One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power.
There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person, but feel free to make use of this site. Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island.
Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. 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. Before you begin, its suggested that you read chapter 5 in the big book, and step four in the twelve steps and twelve traditions. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Bbss are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 chapters of the big book of a. 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. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery.
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. Virtual meetings west barnstable big book step study. 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. Big book bb closed c step meeting 12 this meeting is closed. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting.
They work by being very structured and specific, providing clearcut directions on how to recover from the disease of alcoholism. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Alcoholism12 step support big book step study hyannis format the sharing in the meetings are based on the esh with the solution. 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. 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. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, online, speaker, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access. We encourage visitors to ask questions and spend time with us before and after the meeting discussing the program and group. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7.
A meeting which is formatted to the study of the book entitled twelve steps and twelve traditions, a book written by one of the cofounders to further explain the process. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Cornish big book fellowship group temporary closure. Our small group is fairly new,and if you have completed the. On one side is the title of the book and the other side is blank so persons wishing to maintain their anonymity can simply turn it over and recover the book in plain white paper. Big book bb open o step meeting 12 this meeting is open and anyone may attend. When was the last time you described the actions to take in order to recover from the seemingly hopeless state of mind and body page xiii, forward to the first edition, 3rd edition that is alcoholism. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. Is willing to conduct the meeting according to the format. This is only the part that covers dales recollection of how the hyannis mens big book step study got its start.
In hindsight, i had ignored the suggestion in the long form of tradition five. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. Sunday osph am i listening unitarian church, 15 west st. 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. Meetinghouse way, west barnstable, ma 02668 click here for directions. District 26 aa general service committee of area 30. 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. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. They work by putting the principles of aa ahead of our own and other peoples personalities, and by keeping one aim above all else.
Big book step study meetings of alcoholics anonymous as of 1. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. 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. Location temporarily closed, open, step meeting, tradition study. 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. 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 trying to make these arrange ments our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous.
We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book. 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. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod.
The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to. 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. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. W closed women beginners meeting approximately 112 hours before regular meeting time yp young people. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous big. 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. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape.
When was the last time you explained to a suffering alcoholic the threefold disease described in this book. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Updated september 9, 2018 aa central service committee. 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 of alcoholics anonymous. Dennis memorial library 1020 old bass river rd, dennis, ma 02638. 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. A meeting dedicated to studying those parts of the big book that will gain a more thorough understanding of a.
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. Obb12h big book step study united methodist church, 77 hall st. Its best to work with a sponsor who has done the 4th step as you fill out the columns. Big book step study meetings of alcoholics anonymous as. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me.
An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book step study. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. How it works 61 his arrangements would only stay put, if only people would do as he wished, the show would be great.
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