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This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. There are a total of aa meetings in 44667, including canal fulton big book study, canal fulton group 74 and canal fulton mens closed discussion. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Aa meetings in katy by zip 77449 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. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. After the step chapter is read from the book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, the chairperson asks if anyone had any experience, strength, or hope relating to the step that they would like to share.

Some offer a hotline or help line telephone number that you can call. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Big book step study ormond beach, 12 step fellowship. 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. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. You come into the meeting unmuted6 to mute and unmute. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in. 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. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. These panelstyle meetings will consider the challenges big book step study groups often. Bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states.

It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. 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. 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. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

Please search for and send contact request to everlasting sobriety on skype well in advance. Use of a headset with a microphone is recommended to cut down on. The chairperson announces which step they would be discussing. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states.

Discussion, open, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in florida. Posts about big book meetings written by shumdesign. 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.

Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 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. This is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not. Updated may 11, 2017 we are here to help in any way we can. Volunteers read aloud from the big book, followed by speakers at the podium. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. O open meeting anyone, alcoholic or nonalcoholic, may attend. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7.

Round rock big book step study group back to meetings. Aa revolves around the 12 step program that provides a framework for selfdiscovery, selfexamination, and recovery from alcoholism. Were it not for this book, millions of alcoholics and addictsnot to mention codependents and otherswould still be suffering today. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.

We have included on this page a brief history of bbss. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. To help anyone be able to find a big book all addictions meeting in florida using our uptodate listing of a hyannisstyle bbss meetings. Short breaks between sessions are for fellowship and endless coffee refills. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7.

All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. It is provided as a public service by district 20, south florida area 15 general service assembly of a. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. At least once a year, one meeting is devoted to each of the. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. Apr 20, 2019 odomtology 12step recovery media 44,569 views 1. Aa meetings in cape coral lee county area intergroup. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. We suggest all back to basics alcoholics anonymous meetings and.

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. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. 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. In order to speak at this meeting you must have completed a fourth step as it is laid out in the big book with the help of a big book step study sponsor and currently be practicing steps 9, 10, 11, and 12. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Connecticut, florida, massachusetts, north carolina, rhode island, maine, new hampshire, tennessee, new. A partial listing of back to basics meetings aa back to basics. North central florida big book step study groups welcome if anyone has access to speakers online from the bbss annual convention i would really appreciate direction on how to find that. Attending aa meetings have been proven to work for millions of alcoholics looking to recover from their alcoholism. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa.

The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. 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. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Cape coral wednesday night group temporary closure. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. Step and tradition, big book and basic text meetings. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Aa meetings, na meetings, jacksonville, fl and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world.

In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. All four sessions are held concurrently, so no matter what step you are. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. Round rock big book step study group austin aa hill. The most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in ormond beach. If you havent done the steps this way or are not sure, please pass and check with the chairperson after the meeting. Anthony hopkins pacific group meeting aa speaker youtube. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me.

A listing of bbss, big book step study, meetings in the us. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The daily noon est meetings are at the same phone number and pin at the night meeting. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. It has become a regular shelf item among those who believe in god, understand the importance of the bible.