Open big book 12step study group sanctuary united church of. Sunday osph am i listening unitarian church, 15 west st. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. This is a series of big book studies and workshops that are intended to give newcomers an adequate presentation of the program of alcoholics anonymous. Box 459 octobernovember 1974 big book study groups. These meetings focus primarily on working through one of the 12 steps. Saturday night big book study group temporary closure back to meetings. Visiting aa groups near you is a proven way to get on a road to recovery from alcohol abuse. This guide is intended to examine the content of virtually every sentence in the basic text of the big book. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings.
Barber conducting an aa big book meeting of course with anonymity of those in attendance. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. But theres another duo that are spoken about with nearly equal reverence. We also have listened to a lot of folks from the florida groups. List of alcoholics anonymous meetings in norton, massachusetts. Meetinghouse way, west barnstable, ma 02668 click here for directions. The big book study group library welcome to the library section of our little website. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in the big book. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
Big book study groups focus primarily on a specific passage of the text. The primary purpose group was founded on january 26, 1988 with one specific purpose in mind and that was to bring the focus of our meetings back to the program of alcoholics anonymous. Joe mcq and charlie p, a team of two men who died in 2007 and 2011, respectively known as joe and. If you have any difficulties connecting to, or contacting, these meetings, or wish to add your meeting s details, please contact us at. Updated march 17, 2020 request a change to this listing use this form to submit a change to the meeting information above. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Saturday night big book study group alcoholics anonymous nh. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Jack says it is often brandnew members who seem most eager to study the book, but some are members sober many years who had never read the book. 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. Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas the group that inspired oapp.
This page is inspired by the big book step study groups that began in hyannis, massachusetts years ago and the writings found here are offered by those who have been through the interpretation of the big book as practiced by these groups. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution inn, 5th floor. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord.
Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person. Stream tracks and playlists from the big book study. Aa meetings in norton, massachusetts, find alcoholic.
Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Thursday western massachusetts aa meetings pc steven. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Big book study group temporary closure back to meetings. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united.
The westboro big book group of alcoholics anonymous ottawa ontario canada. Alcoholics anonymous page 58 people often ask us about our meeting format which can be the subject of great misunderstanding. Please do not use this form to inquire about a meeting. Virtual meetings west barnstable big book step study. I had witnessed how well a study guide worked for the big book study meetings of the dunbar group in little rock so we decided to see if we could produce one which covered all the material we were accustomed to studying. Use this form to submit an update to an existing meeting. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. Big book step study, hyannis, mass, hyannis, ma 2020. Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. Anyone who would like to start a meeting and use this literature is welcome to do so.
Someone suggested that a big book study guide would help solve the problem of drifting away from the material in the big book. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Here you will find a wide selection of documents covering many subjects related to aa history, information about the program of recovery, e books, editorials, and so much more. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Bill closes with a blessing sent to each one of us, who have read this book. Big book bb open o this meeting is open and anyone may attend. Click here to subscribe to the pipeline email newsletter to make sure you dont miss an issue. The original way group meeting format and literature is all published below in printable. Some such groups also study twelve steps and twelve traditions, and came to believe has been added to the curriculum of the big book study group, which started in olympia, wash.
Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Big book study groups jacksonville fl beaches recovery. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Some of our members had been around for a number of years and had witnessed a very stark reality. Big book bb open o step meeting 12 this meeting is open and anyone may attend. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. When sober people talk about the program, the two most common names youll hear tossed around are, of course, bill and bob. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Intergroup aa central service committee of eastern mass 12 channel st, suite 604. 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. 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.
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