List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. O open meeting anyone, alcoholic or nonalcoholic, may attend. At least once a year, one meeting is devoted to each of the. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in.
Aa meetings, na meetings, jacksonville, fl and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. 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. 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. Bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. We suggest all back to basics alcoholics anonymous meetings and. This is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not.
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. Discussion, open, temporary closure, wheelchair access. All four sessions are held concurrently, so no matter what step you are. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. It is provided as a public service by district 20, south florida area 15 general service assembly of a. Anthony hopkins pacific group meeting aa speaker youtube.
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Please search for and send contact request to everlasting sobriety on skype well in advance. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Attending aa meetings have been proven to work for millions of alcoholics looking to recover from their alcoholism. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. To help anyone be able to find a big book all addictions meeting in florida using our uptodate listing of a hyannisstyle bbss meetings.
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. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Were it not for this book, millions of alcoholics and addictsnot to mention codependents and otherswould still be suffering today. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. This version is a compilation of three preexisting guides, all of which were used in actual. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. 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. 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.
At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in florida. 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. We will call you shortly after you send a join message.
Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. 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. The chairperson announces which step they would be discussing. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. 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 is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12step program. A partial listing of back to basics meetings aa back to basics. We have included on this page a brief history of bbss. 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. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. 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.
The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. Round rock big book step study group austin aa hill. Volunteers read aloud from the big book, followed by speakers at the podium. 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. Cape coral wednesday night group temporary closure.
Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some.
Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. A listing of bbss, big book step study, meetings in the us. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Use of a headset with a microphone is recommended to cut down on. If you havent done the steps this way or are not sure, please pass and check with the chairperson after the meeting. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Connecticut, florida, massachusetts, north carolina, rhode island, maine, new hampshire, tennessee, new. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge.
List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Short breaks between sessions are for fellowship and endless coffee refills. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Step and tradition, big book and basic text meetings. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Aa meetings in cape coral lee county area intergroup. 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. Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny.
Some offer a hotline or help line telephone number that you can call. 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. Aa meetings in katy by zip 77449 alcoholics anonymous. It has become a regular shelf item among those who believe in god, understand the importance of the bible. Apr 20, 2019 odomtology 12step recovery media 44,569 views 1. 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. You come into the meeting unmuted6 to mute and unmute. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Round rock big book step study group back to meetings. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7.
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. 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. Updated may 11, 2017 we are here to help in any way we can. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Posts about big book meetings written by shumdesign. Big book step study ormond beach, 12 step fellowship. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. The book alcoholics anonymous, written in the late 1930s by william bill wilson with input from the first 100 members of aa, is the ancestor of all twelve step programs. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Aa revolves around the 12 step program that provides a framework for selfdiscovery, selfexamination, and recovery from alcoholism. The most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in ormond beach. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.
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