the step of the month then the tradition of the month. Mar 01, 2020 this meeting is open and anyone may attend. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Find a free pdf copy of this book, additional information, podcasts. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. Sep 15, 2009 big book meeting reads a chapter from the book alcoholics anonymousthe big book and discusses it after. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous acceptance page.
The following are the paragraphs selected for each meeting reprinted from the book. Go through the region 7 website to request a facilitator in your area who is available to facilitate a big book study. 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. Experience the big book aa meetings available onlinedue to the covid19 pandemic, the experience the big book meetings will be accessible online as zoom video conferences, starting sunday, march 22, 2020 at 6pm central time. I will post some history for your site on the birth, 30 years ago, of the big book step study movement within a. Big book study meetings and the step sheets how it works group.
If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Jul 02, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. The original way group meeting format and literature is all published below in printable. Aa convention speakers on mp3 big book studies and bill w.
A big book study and discussion group public group facebook. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. This is a closed group of recovered and those seeking to recover alcoholics. Clancy searcy talking tapes alcoholics anonymous 12 steps recordings. Book study groups are formed to open up opportunities for books to be read and discussed by teachers with writing project teacher consultants as leaders. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting might be conducted. In order to help us stay focussed as we study the big book, we use the big book study guide prepared by joe and charlie and crusty cliff of the dallas primary purpose group. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous.
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. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. We have found this approach to be an inspiring format for a meeting. Again texts are usually supplied for attendees, but individual copies are available from central service. Bbss meeting format big book step study big book revealed. Quotes and questions for workshop in meeting 1 step 1 group 1 the doctors opinion read page xxvi of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. It is directly across from the uso wounded warrior facility.
Unauthorized reproduction of this book for sale is a violation of law and sale at a price greater than cost is a violation of the authors terms of. Bill closes with a blessing sent to each one of us, who have read this book. Please help me open this meeting with a moment of silent meditation followed by the serenity prayer. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Is willing to conduct the meeting according to the format. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings.
The person who is chairing the meeting chooses the story. The first of those big book study meetings were held in january, 1988. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. If the newcomer is seeking help for their alcohol problems, the introduction meeting is the right meeting, see further down on the meeting format. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot. American lutheran church fritzners gate 15 0264 oslo norway 1 other meeting at this location. Find a free pdf copy of this book, additional information, podcasts and webcasts at paperback.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in. The typical big book step study bbss format for a meeting. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. The following is a suggested assignment sheet and outlined for use by this step study workshop.
The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. The only other major format change is a brief break between the end.
This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. This study format is currently being used worldwide, as the basic text for big book sponsorship. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. An ascd study guide for leading effective meetings, teams, and work groups in districts and schools this ascd study guide is designed to enhance your understanding and application of the information contained in leading effective meetings, teams, and work groups in districts and schools, an ascd book written by matthew jennings and published. 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. I founded a meeting of my own, using the same question and answer big book study format of the group in which i had gotten sober. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Oddly just like the original first aa meeting the borton group in. Find someone in your area who has done the twelve steps as outlined in the big book to sponsor a group of people. 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 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. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings in.
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