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. Our retreat directors are usually both a recovering alcoholic. 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. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Reservation in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. Breakfast club 3rd thursday morning meeting meets at university club march 19. Thanks for being a part of the the big book of alcoholics anonymous community. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Mar 01, 2020 we meet in the kitchen room downstairs. Alcoholics anonymous 117 recovery program 99 12 steps of aa 74 alcoholism 68 aa big book 65 aa meetings 62 drugs adiction 49 family sober support 45 family recovery 45 recovery 41 chemical dependency 40 sober housing 31 12 traditions of aa 24 drug rehab 23 womens sober residential 22 12 step program 19 mens. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Blessings to all pastor bob the book is wonderful, but the lack of the real page numbers render it useless for sponsor or meeting work.
Family program suspended 55plus book group 52 ways suspended elder aa group. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The purpose of this meeting is to learn from the big book how to improve how we each work the 12 steps. The format has been handed down since the late 40s. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. Mgm group big book steps study open recovery meeting.
Click here to subscribe to the pipeline email newsletter to make sure you dont miss an issue. Presenters with longstanding sobriety will take you through the first eleven chapters of the aa big book, one chapter at a time. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Share this page with friends to help more people learn about it. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
The core of our program is an indepth study of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. Our twelve step retreats focus on relapse prevention, meditation practices. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. What percentage of those approached by this man will become fellows of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous retreats st francis retreat and. As we enter into yet another new year, its hard not to look back at what has taken place over 2018. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings.
Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about. The sydney retreat encourages you to explore your own spiritual meaning to life and we. All study society members and nonmembers are warmly invited to attend, although places are strictly limited to 16 residents and 5 nonresidents due to the capacity of the venue.
Sponsors bring your babies and babies bring your sponsors and made sure everyone brings their big book. The retreat is a residential recovery program offering an immersion in the. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The retreats timetested approach has helped thousands of individuals establish a solid foundation of recovery, grounded in the spiritual principles of alcoholics anonymous.
Because of the differences between new york and akron, the result is not a perfect description of either groups program but represents a middle ground between the two, less religious than akron, but still less social than new york. Bbq and visiting speakers from al anon for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. It is obvious he is reasonably familiar with what is contained in the aa big book. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of. 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. 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 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. 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. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery.
Also, the big book is a text book, although written more like a novel, isnt meant to be read like one. Twelve step retreats hazelden betty ford foundation. Its sole purpose is to deliver a spiritual experience by uncovering, discovering and discarding latent inherent truths within the individual alcoholic in a group or with another recovered alcoholic. Yet another a fabulous weekend of fellowship and intense step study. Alcoholics anonymous, book by anonymous anonymous paperback. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Recovering hope 2nd wednesday night meeting april 8 the gathering with roger b 3rd wednesday night meeting march 18 women in recovery 4th wednesday night meeting march 25 women in recovery book club meetings in st. This is an aa alanon retreat put on by aas and alanons for aas and alanons. We start together, we stay together, and we complete all twelve steps, together.
Retreat events calendar aa meetings upcoming events. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Jul 04, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. Click the down arrow on retreat type to view available dates. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study website. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The big book with charlie and joe will change your life. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Dec 18, 2008 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop.
It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Bob, began writing the big book alcoholics anonymous in 1938 with the help of 100 early members. Retreat in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to harvest food or construct shelter, there would be no survival. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and drug dependency by providing affordable, effective educational services grounded in the twelve step principles of alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study retreat aug 1820 area 53 general service. It is provided as a public service by district 20, south florida area 15 general service assembly of a. S we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny.
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. This is a new powerful tool in your tool kit to use in working with others by having the option and the honor to be a cofacilitator doing the aa big book intensive weekend after you have participated in one or two of these recovery weekends. Reservation in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Please consider volunteering during the retreat click on this link for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Suspended elder aa group big book study friday, april 17. 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. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically. Now lets ponder the need for a list of the more glaring. Building 3752 is known as the mtd medical transient detachment building. But for me, its even harder not to look forward with plans and questions of. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. In addition to daily staff presentations on the twelve steps and big book, your time. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. Alcoholics anonymous, commonly called the big book, is an attempt to collect and codify all knowledge gained by the new fellowships.
It is directly across from the uso wounded warrior facility. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Alcoholic anonymous retreats are held over a weekend, and devote time for spirituality in recovery from alcoholism. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. I am a prolific note taker, so the note pages are perfect for me.
Nov 07, 2014 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. Balances if any are due upon arrival and can be fulfilled by cash, check or major credit cards. While the stories in the second half of the book have been updatedwere up to the fourth editionthe pages with detailed descriptions about how the recovery program. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Big book recovered alcoholics anonymous retreat group. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015.
Our program provides you with 12 step tools, guidance, and the peer support you need to build a rewarding new life. Of course, people turned away from us, bored or hurt. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Aa workshop using the big book alcoholics anonymous.
We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Lodging at the wilson house is separate book online now. The primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Aa and alanon family group members to fellowship and share their experience working and living the 12steps as outlined in the big book. Fintry retreats 2020 the next retreat will be from october 911. South west rocks wednesday big book study 1st birthday. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Join fellows for the august big book retreat in chicagoland. This is an aa big book study that meets by skype every wednesday at 8pmcet 2pmestus. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. Learn more fa iconlongarrowright the retreat is a supportive, educational recovery program and is not a substitute for psychotherapy.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Retreats are based upon the spirituality of alcoholics anonymous aa and the 12step program. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes. Step study is an essential part of recovery for people in alanon. 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. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr.
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. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you wish to be contacted please fill out the form below and click submit. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. These retreats bring together a group of recovering alcoholics in a setting that promotes fellowship and sharing throughout the weekend. Matt talbot retreats for recovery loyola jesuit center, morristown. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. Because of the differences between new york and akron, the result is not a perfect description of either groups program but represents a middle ground between the two, less.
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