Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. It was both transcribed by tape and also from his personal writings. Join our email list and we will send you the latest seeds of service newsletter each quarter. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study. 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book.
This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of. Church of the holy spirit griswold hall 263 highland st. Aa step 2 speaker tapes alcoholism recovery speakers. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot.
Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. Enter your email address to receive updates from the website and the area 61 newsletter ocean views when it is published. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. Big book meeting, discussion, open, step meeting, wheelchair access. Like all the remaining steps, step three calls for affi rmative action, for it is only by action that we can cut away the selfwill which has always blocked the entry of god or, if you like, a higher powerinto our lives.
The big book comes alive a new pair of glasses the spiritual life is not a theory disease of perception big book workshop weekend with scott l. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Welcome to our site, which is dedicated to serving recovering addicts. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Recovery 2001 road to recovery convention at grand hotel reykjavik, iceland august 2426th 2001. Bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. Though our site should not be construed as being in any way endorsed by any 12step.
List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Recordings from the 12step happening march 7th9th 2003. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Convention online registration click the blue button to register we welcome you to enjoy our 30 wonderful speakers. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. 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. This is of use to those too ashamed to go to aa big book meetings in public, and thus benefit from the program in private, or until they are able to take the next step into semipublic activities. Help page a page has been added with helpful information like how to setup podcast apps on iphone, etc. Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the twelve steps were first published. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, wed love to know about it. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book. If you are not able to find a face to face meeting in your area, try an. Preamble sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. 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. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Big book study walking through the big book of alcoholics anonymous with chris s. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. 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. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Thirty questions in sundays meeting on step one, several people mentioned the 30 questions were a powerful tool for guiding. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. The goal of these video uploads is to encourage athome participation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did.
For anyone curious, its my understanding that this is the current main website link. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat many. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. 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. Fifteen sessions with 30 speakers covering all 12 steps from 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. Central iowa overeaters anonymous if you are new or visiting this website for the first time, we extend a special welcome to our website. 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. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. Click the meetings button for a list you can viewsearch online, print, or download. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Conservatives are a vocal minority within the twelve step fellowships, particularly aa. Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. A panel of aas and alanons lead off every workshop. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. 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. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Time distance meeting location address region district types. Single speakers men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Big book meeting, discussion, open, speaker, step meeting.
When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. To listen to the recording online and for these questions. Dec 29, 2017 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions.
This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. 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. Terry o on is it ok to use nonconference approved literature in meetings. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 5 of 5. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. Barber conducting an aa big book meeting of course with anonymity of those in attendance. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Asheville big book step study while i have a ton of respect for this format, people who do the steps this way are not the only ones who can claim they are doing the steps exactly as laid out in the big book.
Panelists discuss how theyve used the big book, alcoholics anonymous. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholic selftest using the big book this study of. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. We are selfsupporting according to the 7th tradition.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa alcoholics anonymous xaspeakers the lights are on. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. Each panelist gives a short talk on his or her personal experience with the step. Connecticut aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. It is called the help page and is located under the about us tab. Recordings from the 12 step happening march 7th9th 2003. Aa conventions conferences roundups aa events big book study. 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. Twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous.
Often characterized as big book nazis or aa fundamentalists, and derided for their sometimes confrontational manner and strict interpretation of program literature, conservatives tend to be at the center of conflict. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. These panelstyle meetings will consider the challenges big book step study groups often encounter. Click a button above to see the full program schedule and breakout session topics. Aa and alanon members participate together in these meetings. The newington nh group adds speakers every week after they meet on sat. In 2012, the library of congress designated it as one of 88 books that. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. 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. Todays aa meetings meetings alcoholics anonymous nh. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. 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.