We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our. 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. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. 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.
The big book from alcoholics anonymous text book chuck c a new pair of glasses aa speaker tapes bill w varieties of religious experience william james ref aa big book aa speaker mark h. 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. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by studying, discussing, and practicing the steps as they are laid out in the. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing.
On our web site we have chosen to use the earliest available version of the hyannis mens big book step study group preamble as a model for other groups. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Big book step study preamble sobriety, the freedom from alcohol through the teaching and practice of the twelve steps, is the sole purpose of an a. Aa central service committee of eastern mass 12 channel st, suite 604 raymond l. Preamble sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. Preamble upper valley all addictions big book step study. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. Honey brook pa celebrates its 18th anniversary with a potluck on friday, 2720, from 6.
Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Bbss meeting format big book step study big book revealed. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and. The big book step study meeting works by being very structured and specific, providing clear cut directions on how to recover from the disease of alcoholism. If you have done this step, your fifth step and are into the amends of the ninth step, as it is laid out in the big book, please share your experience with us on the step we are studying tonight. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Eye opener thursday meeting format bigbook study chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at.
You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. New castle pa, original recipe group big book step study, monday 7. If you havent, we ask that you be open minded enough to listen. In trying to make these arrange ments our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. Mikes coverage of the alcoholics anonymous book and other aarelated materials was a godsend in my life. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power.
Due to the covid19 pandemic, the experience the big book meetings will be accessible online as zoom video conferences, starting sunday, march 22, 2020 at 6pm central time. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. 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. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. 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. Sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole. On thursdays we read and discuss a part of the aa big book, each reading a paragraph or two and then saying pass to indicate the.
I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. Aa bbss preamble newcastle, pa original recipe group. Our hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. Each week a step is read out of the big book followed by a speaker who will share their experience on the step. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Love absolute purity beginners meetings 12 steps of aa audio book. The two bb step study meets here where i live follow the same format that bballdad has linked are the same that we follow here, including the big book step study preamble.
Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting may be conducted the basic big book step study meeting. Please seek the counsel of your sponsor as to what supporting material you should use. We are a group of men and women dedicated to studying and practicing the 12 steps of recovery as laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you have done these steps as they are laid out in the big book with the guidance of a hyannisstyle big book step study sponsor and are practicing steps 912, please share your experience with us.
The tuesday night big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous meets every tuesday from 7 pm to 8. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Big book step study meetings work by providing clearcut directions on how to recover from any addiction. If you have done this step as it is laid out in the big book, please share your experience with us. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. If you dont have a big book, its time you bought you one. 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 only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big book s directions to the 12 steps. Welcome to the mason all addiction big book step study group.
They are not aa approved documents, though they are based on the text of the big book. 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. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. 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. How it works of the big book contains the describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the 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. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a.
This is only the part that covers dales recollection of how the hyannis mens big book step study got its start. The purpose of this group is to help anyone suffering from any kind of addiction alcoholic, drugs, food, gambling, etc. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. They work by putting the principles of aa ahead of our own and other peoples personalities, and by keeping one aim above all else.
If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. The complete middle school study guide big fat notebooks by workman publishing, michael geisen. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. The chairperson is free from all addictive substances and addictive behaviors, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate. We will be following government guidelines and limit the number of people per room to 4 people.
Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve. How it works 61 his arrangements would only stay put, if only people would do as he wished, the show would be great. Find the ones you want and click listen here to hear them on your computer. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. 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. Really grateful these meetings were captured in podcast format so that i could study along as learn what i frequently refer to as fundamental teachings of our 12step program. These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the. Everything you need to ace science in one big fat notebook. The hyannis format page see link above, or click here also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being.
That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Find the latest 30 episodes below grouped by the day of the week they were recorded. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 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. We meet every day at this time to stay connected with the fellowship. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help all addicts and those affected by addicts achieve sobriety and abstinence by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book using the hyannisstyle big book step study format developed in the. Some addresses in the meeting list are hyperlinked to a virtual roadmap service not affiliated or endorsed by this site. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Many groups since then have used a variation of it, but many groups still use this same preamble today, and it is strongly suggested not to deviate from this basic and timetested formula. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting might be conducted.
About big book story florida big book step study all. These documents are not intended to be used by individuals who are not working with a big book step study. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. If you have a question pertaining to the step, please feel free to ask. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Opinions will be politely listened to and considered last. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. In order to speak at this meeting you must have completed a fourth step as it is laid. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. Alcoholics anonymous saved my life from certain death. There are thousands of pages of information here and the site will continue to grow.